Calf Muscle Difference

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FreeWheely 28 Oct 15:14  

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My left calf muscle seems to be developing much bigger than my right. I commute 9 miles each way into Glasgow city centre and push pretty hard on my hybrid and use SPD clips.
Could this be something to do with my bike set up, seating position, different leg length or pedalling technique?


rustyspoke 28 Oct 17:44  

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My Profile 		I have the same situation but i dont think its down to bike set up, I broke my left leg several years ago and when I was finally out of plaster , i had intensive physo.
I think the musle sort of over compensated, I dont know, but i do not have any problems .
But if you worried get medical advice.


soren 30 Oct 09:25  

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Do you find yourself riding in circles, if not I wouldn't worry. LOL


rustyspoke 30 Oct 11:24  

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My Profile 		I will treat that last post with the contempt shown


soren 30 Oct 12:10  

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Lighten up, it was not sent malicously


mossy3393 24 Nov 17:30  

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Almost certainly technique but could also be bike setup. Seat too high or low and you may not pedal 50/50 but favour your left side. Also check seat is perfectly in line with bike as you might be angled wrong. I had similar proble as I always clip in left foot 1st and have spd tight on there while having much looser spd on Right. Adjust both the same and you will notice a big difference!

Mossy


Rob500 25 Nov 10:36  

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Does your commute involve a lot of stop-start riding? It might be that if you always take the same foot out of the clip and then push off with it you are over developing one leg?
I'm not an expert or qualified in any health/fitness subjects. Just a thought.