How come my body is growing out of proportion?

[Anonymous]

I do total body workouts in the gym (circuit training) 3 days a week (timed sets) and I go for long walks almost everyday. This is really my only exercise I do. I've since added a little bit of muscle everywhere, but my calves, shoulders, and those muscles that make the area under your arms look like "wings' (don't know what they're called) seem to be growing much more in proportion to everything else. Why is this? Is it unattractive to guys? And if it is, what can I do to balance it out?

[WeaponZero]

It's genetics mainly. Different people grow at different rates in different places. When I started working out with weights, I gained very quickly in the following areas:

Forearms

Upper back

Shoulders

Thighs

Everywhere else is showing very little in the way of VISIBLE progress but strength sure has gone up. Those muscles under your arms you're referring to are your lats. And it's not unattractive at all.

[martyfellow]

Try different exercies on the circuit, maybe not so many that develop the trapezius and lateral muscles. It's good to change up the routine fairly frequently or this kind of thing will happen.

Or, maybe do swimming in place fo the circuit training for a week. This gives a more balanced overall workout.

[urfortunecookie]

Try being 5'10, Size 9 hips and 32 B boobs with huge thighs and no butt..THAT is out of proportion

But back to your Question it could be genetics or it could be that you are simply working this muscles more at the gym.

[Anonymous]

Its genetics. Proportions vary from girl to girl.

Sexy calves are sexy.