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 is perfect thigh size?

18 years old: 52.1cm/20.51in (43.5cm-63.2cm) 19 years old: 52.3cm/20.59in (44.3cm-62.8cm) 20-29 years old: 52.9cm/20.83in (42.2cm-69.1cm) 30-39 years old: 54.2cm/21.34in (44.0cm-68.8cm)
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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 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 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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Are 25 inch thighs thick?

In terms of a range, thighs sized between 21 and 23 inches are considered medium by most people. If your thighs are slightly bigger than this, then that doesn't necessarily mean that they're too big.
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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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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 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 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 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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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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Do thighs get smaller with age?

Have you ever noticed that people have thinner arms and legs as they get older? As we age it becomes harder to keep our muscles healthy. They get smaller, which decreases strength and increases the likelihood of falls and fractures.
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What is a good leg shape?

Normal shape

If your legs touch each other at the upper thighs, knees, calves, and ankles, having only one tiny gap from the ankles up to the middle of the calves, consider yourself lucky. This shape is considered normal.
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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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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 15 inch calves small?

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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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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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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What 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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Why are my thighs so fat?

The main culprit behind weight gain in your thighs is estrogen. This hormone drives the increase in fat cells in females, causing deposits to form most commonly around the buttocks and thighs.
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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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Why can't I lose fat from my thighs?

If you're looking to lose inner thigh fat, your goal should be to reduce body fat overall since you can't spot reduce. To lose thigh fat and tone your legs, focus on eating a healthy diet, doing cardio three days a week, and strength training three to four days a week.
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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 do you know if your thighs are too big?

These are the struggles everyone with big thighs can relate to.
  1. Your dresses become shirts. ...
  2. "Chub rub." ...
  3. Shopping for jeans is impossible. ...
  4. All your jeans wear out first in between your legs. ...
  5. Regular shorts being turned into short-shorts. ...
  6. Accidentally putting on your boyfriend's pants…
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