have big thighs and small calves
sbailey27
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Is it weird to have bigger thighs and small calves? My thigh measures 20.5" and my calf is about 12". Looks awkward to me , half of my leg looks strong and the other weak lol. It doesn't bother me but just curious. Maybe because I do lots of squats .
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20.5" is big thighs.0
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well maybe more average than big lol20.5" is big thighs.0 -
That's not too big of a difference, there is a 7.5" difference in my calf and thigh0
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If you don't like it, then work your calves. It's just a matter of balancing your workouts.0
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Nah man do heavy high rep calf work and build those suckers up. You don't build skyscrapers with pencils0
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I have big thighs and small calves too. My thighs are quite a bit bigger...I think either 25" or 27" (I have it written down in the other room but hubby is sleeping). My calves are the same size as yours. Yeah....I've always had chicken legs as I call them. Plus, I have very long and narrow feet so it looks awkward.0
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Oh jeez, and you're a guy....you can at least hide it with pants or whatever. Bikinis, skinny jeans, shorts...not conducive to hiding it on a woman
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If you don't like it, then work your calves. It's just a matter of balancing your workouts.
you need to eat a lot of calories and protein too. you can work your thighs as much as you want but to build a significant amount of muscle you need a calorie surplus and enough protein.
Getting heavy enough weights for calf exercises is challenging. I'm trying to increase my calves, and I can do calf raises while fireman carrying my husband, more than 12 reps in fact which means I'll have to use a heavier weight than that. That's a lot more weight than my barbell with all the weights on (yes I'm going to buy more at some point but i'm broke right now). I suppose I could try doing calf raises with my husband plus a bag of rocks on my back maybe.
Calves can be incredibly strong, which is why it can be really difficult to build them up.
If anyone has any better advice though, I'd be glad to hear it as I'd love to add an inch or two to my calves.0 -
Calves are one of the hardest (stubborn) muscle groups to gain size. To put this into perspective for the first few years of Arnold Schwarzeneggers career he would only pose while standing in water up to his knees. This was to hide his underdeveloped calves.
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Abs and calves are the two muscle groups you can work out everyday with no rest days, since you use them so much.0 -
I have the biggest/largest calves in the world!!!!! lol.. it's totally genetic, too. Both parents have big calves. Even when I was 120 I had large muscular calves. I can't wear boots that are long b/c of this.. it's impossible to find one that fits!
edit: you can bet I was good at soccer growing up,lol0 -
I have the biggest/largest calves in the world!!!!! lol.. it's totally genetic, too. Both parents have big calves. Even when I was 120 I had large muscular calves. I can't wear boots that are long b/c of this.. it's impossible to find one that fits!
pictures or it didnt happen.0 -
SMH, just measured my calves and they are 20 inches around unflexed....0
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I have the biggest/largest calves in the world!!!!! lol.. it's totally genetic, too. Both parents have big calves. Even when I was 120 I had large muscular calves. I can't wear boots that are long b/c of this.. it's impossible to find one that fits!
pictures or it didnt happen.
hmm, I never liked it so I dont think I have a pic of it. Let me ck..0 -
If you don't like it, then work your calves. It's just a matter of balancing your workouts.
you need to eat a lot of calories and protein too. you can work your thighs as much as you want but to build a significant amount of muscle you need a calorie surplus and enough protein.
Getting heavy enough weights for calf exercises is challenging. I'm trying to increase my calves, and I can do calf raises while fireman carrying my husband, more than 12 reps in fact which means I'll have to use a heavier weight than that. That's a lot more weight than my barbell with all the weights on (yes I'm going to buy more at some point but i'm broke right now). I suppose I could try doing calf raises with my husband plus a bag of rocks on my back maybe.
Calves can be incredibly strong, which is why it can be really difficult to build them up.
If anyone has any better advice though, I'd be glad to hear it as I'd love to add an inch or two to my calves.
Don't be afraid of very high reps. I love heavy weights and low reps for everything else, but my calves respond well to to the 15-25 rep range and burn outs. I use the leg press for these and I do it at least twice a week.0 -
If you don't like it, then work your calves. It's just a matter of balancing your workouts.
you need to eat a lot of calories and protein too. you can work your thighs as much as you want but to build a significant amount of muscle you need a calorie surplus and enough protein.
