Suggestions for targeting calfs?

Any suggestions for the calfs - I cant seem to get my calfs to go down at all, I have lost inches in other parts of my lower body - thighs, ankles, knees, but NOTHING in the calfs.

What are some exercises/ stretches that I can do to see some results?

Replies

  • nguk123
    nguk123 Posts: 223
    You can't spot reduce.
  • FullOfWin
    FullOfWin Posts: 1,414 Member
    You can't spot reduce.

    This. If they are large due to fat, just keep losing fat and eventually it will come off your calves. If they are large due to muscle, stop standing and walking for a few months until they atrophy down to where you want.
  • cdpark617
    cdpark617 Posts: 316 Member
    They are pretty slow, a hammer might work.
  • bsix3
    bsix3 Posts: 291
    It's probably your genetics.
  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
    You can't spot reduce.

    This. And calf size is mostly genetic.

    Your calves will probably always be large compared to the rest of your body.
  • heypurdy
    heypurdy Posts: 196 Member
    They are pretty slow, a hammer might work.

    HAHA
  • jvac9397
    jvac9397 Posts: 25 Member
    I just asked a trainer friend of mine the same question and he said hig reps and low weight. So like 12-15 reps at 3-4 sets with a super low weight. Or you can sit in a chair, hold your legs out straight and use resistance bands. Put the band at about the toes (or grab on with your toes if you're shoeless) and push your toes away from the body. You'll want full extension and flexion to really stretch them out.
  • MidwestAngel
    MidwestAngel Posts: 1,897 Member
    Check out a pasture, they are usually around their mothers.
  • ChristyRunStarr
    ChristyRunStarr Posts: 1,600 Member
    Check out a pasture, they are usually around their mothers.

    LOL Great reply!

    OP-everyone else already said it, you can't spot reduce
  • LittleMiss_WillLoseIt
    LittleMiss_WillLoseIt Posts: 1,373 Member
    Check out a pasture, they are usually around their mothers.

    I love you so hard!!!
  • MiloBloom83
    MiloBloom83 Posts: 2,724 Member
    Your knees have lost weight?

    And i keep doing things to make my calves bigger, so i'm no help at all. You're welcome.
  • nguk123
    nguk123 Posts: 223
    I just asked a trainer friend of mine the same question and he said hig reps and low weight. So like 12-15 reps at 3-4 sets with a super low weight. Or you can sit in a chair, hold your legs out straight and use resistance bands. Put the band at about the toes (or grab on with your toes if you're shoeless) and push your toes away from the body. You'll want full extension and flexion to really stretch them out.

    Maybe ask your trainer friend if he knows that you can't spot reduce ?
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    I just asked a trainer friend of mine the same question and he said hig reps and low weight. So like 12-15 reps at 3-4 sets with a super low weight. Or you can sit in a chair, hold your legs out straight and use resistance bands. Put the band at about the toes (or grab on with your toes if you're shoeless) and push your toes away from the body. You'll want full extension and flexion to really stretch them out.

    Maybe ask your trainer friend if he knows that you can't spot reduce ?

    *facepalm* You can't spot reduce....
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    They are pretty slow, a hammer might work.

    tumblr_m0qr5sbi0t1qgcra2o1_500.gif
  • yoovie
    yoovie Posts: 17,121 Member
    I used to spend an hour and a half to three hours a day flipping around on a 14ft trampoline. Now my calves are 15 inches solid and beautiful.

    Then I found out that probably 14 inches of that came from my dad's big giant athlete legs.

    Good luck!

    :drinker:
  • yoovie
    yoovie Posts: 17,121 Member
    Oh crap you want them SMALLER????

    uh...

    lower your bf%
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    Check out a pasture, they are usually around their mothers.

    I love you so hard!!!

    I second this :D