What should I do to get more definition in my calves?

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I know my legs are thick and not long. I would like more definition in my calves. What exercises can give me that nice definition without looking too muscular. They already measure 15-1/2", so I don't want to get too much bigger. What do you recommend?

Massageman · Accepted Answer

Heel drops//raises that Billlewis mentioned are good. Best part? They are easily done and don't require machines/equipment other than a step or a curb to stand on. Just walking will help, pausing every 500 feet to do some heel dips to stretch. (Indoors) a railing for stability would be a plus. If you are going to do a LOT of walking, consider knee and/or ankle stabilizers to maintain a straight gait and hip pivot.

That said, those high heels will automatically put an overload on the calves (gastrocs), so use them sparingly, and be sure they are well-fitted.

There are oodles of sources for exercises for the gastrocnemius (two-headed muscle on the back of the lower leg) and the underlying Soleus (under-rated, and plays a critical and literal supporting role). As long as there is some stretching involved too, most of them are helpful. I tend to use the Mayo Clinic info a lot.

BoopBoopBeep · Accepted Answer

You upper legs look heavy (I've seen another shot you took). If you did some cardio and toned up more overall, the strength of your calves would be more pronounced. You don't carry a LOT of weight in your calves as they are, so any reduction would make significant noticeable difference.

Calf raises like @Billlewis said are going to be probably the best for building, but nobody's 6 pack is visible under a gut, so it really IS a two-prong approach.

Billlewis · Answer

You can try standing on the edge of a step/stair tread and gently raise yourself up and down, using your muscles on the back of your shins/ankles.

bowenw · Answer

I don't think you need to do anything. The are already sexy just the way they are.

AviatorTom · Answer

Best exercise for calves is stair climbing, go up and down stairs over and over. That stretches the muscles in the calves... and also is a good aerobic exercise.

Deepinthought345 · Answer

You can do these on your stairs or even on a flat surface

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

I would think an 15-minute walking program will tone your legs and calves, :) Best Wishes !!!

exitseven · Answer

I do calf raises and also use a stair climber machine.

MementoMori777 · Answer

you got thick legs, just own em, they chillin, ever heard the saying, if its not broken, dont fix it?

FunkyMonkee · Answer

Start playing drums. Use double bass drums. I had girls tell me they wish they had my legs! Comes from lot of drumming sand lots of walking.

Anonymous · Answer

Running / Jogging? Walking for long periods? Your thighs are quite thick and strong , your kick would be quite painful and almost lethal if you knee a man's balls?

Bklynbadboy12 · Answer

Toe raises and lunges but you have so amazing legs 👌👌👌👌

dsrice10 · Answer

I think your legs are gorgeous.

D_Bone_Steak · Answer

Have you considered a wooden pirate leg?

Alex8736 · Answer

Treadmill and/or walking, squats

CubaPirate · Answer

Maybe cycling or jogging could help

Con29 · Answer

I love your calves I bet they are strong? X

Iron_Man · Answer

Losing weight

Averageguy69420 · Answer

I would do squats or even swimming

Anonymous · Answer

You need to lose overall weight.

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