So why is it so hard to shape a calf?

bbdzee
bbdzee Posts: 35
edited September 22 in Motivation and Support
Why in the world is it so hard to shape a calf? Being a woman is great. Working out is great. But what do I do with these calves? They are bigger around then my neck! What the heck! Any one know how to change that? Also how can you shrink a neck? Sure I know weight loss works wonders but is there anything special you can do to ensure the longer, leaner calf and not the bulky arnold calf? Or as I affectionatley have named mine---COWS! Any input is greatly appreciated!

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  • ickybella
    ickybella Posts: 1,438 Member
    I have the same problem. I thought they'd never go away, but as I lose weight, they do get smaller. Take a look at my profile pictures and you'll see what I mean. Unfortunately, you can't spot reduce, but you can get some cardio in to try and burn off the fat. Some people swear by pilates for that "long, lean muscles" look, but I've only done it a couple of times, so I can't really say if it works or not.
  • Dafrog
    Dafrog Posts: 353
    just exercise. cardio with strenght training. it is recommended to rotate from upper to lower body so your body has time to recover. if you have excess fat it is hard to tell a difference at first, since you cant see the defined tone muscles because of the fat. as you work out more you will be able to tell you are making progress because your routine will become easier. when i first started i could barely do sit ups, after a month of serious training i can do 20 in my first rep, not where i want to be although closer than i was
  • TheNewJessieMae
    TheNewJessieMae Posts: 767
    Awww!!! That makes me sad!!!!! I know what you are talking about with the calfs. I have seen some of the skinniest people have those calfs though. I don't know if that is completely genetic or if there is something you can do. I am interested to see the answers.
  • Craig772
    Craig772 Posts: 100 Member
    Genetics and the combination of fast twitch and slow twitch muscles.
  • FitnessTim
    FitnessTim Posts: 234 Member
    First lose the weight and then worry about the size your calves. If they are still big when you are down to 20 - 22% body fat I would be surprised.

    Good luck!
  • bbdzee
    bbdzee Posts: 35
    I will keep everyone posted to see what I can find out and see where my COWS progress or shall i say regress to! Here's to hoping!
  • sabell82
    sabell82 Posts: 43
    I will keep everyone posted to see what I can find out and see where my COWS progress or shall i say regress to! Here's to hoping!

    I have the same issue! No matter what size I have ever been, my calves are big :( No tall boots for me that aren't stretchy! Hopefully something will change and the girth will reduce, lol
  • stephanielynn76
    stephanielynn76 Posts: 709 Member
    I'm the opposite... I WANT bigger calves.. I got little to nothin back there and all my efforts to build them up have been in vain...
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