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Can Cycling Increase The Size Of Vastus Lateralis Muscle?

Hi, my name is Aksel! I am a 17-year-old cyclist from Norway. Since as long as I can remember the muscle on my thigh called Vastus Lateralis has alway been shorter than normal. Both of my Vastus Lateralis muscles even stops a few centimeters BEFORE the Rectus Femoris muscle, however it should be opposite. I really want to be good at cycling and I bicycle a lot. It is a very big deal for me observing that no one else has that short Vastus Lateralis muscles except for me. My question is: Is this going to have anything to say for my improvement in cycling, and is it possible to make the Vastus Lateralis muscle longer (all the way to the knee)? Thank you.
Mon, 6 Apr 2015
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Dear Sir/Madam
I have gone through your query and read your symptoms.
In my opinion, it is highly improbable that your one muscle is short in both legs, surgical lengthening of this is possible, but will it help you, i feel you need to consult a ortho doctor to first find out what the problem exactly is, and how is it affecting you.
I hope that answers your query. If your want any more clarification, contact me back.
Dr Narender Saini
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Can Cycling Increase The Size Of Vastus Lateralis Muscle?

Dear Sir/Madam I have gone through your query and read your symptoms. In my opinion, it is highly improbable that your one muscle is short in both legs, surgical lengthening of this is possible, but will it help you, i feel you need to consult a ortho doctor to first find out what the problem exactly is, and how is it affecting you. I hope that answers your query. If your want any more clarification, contact me back. Dr Narender Saini