Getting heavy enough weights for calf exercises is challenging. I'm trying to increase my calves, and I can do calf raises while fireman carrying my husband, more than 12 reps in fact which means I'll have to use a heavier weight than that. That's a lot more weight than my barbell with all the weights on (yes I'm going to buy more at some point but i'm broke right now). I suppose I could try doing calf raises with my husband plus a bag of rocks on my back maybe.
Calves can be incredibly strong, which is why it can be really difficult to build them up.
If anyone has any better advice though, I'd be glad to hear it as I'd love to add an inch or two to my calves.
Don't be afraid of very high reps. I love heavy weights and low reps for everything else, but my calves respond well to to the 15-25 rep range and burn outs. I use the leg press for these and I do it at least twice a week.
Eggsactly (ha). Seriously my calves dont feel anything until beyond 20 reps, with heavy weight.0 -
A lot of it is genetic, unfortunately. I have big thighs (23-23.5") with pronounced quads....BUT...my calves are itsy bitsy in comparison (I think they are measuring at 14.5" right now).
Here's a pic... - if it comes up - (these are a couple months' difference as I was trying to build a bit more muscle while eating at maintenance since I still have a lot of fat on my body though they look the same, boo). Actually I think it's more noticeable when I have on my workout pants but whatevs:
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If you don't like it, then work your calves. It's just a matter of balancing your workouts.
you need to eat a lot of calories and protein too. you can work your thighs as much as you want but to build a significant amount of muscle you need a calorie surplus and enough protein.
Getting heavy enough weights for calf exercises is challenging. I'm trying to increase my calves, and I can do calf raises while fireman carrying my husband, more than 12 reps in fact which means I'll have to use a heavier weight than that. That's a lot more weight than my barbell with all the weights on (yes I'm going to buy more at some point but i'm broke right now). I suppose I could try doing calf raises with my husband plus a bag of rocks on my back maybe.
Calves can be incredibly strong, which is why it can be really difficult to build them up.
If anyone has any better advice though, I'd be glad to hear it as I'd love to add an inch or two to my calves.
Don't be afraid of very high reps. I love heavy weights and low reps for everything else, but my calves respond well to to the 15-25 rep range and burn outs. I use the leg press for these and I do it at least twice a week.
what's burn outs? do you mean going to failure or something else?
will try that though. I don't have a leg press but maybe 15-25 reps while carrying my husband would do it
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Calves are one of the hardest (stubborn) muscle groups to gain size. To put this into perspective for the first few years of Arnold Schwarzeneggers career he would only pose while standing in water up to his knees. This was to hide his underdeveloped calves.
Tip:
Abs and calves are the two muscle groups you can work out everyday with no rest days, since you use them so much.
I read that about Arnie too. And thanks for the tip will bear that in mind!0 -
I have 30" thighs and 16" calves... I have no issues with my legs.0
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Same issue.....my Tree truck is bigger than the branches....But who cares....Am I right?
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I have 32 in thighs and only 19 in calves. I will not wear skirts because it looks so disproportionate. But I also realize I'm one of those women that hold most of their weight in their thighs and backside. It will be one of the last places I lose weight (sigh) but I know that eventually it will come off.0
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Is it weird to have bigger thighs and small calves? My thigh measures 20.5" and my calf is about 12". Looks awkward to me , half of my leg looks strong and the other weak lol. It doesn't bother me but just curious. Maybe because I do lots of squats .
Is your pic really old or something? Not saying that I doubt you but your thighs don't look 20.5". Even if they are....that's not big. It doesn't look like you do a lot of squats. Frankly if you didn't say it I would ask if you even lift. Just looking at it I don't see the part that looks "strong". Looks pretty balanced to me.0 -
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If you don't like it, then work your calves. It's just a matter of balancing your workouts.
you need to eat a lot of calories and protein too. you can work your thighs as much as you want but to build a significant amount of muscle you need a calorie surplus and enough protein.
Getting heavy enough weights for calf exercises is challenging. I'm trying to increase my calves, and I can do calf raises while fireman carrying my husband, more than 12 reps in fact which means I'll have to use a heavier weight than that. That's a lot more weight than my barbell with all the weights on (yes I'm going to buy more at some point but i'm broke right now). I suppose I could try doing calf raises with my husband plus a bag of rocks on my back maybe.
