What are considered thin thighs?

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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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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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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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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Is 26 inch thighs big?

Are 26 inch thighs considered a normal thigh circumference? 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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What thighs are considered big?

The hamstring and quadriceps muscles form your thighs. Your thighs may be considered buff in bodybuilding if they each have a circumference greater than 20 inches. The circumference of a top bodybuilder's thigh may be greater than 25 inches.
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Are 25 inch thighs good?

“Looks like 25 inches is the biggest I could find,” revealed the one-and-only Lucas Parker. Little did he know, 25-inch thighs is considered the "perfect size," (according to our work in progress theory).
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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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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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What size 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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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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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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What foods cause thigh fat?

The biggest culprits are pasta, white rice and bread, pastries, sodas, and desserts. These foods cause your blood sugar levels to spike, then crash soon after.
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What is perfect figure size for girl?

According to the class 12 CBSE Health and Physical Education textbook, 36-24-36 is considered the best shape for females. “That is why in Miss World or Miss Universe competitions, such type of shape is also taken into consideration,” states the textbook.
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What is a small thigh circumference?

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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How can I reduce my thigh fat?

Increase resistance training. Participating in total-body, muscle-strengthening activities at least two days a week may help you burn calories, reduce fat mass , and strengthen your thighs. Include lower-body exercises such as lunges, wall sits, inner/outer thigh lifts, and step-ups with just your body weight.
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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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What size is considered thick?

Fat is when you have that extra skin that hangs everywhere and that big gut and are untoned.” “thick is sizes 12-18 I think personally it looks better on minorities..i think it would look good on white women but they have such a big issue with what size they are…
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Do squats make your thighs bigger?

Strength-training exercises like lunges and squats prevent the muscles in your thighs from atrophying and can increase the size of your thighs. Therefore, they're not an effective way to make your thighs smaller.
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Why won't my thighs slim down?

Doing too much for your legs, lifting heavy and doing lots of squats, lunges and deadlifts will make your muscles bigger (especially if you are an endomorph or mesomorph body type) or at the very least, will make you maintain the muscle size. You will never slim them down if you continue to train this way.
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Is having fat thighs good?

Researchers tracked the volunteers for an average of 12.5 years. They found that people with big thighs had a lower risk of heart disease and premature death than those with thin thighs.
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