My left calf is smaller than my right one. What can I do to gain size in the smaller one without losing the size of the bigger ones.
201511
It doesn't surprise me that your right leg is bigger.Are you right handed? most right handed people are also right-footed so anything you need to do with one foot (like kicking a ball, or pressing a foot peddle) you'll probably use your right foot to do, so it is used more.\n\nIf you got to the gym, you'll be able to use some of the machines for working your legs with just your left leg. I have one arm that's much weaker than the other, due to an accident I had years ago. When I go to the gym, on each machine that can be used single-handed, I work out the left (weak) arm on it's own and then work both arms together. That means that I'm slowly building my left arm up, while maintaining the strength of the right arm. I'm sure you could do something similar with your leg.
628512
put on a pair of mid calf white thick socks / thick wool ones work also.  wrap once from the bottom to the top without too many creases with duct tape, then place an old inner sole from one of your old shoes and wrap again with more duct tape.  that's what i'd do if you didn't have to have certain regulations or email me and my friends in houston will tell me how to get them or they may even have an extra pair
608359
You have to do all the compound movement work out to the legs with an extra emphasis on your calf raises.\n\nYou can do the standing calf raises against a resistance which will make your calve muscle more visible (Gastrocnemius lateral head and long head)\n\nFor soleus you have to depend on seated calf raise.\n\nFurther if you want any clarification you can contact me.
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what i would recommend is to do skipping coz it works the calfs which is important in jumping. i would also say put weights while going about your current daily exercise routine. at first you will feel like crap, but after a month, you'll get used to it. when you take it off, you'll achieve your desired result.
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Because they never get a break!!\n\nUntil your calves are in shape, you shouldn't work out more than every other day!\n\nTake a day or two break, then continue running on the treadmill every other day. When you feel your calves are much stronger, either increase the frequency or the time period.
350213
wear lead shoes...it will build up your leg strength
597788
Depends how old u are, lifting weights really helps, but remember hip, glutes and abs are of the utmost importance.  Of course u need to utilize ur calves but they arent as important.  Of course they have to be strenghened to as does every muscle contribute to your overall vertical.  Another tip is simply to jump.  Try and dunk everyday or touch the backboard on a layup if u cant reach the rim.  Me, im working on jumping off one foot cause I can only jump off of two.  Im really weak off one leg, so im just thinkin how much higher I could jump if I did isometric excersises for'm.  I'm 6ft an can put it down two hands but heres what I recommend.  Jumping programs? visit Dunknow.com, or "the science of jumping", "Air alert,"and"JumpUSA" are meant for toddlers, aye if u find a good program though get back to me.  Good Luck
443811
If you legs are heavy and the rest is not… they are probably more muscular than most… exercising will just make them bigger….  Try a ballet class or yoga to stretch and tone – I know they used to call me thunder thighs… you are lucky to have shapely legs don’t worry about what others say!
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Calf stretch:  Lunge against wall or counter top without letting heel come off the ground.  Repeat with other side.\n\nHamstrings:  Place heel on step and lean forward, keeping your back straight.\n\nQuadriceps / hip flexors: Kneel on ground with one foot on ground in front.  Keep upper body upright and lunge forward.\n\nLow back stretch:  Lie on back and pull knees to chest.\n\nMidback / Lats stretch: Kneel on all fours and sit back on heels with arms extended out in front of you.\n\nRhomboid stretch: Hold arms out in front and grab opposite elbows and pull gently.\n\nPec stretch:  Stand in doorway with forearms along door frame.  Place one foot in front and lean forward.\n\nNeck stretch: Place right hand behind back and lean head to left.  Repeat to other side.\n\nWrist stretch:  Straighten elbow in front and pull hand back fingers pointed up and then down.
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Try this one, if I can explain it well enough:  Lay on your back with legs bent to 90 degrees, feet in the air. Cross right foot over left knee and pull left thigh toward you, it will stretch the right glute.  Switch legs and repeat.
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You need to get in the weight room and do lot of low weight reps on your quads and hamies.  This will increase your force production without increasing your weight, which should increase your speed.  Working on your calves should help some, too.
80700
make sure your are properly hydrated.\n\nSometimes extra potassium can help (bananas).\n\nDepending on which leg muscle it is, would determine what kind of stretch.
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Stretching and excercise to build up muscle which will help you to stretch. Don't start being daft and trying to pull your legs out of their sockets, but stretching loosens any tight muscles and feels great anyway, so you can't loose. I wouldn't worry about being small, my mum is only a couple of inches taller than you and she has a great life. I have a big fat arse and a birthmark on my face, but it doesnt stop me from doing things. It'd be a very boring place if everyone was exactly the same. 'Vive le difference' (in a french accent)...
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14 inches around does sound like a big calf size if you're only 114 pounds. \n\nI suggest you work to build up your thighs and upper body so the calves don't seem out of proportion.\n\nYou might also do calf lifts with a high number of repititions and a low weight to tighten up your calves if they aren't very solid.
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A great way to increase jumping ability is to lift. Squats and calf raises are the best for jumping. Start out slow and work for power. Once you get that down, work on speed. Do the same lifts, only faster. This helps your leg muscles to work more quickly. You don't want to work on jumping as much because it weakens your legs. Do more with weights to work out your legs and become more powerful. A great magazine to check out is called Stack. It can answer many of your athletic questions.
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Running and/or walking helps. The calves have to learn how to hold all of your body weight more, so the muscle builds up from being used so much. \n\nBut you should consider weights, leg extensions are great for the calves and will make them really muscular and sexy.
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i have a friend that says that all the time, but really i don't notice.  it is just like any other part of the body,  for example my left calf is one inch bigger than my right, and my left wrist is smaller than my right.  our bodies are asymmetrical