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Does wearing high heels make your calves bigger?
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No! -smaller!: Wearing high-heels does not allow the normal stretching of the achilles tendon. Rising up onto your toes; doing 'toe lifts', makes your calves bigger!
Answered 10/24/2013
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Yes they do: Because of the strain applied on the calf muscles with the elevation of the heels, which is not the normal anatomical position of the feet. Take care! http://m.livescience.com/10738-high-heels-reshape-leg-muscles-create-pain-worn.html. http://www.osteopathic.org/osteopathic-health/about-your-health/health-conditions-library/womens-health/pages/high-heels.aspx.
Answered 1/10/2019
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