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| Calves look so much better
Go figure the one place you can see my jogging and such is working are in my calves. Oh well can't complain i guess.  Now all I need are a nice pair of heels to show them off. That will be this weekends project before vacation.
Hey when you do measurements like your calves and such are you suppose to stand regular or flex?? Just wondering.
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08-30-07, 12:12 PM
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| Re: Calves look so much better
You can measure them regular and flexed.
For standard measurements I measure them flexed but not pumped (cold or when you first wake up)
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08-30-07, 12:13 PM
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| Re: Calves look so much better
Nice. I should be very happy then. I have pretty wimpy calves. But they look great now. Well once I get heels.
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08-30-07, 12:14 PM
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| Re: Calves look so much better
i think you stand regular
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08-30-07, 01:46 PM
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| Re: Calves look so much better
I've never actually measured my calves.  But if I wanted to show them off I'd stand on my toes. 
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08-30-07, 01:47 PM
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| Re: Calves look so much better
Right. That is why I want heels. That way you can see them more when walking or standing.
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08-30-07, 03:22 PM
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08-30-07, 03:25 PM
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LOL
Ok or you can do that. Nice.
Yeah I must say my legs look a ton better in heels. When I get some this weekend I will post it up.
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08-30-07, 03:57 PM
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| Re: Calves look so much better
To me, calves are one of those muscles that either you have or you don't. Sure, I think you can make them look better, but no amount of any particular exercise will drastically change the shape or size of them.
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| Re: Calves look so much better
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Originally Posted by dugan51  To me, calves are one of those muscles that either you have or you don't. Sure, I think you can make them look better, but no amount of any particular exercise will drastically change the shape or size of them. | A big part of calves are genetics, although I think if you REALLY want to make them bigger doing calf exercises with heavy weights can make a difference. Changing the shape is a lot more difficult I would think
I would love to see a before and after picture of Arnold Schwarzenegger's calves.  They were huge, although now? Not so much. 
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| Re: Calves look so much better
LOL
Yeah I have always had little stubby ugly legs. But slap some good shoes on and BAM instant difference. Lucky part of being a girl.
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08-30-07, 05:26 PM
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| Re: Calves look so much better
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looking sexy OD!
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08-30-07, 05:34 PM
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Oh boy what am I going to do with you children LMAO!!!!
I agree sexy calfs OD.
All this exersize talk is making me jelious that i have to sit here and just read what you guys write about it, oh well life goes on and on lol
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08-30-07, 05:35 PM
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| Re: Calves look so much better
Don't worry. Us girls need to work harder I think.
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08-30-07, 05:58 PM
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| Re: Calves look so much better
Wish I could work harder. But ahh thats the way it goes
I walk as much as I can and do leg lifts sitting in the chair but I cant use any weights or anything
I do a lot of stretches in bed and those help. I am going to see about getting a treadmill for this winter for when I cant go out and walk because of the snow and ice.
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| Re: Calves look so much better
You are doing great. Don't worry. And don't beat yourself up.
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| Re: Calves look so much better
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Originally Posted by inlove You are doing great. Don't worry. And don't beat yourself up. |
Thanks hun I didnt mean for it to sound like that, I guess I am still trying to come to terms with the doctors latest news. 
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| Re: Calves look so much better
Nice calves mini-me!!!
Arnold moved up to 1,000lb calf raises - 10 sets, 10 reps with 2 second hold. (I'm trying to get there). I'll try and post up my pasty white calves with no hair at home. He gained 2" in his calves in a year by doing that. I'll see if I can make some big gains this next year on mine.
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08-30-07, 06:21 PM
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| Re: Calves look so much better
LOL
I hope to see progress everywhere else soon here.
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08-30-07, 06:23 PM
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looking sexy OD! | Quote:
Originally Posted by sass63 Oh boy what am I going to do with you children LMAO!!!!
I agree sexy calfs OD.
All this exersize talk is making me jelious that i have to sit here and just read what you guys write about it, oh well life goes on and on lol | Quote:
Originally Posted by MikeB Nice calves mini-me!!!
Arnold moved up to 1,000lb calf raises - 10 sets, 10 reps with 2 second hold. (I'm trying to get there). I'll try and post up my pasty white calves with no hair at home. He gained 2" in his calves in a year by doing that. I'll see if I can make some big gains this next year on mine. |
Thanks everyone, I did not realize my calves would have been such a hit! 
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