"Itchy" or restless muscles?

janiep81

I've been running more lately (5 mi yesterday, 4 mi Wednesday, 9 last weekend for my long run) in addition to squats and deadlifts. I've noticed that on my rest days my glutes, hamstrings, and calves feel restless... It's worst in my hamstrings. The only thing that makes them feel better is like isometric tightening or otherwise working the muscles.

Is this a thing?

Cherimoose

They could be tight. Try stretching them a few times a day.

hams
https://youtube.com/watch?v=ykOlGxeEnr0
calves
https://youtube.com/watch?v=CkgkmbXz8Mo
glutes
https://youtube.com/watch?v=2qZ517Rw7ME

Also having enough water, veggies, and iron can help.

snowflake954

When I get that feeling I take some potassium and it goes away.