Calf pumps

**DOUBLE J** · 08-17-2010, 06:32 AM

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** · 08-17-2010, 06:59 AM

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** · 08-17-2010, 07:13 AM

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** · 08-17-2010, 07:34 AM

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

**DOUBLE J** · 08-17-2010, 11:05 AM

Originally Posted by BigBuck6

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

Any way to help with this?

**tjax03** · 08-17-2010, 05:40 PM

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.