Good thigh measurement

Bthompson39

One of my goals it to add some size to my lower body , all my extra weight sits on my upper body mainly stomach. I'm doing my goal measurements and trying to set a goal for my legs but don't know what to shoot for. Currently the largest part of my thigh is 17.75" and the knee is 13.5" with calf at 12.5". It seems I have small legs but maybe it just looks like that compared to my upper body. If anyone can help with goal measurements I would appreciate it.
My goal is to lose 20 lbs but I may have to change that

Britbail1

That is really small for a guy. I would say your thigh should be at least 22"

Britbail1

Also depends on your height. How tall are you?

Bthompson39

I'm 5'10"

Britbail1

We'll I'm a girl and I'm 5'11" and my thigh is almost 25" and calf is 16.5" , and I feel my legs are on the normal size so you should go for I would say 26" thighs and 17" calves.

Graelwyn75

Wow, that is quite small for a male. I am a 5'10 female, and the smallest my thighs have gotten recently, was 19 inches, and that was with 1-2 hours daily cycling. I would say just find a plan that includes a lot of leg work and see where it takes you. You could set a goal, but not necessarily reach it if your legs are naturally small.

Bthompson39

That's a good idea because goals seem hard to set when you have no idea lol

LC458

Could be just the way your body distributes fat. My fiance has gained about 15-20lbs but it hasn't touched his legs. He doesn't workout all that much though. I totally agree with the post stating to work your legs out hard. I am trying to lose weight in my thighs so I run a lot but I think squats, leg lifts, etc would probably beef 'em up. Maybe just set a goal up for yourself. You want to gain X amount of inches in your thighs/calves and break it down over a period of set time. That's what I am doing but subtracting rather than adding. Best of luck

Bthompson39

We'll I'm a girl and I'm 5'11" and my thigh is almost 25" and calf is 16.5" , and I feel my legs are on the normal size so you should go for I would say 26" thighs and 17" calves.

i don't know that seems like a tough goal to hit

Bthompson39

Could be just the way your body distributes fat. My fiance has gained about 15-20lbs but it hasn't touched his legs. He doesn't workout all that much though. I totally agree with the post stating to work your legs out hard. I am trying to lose weight in my thighs so I run a lot but I think squats, leg lifts, etc would probably beef 'em up. Maybe just set a goal up for yourself. You want to gain X amount of inches in your thighs/calves and break it down over a period of set time. That's what I am doing but subtracting rather than adding. Best of luck

thanks great and good luck to you.

GertrudeHorse

I'm 6'1" woman, and my thighs are 21.7" and my calf is 14.5". Don't know if that helps provide context or anything but thought I'd share...it would be good to get some measurements from other men your height as well.

Bthompson39

I'm 6'1" woman, and my thighs are 21.7" and my calf is 14.5". Don't know if that helps provide context or anything but thought I'd share...it would be good to get some measurements from other men your height as well.

thanks. Just know they should be a lot bigger than they are. Hard work lol

Britbail1

We'll I'm a girl and I'm 5'11" and my thigh is almost 25" and calf is 16.5" , and I feel my legs are on the normal size so you should go for I would say 26" thighs and 17" calves.

i don't know that seems like a tough goal to hit

every body type is different so ya that might be a bit much

Bthompson39

We'll I'm a girl and I'm 5'11" and my thigh is almost 25" and calf is 16.5" , and I feel my legs are on the normal size so you should go for I would say 26" thighs and 17" calves.

i don't know that seems like a tough goal to hit

every body type is different so ya that might be a bit much

lol

sijomial

I'm 54 and 5'9, at maintenance weight, a regular cyclist with lean legs....

Thigh measurement is 23" and calf 14.5" and I'm trying to get them bigger/stronger. I can't do most of the big compound lifts due to injury but they would be perfect for you.
Get under the barbell and squat young man! If you don't have access to a barbell then leg press. Also work your hamstrings for balance.

Also worth making your cardio target your quads as well: cycling, rowing, stepper all with high resistance. If you run on a treadmill set it to an incline.

Bthompson39

I'm 54 and 5'9, at maintenance weight, a regular cyclist with lean legs....

Thigh measurement is 23" and calf 14.5" and I'm trying to get them bigger/stronger. I can't do most of the big compound lifts due to injury but they would be perfect for you.
Get under the barbell and squat young man! If you don't have access to a barbell then leg press. Also work your hamstrings for balance.

Also worth making your cardio target your quads as well: cycling, rowing, stepper all with high resistance. If you run on a treadmill set it to an incline.

good point thanks