Boxing Shoes To Limit Calf Strain

[WonderMonkey]

As I've whined about in the past, I have an issue where if I place too much plyo type stress on my leg, my upper calf goes haywire and even results in the strain felt in my lower hammy. All connected of course. I've been to many specialists to try and figure this out.

However, it exists. I used to wear an ankle brace to limit the calf flexing, which I'll be going back to. I then got wrestling shoes to help with ankle support.

This calf issue is what made me cancel my efforts towards the in-house fight night I wanted to do.

I was able to start up training again and while being careful I was progressing. Then .... I did a workout on Saturday that involved quite a bit of lower leg landing and rebounding. Ladders, cones, etc. It was too much and my leg was provoked.

To give this whole thing a chance I've got to be smarter on how I train. Part of that is the proper equipment. I know what shoe is "proper" depends on the person and situation. I think for me the high calf boxing shoe would give me the best chance to limit the wrong kind of stress, that which provokes my lower leg.

So .... I'm on the hunt for them now. Not many places around here where I can go try on a few pair.

[tcbender]

As I've whined about in the past, I have an issue where if I place too much plyo type stress on my leg, my upper calf goes haywire and even results in the strain felt in my lower hammy. All connected of course. I've been to many specialists to try and figure this out.

However, it exists. I used to wear an ankle brace to limit the calf flexing, which I'll be going back to. I then got wrestling shoes to help with ankle support.

This calf issue is what made me cancel my efforts towards the in-house fight night I wanted to do.

I was able to start up training again and while being careful I was progressing. Then .... I did a workout on Saturday that involved quite a bit of lower leg landing and rebounding. Ladders, cones, etc. It was too much and my leg was provoked.

To give this whole thing a chance I've got to be smarter on how I train. Part of that is the proper equipment. I know what shoe is "proper" depends on the person and situation. I think for me the high calf boxing shoe would give me the best chance to limit the wrong kind of stress, that which provokes my lower leg.

So .... I'm on the hunt for them now. Not many places around here where I can go try on a few pair.

Compression socks and insoles.

I wouldn't recommend doing plyo work in boxing shoes as they offer very little support or give. Just use a pair of nice cross trainers/running shoes.

Make sure you're landing correctly when doing any sort of jumping work, you could even put a mat down to help. Sounds like most of it is from the impact?

[WonderMonkey]

Compression socks and insoles.

I wouldn't recommend doing plyo work in boxing shoes as they offer very little support or give. Just use a pair of nice cross trainers/running shoes.

Make sure you're landing correctly when doing any sort of jumping work, you could even put a mat down to help. Sounds like most of it is from the impact?

Impact, correct. Currently, when I do any kind of work like this it is on a wrestling mat, which does absorb a bunch of energy.

I think you are right though, no need to wear boxing or wrestling shoes when doing this type of work. However, this also includes skipping rope and doing ladder drills for me. Those aren't quite plyo but they ARE push off, land and rebound activities, which is my issue.

MAYBE .... if I do all conditioning work (other than skip rope, mitts, spar) with running or training shoes and only use my boxing shoes for in-ring type activities, that will reduce the strain enough to not provoke things.

Thanks for the input. With your suggestions I have modified my plans and will see how things go.

[Commie]

Just lose some pounds and stop raping your legs with unnecessary exercise

[WonderMonkey]

Just lose some pounds and stop raping your legs with unnecessary exercise

I can always lose some lbs but that isn't the cause of my lower leg issue. Of course being lighter would reduce strain, but would still not remove the root problem.

As for unnecessary exercise, I don't think anything I'm doing is outside of what is commonly considered "normal". It may have to become "don't do" because of my issue, but not for the standard person training.

However, I'm always ready to learn a bit more.

[OctoberRed]

Just lose some pounds and stop raping your legs with unnecessary exercise

^^^^^ My thoughts as well.

[WonderMonkey]

I'm going to send my legs to a support group.

[Eastbound]

Don't do exercises that you know make your calf sore. Do other exercises. make sure your calf is recovered completely before retrying movements that aggravate it. ease back into it....stop immediately if there is any pain or tightness. Try some different shoes to see what works best for you. This kind of thing has happened to me in the past, injuries here and there. This is how I work around it. proper diet of veggies and high quality protein will reduce inflammation and aid in recovery. unhealthy carbs, sugar and deep fried foods will increase inflammation and make it harder to recover

[Eastbound]

try using one of these on your legs> I use on any muscle that tight or sore and seems to help immensely with recovery. I don't like the bigger ones you lay on....you cant pin point the trouble spot as well




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[rudy]

As I've whined about in the past, I have an issue where if I place too much plyo type stress on my leg, my upper calf goes haywire and even results in the strain felt in my lower hammy. All connected of course. I've been to many specialists to try and figure this out.

However, it exists. I used to wear an ankle brace to limit the calf flexing, which I'll be going back to. I then got wrestling shoes to help with ankle support.

This calf issue is what made me cancel my efforts towards the in-house fight night I wanted to do.

I was able to start up training again and while being careful I was progressing. Then .... I did a workout on Saturday that involved quite a bit of lower leg landing and rebounding. Ladders, cones, etc. It was too much and my leg was provoked.

To give this whole thing a chance I've got to be smarter on how I train. Part of that is the proper equipment. I know what shoe is "proper" depends on the person and situation. I think for me the high calf boxing shoe would give me the best chance to limit the wrong kind of stress, that which provokes my lower leg.

So .... I'm on the hunt for them now. Not many places around here where I can go try on a few pair.

Do squats