Calves can be incredibly strong, which is why it can be really difficult to build them up.
If anyone has any better advice though, I'd be glad to hear it as I'd love to add an inch or two to my calves.
Don't be afraid of very high reps. I love heavy weights and low reps for everything else, but my calves respond well to to the 15-25 rep range and burn outs. I use the leg press for these and I do it at least twice a week.
what's burn outs? do you mean going to failure or something else?
will try that though. I don't have a leg press but maybe 15-25 reps while carrying my husband would do it
Drop sets to absolute failure. Calves seem to be able to take more pounding than any other muscle group. I'm not recommending this based on any science or studies but its the one thing that finally got mine to grow. And yea, I eat above TDEE.0 -
If you don't like it, then work your calves. It's just a matter of balancing your workouts.
you need to eat a lot of calories and protein too. you can work your thighs as much as you want but to build a significant amount of muscle you need a calorie surplus and enough protein.
Getting heavy enough weights for calf exercises is challenging. I'm trying to increase my calves, and I can do calf raises while fireman carrying my husband, more than 12 reps in fact which means I'll have to use a heavier weight than that. That's a lot more weight than my barbell with all the weights on (yes I'm going to buy more at some point but i'm broke right now). I suppose I could try doing calf raises with my husband plus a bag of rocks on my back maybe.
Calves can be incredibly strong, which is why it can be really difficult to build them up.
If anyone has any better advice though, I'd be glad to hear it as I'd love to add an inch or two to my calves.
I don't do lifts for my calves. I play soccer. Sprinting and jumping seems to work for mine.0 -
If you don't like it, then work your calves. It's just a matter of balancing your workouts.
you need to eat a lot of calories and protein too. you can work your thighs as much as you want but to build a significant amount of muscle you need a calorie surplus and enough protein.
Getting heavy enough weights for calf exercises is challenging. I'm trying to increase my calves, and I can do calf raises while fireman carrying my husband, more than 12 reps in fact which means I'll have to use a heavier weight than that. That's a lot more weight than my barbell with all the weights on (yes I'm going to buy more at some point but i'm broke right now). I suppose I could try doing calf raises with my husband plus a bag of rocks on my back maybe.
Calves can be incredibly strong, which is why it can be really difficult to build them up.
If anyone has any better advice though, I'd be glad to hear it as I'd love to add an inch or two to my calves.
Don't be afraid of very high reps. I love heavy weights and low reps for everything else, but my calves respond well to to the 15-25 rep range and burn outs. I use the leg press for these and I do it at least twice a week.
what's burn outs? do you mean going to failure or something else?
will try that though. I don't have a leg press but maybe 15-25 reps while carrying my husband would do it
Drop sets to absolute failure. Calves seem to be able to take more pounding than any other muscle group. I'm not recommending this based on any science or studies but its the one thing that finally got mine to grow. And yea, I eat above TDEE.
Thank you Will definitely try that 0 -
20.5" is big thighs.
So my 20" thighs are big now, when they were "too skinny" in another thread. Man, it's hard to keep track of what other people consider my body measurements
OP, good luck listening to some of the good advice you've gotten on here... LEARN TO LOVE YOURSELF.0 -
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20.5" is big thighs.
So my 20" thighs are big now, when they were "too skinny" in another thread. Man, it's hard to keep track of what other people consider my body measurements
OP, good luck listening to some of the good advice you've gotten on here... LEARN TO LOVE YOURSELF.
^^ This......I love myself several times a week and always feel better after.0 -
its a recent pic. I just measured standing up and they are an inch smaller. I just got back into working out again but I used to do a lot of squats. LolIs it weird to have bigger thighs and small calves? My thigh measures 20.5" and my calf is about 12". Looks awkward to me , half of my leg looks strong and the other weak lol. It doesn't bother me but just curious. Maybe because I do lots of squats .
Is your pic really old or something? Not saying that I doubt you but your thighs don't look 20.5". Even if they are....that's not big. It doesn't look like you do a lot of squats. Frankly if you didn't say it I would ask if you even lift. Just looking at it I don't see the part that looks "strong". Looks pretty balanced to me.0
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