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calves too big

dlee Posts: 1 Joined: 2002/07/16	2002/07/16, 01:00 AM Hi...does anyone have any advice about what exercises to do to minimize calves from getting too muscular? I think I am a little genetically predisposed to having larger calves, and I am very self-conscious about them. I've been running and using the eliptical step machine, but no weights.
Philia2 Posts: 4,078 Joined: 2001/10/19	2002/07/16, 01:35 AM Stretch them!!!!! Work them while stretching. No weights but looots of repetitions (at least 4 times 20) Rest only 30 secs between each set. You'll see, it hurts at first but after around four weeks you'll have results. -------------- - Nina :o) La vie est toujours aussi belle.....
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2002/07/16, 08:51 AM I wish I had your problem!!!!!!!!!!
qualters Posts: 343 Joined: 2002/04/21	2002/07/16, 06:44 PM I hear many women complain about the size of their calves. I would suggest taking advantge of your genetics and show them off. MANY MANY people would kill to have larger calves. -------------- BQ AMERICAN MADE
roni0906 Posts: 1,008 Joined: 2002/01/24	2002/07/16, 08:22 PM I like to work my calves, because it shows off great definition, but I don't want huge calves. I stay with low weights and reps are pretty high. -------------- Lisa
EGChic207 Posts: 288 Joined: 2002/03/25	2002/07/16, 08:30 PM lol me 2 -------------- Tiffany Der #10 "You have to make it through the rain in order to see the Rainbow........."
SRZrasoul Posts: 153 Joined: 2002/07/03	2002/07/17, 02:34 AM iv got the same problem, my calves are too big. same with my legs compared to my upper body. and untill about a week ago, i rarely worked on legs.
Lumina20 Posts: 966 Joined: 2001/10/31	2002/07/17, 06:15 AM I used to have big calves, once upon a time...I miss them
qualters Posts: 343 Joined: 2002/04/21	2002/07/18, 01:31 AM I have also heard if you do a lot of running your legs become thinner. -------------- BQ AMERICAN MADE
Philia2 Posts: 4,078 Joined: 2001/10/19	2002/07/18, 01:35 AM Yes lots of endurance running can make your leg thinner. Why? Because you are "drying out" the muscle fibres....... You'll keep the strength but not the mass. -------------- - Nina :o) La vie est toujours aussi belle.....