Lunges - foot/calf issue

[maussade22]

When I do lunges, sometimes my the front of my foot/toes are tender or numb. Usually I have to take my shoe off to let my foot "breathe" before I can continue. Sometimes this also happens when I do the IMAXs. Also, when I do a lunge, it feels like I'm working my calf more than anything. Is this a form issue? Anyone else have this happen?

Heather

 

[toughYrun]

If my shoes are tied too tight then my feet get numb while doing step. Loosening them up quite a bit does the trick.

I'll let someone else speak to the calf muscle issue because I don't know if it's an issue with form or an underdeveloped calf or anything else for that matter.....

 

[LauraMax]

It could be form. When you're doing lunges pressure should be on the heel rather than the ball of the foot. Same with step aerobics--remember what Cathe always says--land toe/ball/heel.

Too much pressure on the front of your foot could cause cramping in your calves & numbness in the feet.