tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481754366742993353.post4884583203380105197..comments2007-07-22T23:05:11.167-07:00Kristinnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481754366742993353.post-33456052950607360342007-07-22T23:05:00.000-07:002007-07-22T23:05:00.000-07:00Cyclists do get a pretty heavy calf/hamstring workout, especially with clips. It mimics the same flexion/dorsiflexion action in functional gait movements, but with resistance. It's also a pretty intense stabilization activity when riding out of the saddle or on hills, thus producing calf hypertrophy.Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15663113475774880128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481754366742993353.post-54180650566809809192007-07-22T08:53:00.000-07:002007-07-22T08:53:00.000-07:00Interesting. I've noticed that many cyclists have very large calf muscles. Is this because of some action specific to cycling?<BR/><BR/>When I cycle, I notice my calves doing more work on seated climbs. Although I'm relatively small myself (5'4" 140lbs) I've noticed that heavier age group cyclists seem to have even more exagerated calf muscles. This exageration seems less pronounced in elite level cyclists as they are probably lighter and simply more muscular throughout the rest of their legs.Brad "el ZappoMan"http://www.blogger.com/profile/04749033904361807181noreply@blogger.com