Focus area
The muscle groups running through your thighs and calves. Squats, running, stairs and rope jumping leave them sore — legs feel wobbly on stairs and heavy when you walk.
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A few muscles in this area are especially prone to tightening up and aching. Match your symptoms below to figure out which one is talking to you.
The big muscle across the front of your thighs that straightens your knees. After squats, running, stairs or leg day it burns on the front of the thigh — legs wobble going downstairs and even a laugh hurts.
The muscle group down the back of your thighs that bends your knees. Sprinting and deadlifts leave it tight and sore — you can't touch your toes and every straight-leg step feels like a pull.
The fist-sized muscle bulging at the back of your lower legs. Running, rope jumping, hills or a full day in heels tighten it up — your calves cramp when you rise onto your toes or climb stairs.
The muscle running along the front of your shin that lifts your toes. Long walks, hikes or stiff new shoes leave the front of your shin aching down to the foot, with a weak toe lift.
The muscles along your inner thighs that pull your legs together. Side-to-side moves, breaststroke kicks or wide squats leave the groin and inner thighs achy and tight when you squeeze or cross your legs.
Stretching helps everyday muscle soreness. If any of the following sounds like you, it may be more than tired muscles — donât push through:
