18.75" calves, anyone similar

brtrentgl
brtrentgl Posts: 130
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I don't know how I got them, never lifted and 10 years ago I had very slim legs so its not genetic. They seem massive compared to almost everyone. People tell me I must lift heavy all the time and how lucky I am but I don't see it like that. Anybody else in the same situation

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  • Dave198lbs
    Dave198lbs Posts: 8,810 Member
    I don't know how I got them, never lifted and 10 years ago I had very slim legs so its not genetic.

    calve muscle size actually is mostly genetic

    calves can appear larger with being overweight but well defined muscular calves without weight training is genetic
  • brtrentgl
    brtrentgl Posts: 130
    I did start going to the gym a week ago and leg pressed about 800 lbs. Amazed everyone
  • BurtHuttz
    BurtHuttz Posts: 3,653 Member
    I've always had larger calves, and have always been happy about that, but it's probably different considering I'm a guy.
    As far as whether you should or shouldn't feel lucky, if that's you in the picture, I think you look absolutely fantastic!
  • Vincentsz
    Vincentsz Posts: 407 Member
    I did start going to the gym a week ago and leg pressed about 800 lbs. Amazed everyone


    Nice!
  • NeverGivesUp
    NeverGivesUp Posts: 960 Member
    I am small with tree trunks for legs. It is definitely genetics. Mine are also muscular naturally. Thighs too. :(
  • Josee76
    Josee76 Posts: 533 Member
    Mine are 16.75" - Its taken a long time for me to learn to accept how big they are and it's an absolute pain in the *kitten* to buy any boots... but I like them! :)
  • brtrentgl
    brtrentgl Posts: 130
    Mine are 16.75" - Its taken a long time for me to learn to accept how big they are and it's an absolute pain in the *kitten* to buy any boots... but I like them! :)
    same here, I actually like them but buying boots and jeans sucks
  • diodelcibo
    diodelcibo Posts: 2,564 Member
    Really those are 18.75? What roughly is your body fat percentage?
  • brtrentgl
    brtrentgl Posts: 130
    Really those are 18.75? What roughly is your body fat percentage?
    I have no idea
  • brtrentgl
    brtrentgl Posts: 130
    Really those are 18.75? What roughly is your body fat percentage?
    I have no idea
    really they are, yours looks big also
  • sblake204
    sblake204 Posts: 458 Member
    I have baby's calves in comparison to u all..lol
    But hey,, they fit in my high boots perfectly.
    Great legs BTW!!!
  • brtrentgl
    brtrentgl Posts: 130
    I have baby's calves in comparison to u all..lol
    But hey,, they fit in my high boots perfectly.
    Great legs BTW!!!
    lol thanks, my boyfriend does too, he won't wear shorts and walk next to me when I do
  • NeverGivesUp
    NeverGivesUp Posts: 960 Member
    oh yes long boots are a nightmare, I so wish I could wear them but don't have high hopes for that.
  • brtrentgl
    brtrentgl Posts: 130
    oh yes long boots are a nightmare, I so wish I could wear them but don't have high hopes for that.
    I don't know the brand right off but 1 time I found knee high boots that went to a 19" calf

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