Does bad squat form work the calves?

[Tarheel]

I really dont have a coach or anyone with a great amount of knowledge about squats to go ask, besides the internet of course.

I haven't done direct calf work in maybe 2 or 3 weeks. Yet everyday after I do squats my calves are more sore than any other part of my legs. Am I not putting enough weight on my heels? How important is it to keep my shins vertical as opposed to just keeping them behind the tips of my toes?

 

[the People's Champ]

I believe for parallel form, having your shins as vertical as possible is a must. for ass to floor squats, I think it is near to impossible to have your shins perpendicular to the gorund.

 

[Tarheel]

I'm squatting ass to ankles. I've sorta tried to keep my shins vertical, but I cant do it with any real weight on the bar, feels like I'm going to fall back.

 

[coolcolj]

I belive squats work the soleus muscle in the calf. The ankle does flex when you squat

 

[bignate73]

if you are new to squatting, you will feel it in your calves. i remember that quite distinctly, especially if you are squatting ATF.

 

[Scaggs]

Agreed, your calves are getting worked one way or another. Your calves could just not be used to the stress. That'll prally change in time.

Scaggs

 

[ariolanine]

Hey CoolColJ. Who is that girl in your avatar?

 

[Nonerz]

Hey CoolColJ. Who is that girl in your avatar?

maybe you should put it in your signature!! everyone wants to know who the hottie is!