Are my Calves too skinny? [pics]
RodSuarez
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Let me explain growing up I always had big fat legs and now that I've vanished weight and build muscle I have some days when I think my calves are too small yet looking in the internet for proportion ratio it seems they are alright... and then there I days when I think my calves are just fine, but then again a skinny calves day comes and I don't know what to think, so are my calves skinny or fine?
Calves 14.6 In
Quads 22.0 In
Waist 33.0
Edit BTW: I do train legs, and use heavy weights for every exercise - my calves are quite strong and I do extra set and reps to [6 sets of 50 to actually feel something].
I guess the problem could be the amounts of cardio I do...
edit: another picture
Calves 14.6 In
Quads 22.0 In
Waist 33.0
Edit BTW: I do train legs, and use heavy weights for every exercise - my calves are quite strong and I do extra set and reps to [6 sets of 50 to actually feel something].
I guess the problem could be the amounts of cardio I do...
edit: another picture
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In proportion to your quads, they do look (at least in the bottom picture) small, though could just be the perspective of the photo.
What leg exercises are you actually doing? Do you do calf raises?0 -
In proportion to your quads, they do look (at least in the bottom picture) small, though could just be the perspective of the photo.
What leg exercises are you actually doing? Do you do calf raises?
Calf raises, standing calf rises and some random calves exersice in a machine that looks kind of kinky that is basically rises while bending over the uper half of your body [creating an almost 90 degrees angle]0 -
NSFW - Not safe for work. If this is in the title, I can look around to make sure there aren't any co-workers hovering by. :flowerforyou:0
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This.NSFW - Not safe for work. If this is in the title, I can look around to make sure there aren't any co-workers hovering by. :flowerforyou:
Not trying to offend, but I didn't notice your calves because your crotch and butt are in my face.0 -
Work you calves more. I found mine respond better to very high reps.0
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Truthfully, I don't think your calves are that small. I think the photos at the angles you took are deceiving; however, I think if maybe you increased the weights you did and completed much fewer reps (i.e. 25 instead of 50 and complete 4-5 sets) you might see more definition and more of a change. If you had more definition would that make a difference in your opinion of your calves?0
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use heavier weight, when you do calf raises the trick is to hold it at the top for as long as possible without cramping, slow negative on the way down.
3x5-8 reps should be more than enough if you use the method above0 -
YES!
Seated Calf raises, standing calf rises and donkey calve raises
# times a week
One day do heavy 12 - 15 reps
One day do lighter and 25-35 reps
One day light to defeat0 -
The size of your calves is genetic. No amount of exercise will make them bigger!
I cycle 6000 miles a year and have tiny calves...0 -
They look good, not that bad!0
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sounds like a great Idea, I'll use this tomorrow, thanks.use heavier weight, when you do calf raises the trick is to hold it at the top for as long as possible without cramping, slow negative on the way down.
3x5-8 reps should be more than enough if you use the method above
@Anderson I actually maxed out the standing calves rises [I can't fit any more disk on the machine, I am using 11 x 45 lbs total]0 -
so that's the name of the funny looking calf rises, Donkey calf risesYES!
Seated Calf raises, standing calf rises and donkey calve raises0 -
thats correct!0
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honestly, I think there just fine. if you wanna be perfect I'd try get them a little bigger to match your thighs. You have nice size thighs.0
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time for free weights0
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Put some damn clothes on. There is no reason i need to see a grown man wearing hand-drawers in order to judge his calves. I open this page and it looks like I'm on the M4M section of craigslist at work.
Not cool bro0 -
thanks hehehonestly, I think there just fine. if you wanna be perfect I'd try get them a little bigger to match your thighs. You have nice size thighs.0 -
How are those images not safe for work?
Where are you working? Kabul?
Just looks like a bloke in swimming trunks to me.0 -
Seriously, check out the genetic thing.... I wouldn't waste you time training them specifically!0
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Thanks! this week I began training calves 3 times a week [Tuesday - Thursday - Saturday].YES!
Seated Calf raises, standing calf rises and donkey calve raises
# times a week
One day do heavy 12 - 15 reps
One day do lighter and 25-35 reps
One day light to defeat
I also do zumba and elliptical trainer for my cardio, but once I get rid of the 12 pounds I have left I'll reduce switch to HIIT and / or reduce my days of cardio.0 -
Agreed. I don't see any sexual intentions in my picture O.o I covered my junk and didn't use suggestive underwear why did some people above made a deal out of it? no idea.How are those images not safe for work?
Where are you working? Kabul?
Just looks like a bloke in swimming trunks to me.
@Madone: I don't think it is genetics, my calves used to be huge [fat huge not muscle huge] so I guess I can make them grow.0 -
I don't see what was innapropriate come on is not like I am wearing a jock strap or something it is just boxer briefs and I'm not showing anything - I can't ask for opinions on my legs using jeans.Put some damn clothes on. There is no reason i need to see a grown man wearing hand-drawers in order to judge his calves. I open this page and it looks like I'm on the M4M section of craigslist at work.
Not cool bro0 -
I thought this was going to be a post about livestock.0
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This.NSFW - Not safe for work. If this is in the title, I can look around to make sure there aren't any co-workers hovering by. :flowerforyou:
Not trying to offend, but I didn't notice your calves because your crotch and butt are in my face.
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this!0 -
Fat sits near the skin and you could have massive calves. Muscle in the calves is in a sleeve that is pre-disposed by genetics. No amount of training will help your calves look noticeably bigger.0
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How are those images not safe for work?
Where are you working? Kabul?
Just looks like a bloke in swimming trunks to me.
Agreed, I wasn't at all offended by these pics, I see worse right outside my front door every day. No junk hanging out, nothing suggestive. if 1/3 of a guys covered buttocks are such a bad thing, don't ever go to the beach!
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This.NSFW - Not safe for work. If this is in the title, I can look around to make sure there aren't any co-workers hovering by. :flowerforyou:
Not trying to offend, but I didn't notice your calves because your crotch and butt are in my face.
^^---^^
this!
How are you supposed to compare the ratio of calf to thigh if all of the thigh is not showing? The butt is covered - although admittedly, it exists.
The shots are much less racy than you would find in an anatomy & physiology textbook.0 -
damn =(Fat sits near the skin and you could have massive calves. Muscle in the calves is in a sleeve that is pre-disposed by genetics. No amount of training will help your calves look noticeably bigger.0 -
I have no answer to he original question though - I guess you could try some squats and see if it helps. If not, they look like pretty normal legs to me, I wouldn't worry.0
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