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    Suggestions for targeting calfs?

    Posts: 330 Member
    edited January 8 in Fitness and Exercise
    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?

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    • Posts: 223 Member
      You can't spot reduce.
    • 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.
    • Posts: 316 Member
      They are pretty slow, a hammer might work.
    • Posts: 291
      It's probably your genetics.
    • 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.
    • Posts: 196 Member
      They are pretty slow, a hammer might work.

      HAHA
    • 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.
    • Posts: 1,897 Member
      Check out a pasture, they are usually around their mothers.
    • 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
    • Posts: 1,373 Member
      Check out a pasture, they are usually around their mothers.

      I love you so hard!!!
    • 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.
    • Posts: 223 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 ?
    • Posts: 34,971 Member
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      Maybe ask your trainer friend if he knows that you can't spot reduce ?

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

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

      uh...

      lower your bf%
    • Posts: 34,971 Member
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      I love you so hard!!!

      I second this :D
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