Are my calves too small? *PICS*

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shorty35565
shorty35565 Posts: 1,425 Member
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I've had people call my calves twigs and tell me they look so fragile, like they would break easily. DO they really? I think they're disproportionately small to my thighs *sigh* How do I change this? I already lift weights, my routine is on my profile. I just finished up my 1st week of it. Here are some pics.
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  • shorty35565
    shorty35565 Posts: 1,425 Member
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    Anyone?
  • edynjen
    edynjen Posts: 3
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    I think they look just fine. They seem perfectly in porportion to the rest of you. I wouldn't lose any sleep over it.
  • shorty35565
    shorty35565 Posts: 1,425 Member
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    I think they look just fine. They seem perfectly in porportion to the rest of you. I wouldn't lose any sleep over it.

    I feel like they're too small & ppl tell me they look fragile. I don't wanna look fragile. ugh.
  • fit30s
    fit30s Posts: 20 Member
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    This is one of those "body image" things. No two bodies are alike, there is no such thing as a perfect body. You seem to have a healthy body weight. Ditto, don't sweat it.:wink:
  • shorty35565
    shorty35565 Posts: 1,425 Member
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    This is one of those "body image" things. No two bodies are alike, there is no such thing as a perfect body. You seem to have a healthy body weight. Ditto, don't sweat it.:wink:

    I guess ur right. I have bad body image, so I tend to see something wrong w/ everything. No1 seems to be real similar to me & I know that no 2 bodies are the same, but a lot of ppl find ppl who are similar. I really havent, so it makes me feel like I'm weird. When ppl say something ab the only skinny part of me, it bothers me. It's like nothing is good enough.
  • shorty35565
    shorty35565 Posts: 1,425 Member
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    No 1 else? I guess ppl dont think I serious or I'm trolling, but I'm dead serious.
  • ashlbubba
    ashlbubba Posts: 224 Member
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    looks fine to me- maybe you just have some haters- but if it bothers you do some strength training for them (I have no clue what to reccommend)
  • SomeoneSomeplace
    SomeoneSomeplace Posts: 1,094 Member
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    I don't think they're small at all, they looked defined and like you'd find on anyone who works out. I don't know why you'd think that. I mean you don't look like a body builder but it seems like you have average sized calves that are defined from the typical work out routine.
  • cmcollins001
    cmcollins001 Posts: 3,472 Member
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    I think they look just fine. They seem perfectly in porportion to the rest of you. I wouldn't lose any sleep over it.

    I feel like they're too small & ppl tell me they look fragile. I don't wanna look fragile. ugh.

    This is pretty much the only thing that matters. If YOU think they're too small, then work on them. IF you thought they looked great then I would say, it's fine, leave them. I know I don't have to live with your legs, so my opinion shouldn't really matter a whole lot.
  • LadyBeryl
    LadyBeryl Posts: 344 Member
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    This is one of those "body image" things. No two bodies are alike, there is no such thing as a perfect body. You seem to have a healthy body weight. Ditto, don't sweat it.:wink:
    Agreed. Give thanks for having calves and move along.
  • LeggyAmericanGirl
    LeggyAmericanGirl Posts: 285 Member
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    do calf raises. that will build muscle up.

    stop listening to others. embrace your own uniqueness.
  • KallMeMar
    KallMeMar Posts: 3
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    No they look just fine.. Don't worry ok?
  • Robin_Bin
    Robin_Bin Posts: 1,046 Member
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    They look good. A bit more calf muscle would also be ok, but you're in the good range.
  • LostinAcademia
    LostinAcademia Posts: 4 Member
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    Hm....I guess I'm in the minority here but I'd say your calves are a little on the underdeveloped side, in proportion to your upper body. That being said, I'm normally around tennis players and I'm probably used to OVERdeveloped calves ;)
  • EatClenTrenHard
    EatClenTrenHard Posts: 339 Member
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    yeah isolate your gastrocnemius with weight lifting exercise.
  • Aviva92
    Aviva92 Posts: 2,333 Member
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    your calves are similar to mine, but i have much bigger thighs than you. not sure if there is anything that someone can really do to build up their calves though.
  • Yanicka1
    Yanicka1 Posts: 4,564 Member
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    Calves size is one of the place where genetics play a big role for size. I think you are lucky, I have big calves and finding high boots is a pain !!!!
  • shorty35565
    shorty35565 Posts: 1,425 Member
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    I don't think they're small at all, they looked defined and like you'd find on anyone who works out. I don't know why you'd think that. I mean you don't look like a body builder but it seems like you have average sized calves that are defined from the typical work out routine.

    They're 11.75in. Every1 tells me they're so small & look fragile. But thank u :) I don't want body builder calves lol
  • shorty35565
    shorty35565 Posts: 1,425 Member
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    Hm....I guess I'm in the minority here but I'd say your calves are a little on the underdeveloped side, in proportion to your upper body. That being said, I'm normally around tennis players and I'm probably used to OVERdeveloped calves ;)

    My upper body is just fat *sigh* And my calves r too small. Thanks for being honest.
  • love22step
    love22step Posts: 1,103 Member
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    Don't loose sleep over your calves. It's mostly genetic. My calves are large compared to my thighs.
    We have to make the most of what we have. You look good!

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