Will Heels Make Your Calves Bigger?

So while wearing heels doesn't necessarily make your calves bigger, per se, it does shorten the tendon, causing discomfort. This doesn't mean you need to stop wearing heels, but Narici suggests stretching out the foot periodically to ease discomfort and tightness.

What do heels do to your calves?

Heels can shorten your calf muscles and tighten and thicken your tendons. Heels put extra strain on your back and knees causing these changes. Tightened calf muscles then alter how the rest of your body moves.

What makes your calves bigger?

What Causes Big Calves? Bigger-than-average calf muscles could be the result of genetics, indulging in too many salty foods, carrying excess body fat or doing the wrong kinds of exercises for your body type.