Random Question About Calves

letsdothis2010

I have very, very, very thick calves. They don't strike me as being "fat" traditionally, but they also aren't really muscular. I don't do a lot of lower body strength training (my knees are absolutely horrible, knee surgery, constant swelling, etc), but I do try to make my cardio incorporate my lower body as well (elliptical and walking at a high incline on the treadmill).

With jeans, my entire body can fit in the next size down...except for my evil calves lol.

Will they slim down as I slim down? Could they be so thick because of my knee problems? Anything I can do (short of surgery)?

McKayMachina

A guy I know used to be a boxer and he taught me these 90-second calf-raises for building muscle but maintaining the lean look. I've been doing them for a couple of weeks and I really like they way they feel and make my legs look!

Feet, shoulder width apart like | | and go up on your toes and back down 25x. Each of the 25 reps should take about 1 second total. Don't rush the return. Fight gravity a bit.

After those, point toes outward like \ / and do 25 more reps.

Then point toes inward like / \ and do a final 25 reps.

I was super sore the first week but now it feels awesome. I do it every morning while the coffee brews and before I weigh myself (so I don't forget). Hope it helps!

surfrgrl1

I would suggest incorporating some yoga into your routine. It lengthens muscles which may help with your calves, and it will help overall to make you more flexible.

kleavitt1992

yea mine went from 16inches to 14

surfrgrl1

A guy I know used to be a boxer and he taught me these 90-second calf-raises for building muscle but maintaining the lean look. I've been doing them for a couple of weeks and I really like they way they feel and make my legs look!

Feet, shoulder width apart like | | and go up on your toes and back down 25x. Each of the 25 reps should take about 1 second total. Don't rush the return. Fight gravity a bit.

After those, point toes outward like \ / and do 25 more reps.

Then point toes inward like / \ and do a final 25 reps.

I was super sore the first week but now it feels awesome. I do it every morning while the coffee brews and before I weigh myself (so I don't forget). Hope it helps!

Awesome suggestion, I just put post it notes up at the kitchen cabinet and bathroom mirror to remind myself to do them!!