How big should my legs be?

According to Dr Casey Butt' guidelines, your hips should be about 25% larger than your waist, your thighs should be about 25% smaller than your waist, your shoulders should be around 62% larger than your waist, and your biceps should be around 50% the size of your waist.
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What is a normal thigh size?

Based on the previously cited CDC report, medium sized thighs, which is to say the average leg circumference, tends to be around 21 inches in both men and women. In terms of a range, thighs sized between 21 and 23 inches are considered medium by most people.
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What thigh size is considered skinny?

People whose thighs measured less than 60 centimeters, or about 23.6 inches in circumference, were in trouble. And those with stick-thin gams (less than 18 inches around) were at the greatest risk, according to new study in the online version of the British Medical Journal.
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Are 28 inch quads big?

28 inch quads are well above the average quad size—even for bodybuilders. 28 inch thighs are so big, in fact, that you'll likely struggle to find clothes that fit if you have 28 inch legs.
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Are 30 inch thighs big?

30 inch thighs are undeniably big for a female, regardless of the woman's height and build. While some of those 30 inches—perhaps even the majority—may well consist of muscle mass, most women (and indeed most men) simply don't have the genetics to sculpt 30 inch thighs of pure muscle.
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Is 26 inch legs big?

Or are they much bigger than average? According to the data, the average American man and woman have thighs that are around 22 inches in circumference. So 26 inch legs are definitely a lot bigger than average.
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Are 32 inch thighs big?

Are 32 inch thighs big? What is this? Yes, 32 inch thighs are around 10 inches bigger than average. And that's for both men and women.
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Are 15 inch calves big?

15 in calves are neither big nor small; they're an average size for both men and women. According to a National Health Statistics Report by the CDC, most men and women have 15 and 15.5 inch calves.
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Whats considered big legs?

According to Ellington Darden, Ph. D., your lower legs may be considered buff in bodybuilding if they are more than 14 inches around. However, you can expect the diameter of a champion bodybuilder's lower legs to exceed 25 inches.
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Are 18 inch thighs small?

If you have 18 inch thighs, then your legs are approximately 3-4 inches smaller than the average thigh size. This is for both men and women. Typically, the only adults in the general population who have 18 inch legs are elderly men and women.
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What is an unhealthy thigh size?

Death and cardiovascular disease were more likely for people with a thigh circumference of less than about 60 centimeters (23.6 inches), measured at the widest part of the thigh, just below the seat.
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Is 19 inch thigh thick?

No they are not fat. You might have body dysmorphia, because 19 inch thighs are very thin, especially when you're that tall. Don't worry about it and please do not try losing weight, you have a small waist also.
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Are big thighs a turn on?

Your big thighs

While that's not much comfort in today's sculpted body culture, it's still a turn-on for many men. Some cultures revere women with larger legs and derriere.
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Why do girls have big thighs?

Hormones drive the deposition of fat around the pelvis, buttocks, and thighs of women and the bellies of men. For women, this so-called sex-specific fat appears to be physiologically advantageous, at least during pregnancies.
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How many inches should my calves be?

But to answer the question—how big should my calves be—if you're a man, then calves between 14.5 and 16.5 inches are typical. For women, this range is slightly lower, with 14-16 inches being the normal calf circumference.
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Are 11 inch calves small?

11 inch calves are definitely a lot smaller than normal. However, they aren't necessarily too small, providing that you're of a healthy body weight. A number of people (mainly women) have 11 inch upper arms.
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Are 13 inch calves small?

Are 13 inch calves big? According to the data, 13 inch calves and 13.5 inch calves are actually smaller than average by around 2 inches for both men and women. Of course, having slim calves isn't bad and is, in fact, a lower body look that many people greatly desire.
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Are 17 calves big?

Most people in the general population, except those who're obese, typically have 15 or 15.5 inch calves at the most. So if your lower legs stretch the tape measure to the 17-inch mark, then that's strong evidence that you have very well-developed calves indeed.
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What should be the thigh size of a 16 year girl?

22 is ok in age 16, but after 22 you should do mild exercise to avoid fat to accumulate on thighs and hips.
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Are thigh gaps genetic?

It's a Genetic Phenomenon

On The Doctors, expert Dr. Travis Stork proved that inner thigh gaps are a genetic phenomenon based on bone structure. The primary determining factor for whether you have a thigh gap isn't body weight, a healthy diet or strength training – it's the width of your hips.
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Are thick thighs genetic?

In other words, belly fat and thigh fat are genetically destined for their final location during development. It's not a difference that's acquired over time, as a result of diet or environmental exposure.
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How long does it take to lose 3 inches off thighs?

In general, it can take anywhere from 6-12 weeks of consistent lifestyle changes to notice a slimmer appearance in your legs.
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