Calf pumps

[DOUBLE J]

I was blessed with massive calfs, however when trying to do cardio my calfs get extremely pumped before I get winded. Bad enough that I have to stop way too soon.

Any supplements, or other ideas on how to alleviate the pump so I can do more cardio?

[BigBuck6]

Sounds like either your muscles aren't firing and your veins aren't pumping the oxygenated blood back properly or dehydration. I would guess its the former and your form may be lacking when running (assumption) which is keeping your calf muscles from firing properly.

[DOUBLE J]

Seems located mainly down the side of my left calf(right down the outside)

Gets so tight I can't even stretch it while pumped

[BigBuck6]

That definitely sounds like a blood flow problem to me, it sounds like it is pooling there.

[DOUBLE J]

That definitely sounds like a blood flow problem to me, it sounds like it is pooling there.

Any way to help with this?

[tjax03]

It actually sounds to me like you just need to work on the endurance of your calves. I don't think you have an issue engaging the muscle if they are becoming extremely pumped when you run. If I don't run for a while I have something similar happen to me. Just keep running and I would suggest stretching your calves really well. Over time they should get better.

[DOUBLE J]

Bump for the morning crowd

[DOUBLE J]

ttt.