What size are skinny 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 the 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?

Despite what you may see on social media or read in magazines, most women don't have an 18 inch thigh circumference. The average American female actually has around 22 inch thighs. As such, 18 inch and 18.5 inch thighs aren't very big at all for a woman, especially a woman under 50.
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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 28 inch thighs good?

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 22 inch thighs thick?

22 inch thighs are not big. 25+ inches would be big for a woman's thighs, 22 inches is just medium tbh.
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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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What size thigh is considered big?

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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What's the normal waist size?

For your best health, your waist should be less than 40 inches around for men, and less than 35 inches for women, although it may vary depending on race or ethnicity. If it's larger than that, you may want to talk with your doctor about what your next steps are, including losing weight.
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What size thighs do models have?

does anyone know the average inch measurements of a high fashion model's thighs? around 22 to 24 inches for a tall model. PaulHomsyPhotography wrote: around 22 to 24 inches for a tall model.
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Is a 25 waist small?

Is a 25 inch waist small for women? Yes, considering that the majority of women have waistlines that are at least 10 inches bigger than our example, a 25 inch waist is extremely small and slim indeed. You might have a 25 in waist if you exercise frequently.
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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 is the ideal hip size for a woman?

The specific proportions of 36–24–36 inches (90-60-90 centimeters) have frequently been given as the "ideal", or "hourglass" proportions for women since at least the 1960s (these measurements are, for example, the title of a hit instrumental by The Shadows).
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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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What is the perfect leg size?

According to new research, the perfect shape for a woman is legs that are 1.4 times the length of her upper body, as in Ms Kidman's case. But in men, shorter legs, the same length as the torso, are the most appealing. Tom Cruise, while shorter than his ex-wife, actually enjoys just such proportions.
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Is a size 4 A small?

S means small, which translates roughly to a women's size 4 to 6 in most brands.
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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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How thick should thighs be?

Harvard's Men Health Watch reports that a new Danish study found that bigger thighs decreased the risk factors for smoking, alcohol consumption, cholesterol, and more. Thighs at 24.4 inches were the optimum. Bigger thighs than that weren't better or worse—but the thinner the thighs, the greater the risks.
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Do runners have thick thighs?

Running uses your glutes, quadriceps, hamstring and calves constantly, meaning that your leg muscles are working and this will cause them to develop and get bigger in size. Any form of exercise that engages your muscles will cause them to grow in size.
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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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Are 30 inch quads big?

If we're talking about relatively lean 30 inch quads, then that's a massive measurement. Indeed, there are IFBB pro bodybuilders with legs that size, so you're definitely in an elite club if your quads measure 30 inches. But even if you're not particularly ripped, 30″ quads can still look huge and very well-developed.
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Are 16 inch calves big?

In general, 16 inch calves are slightly bigger than average for females, but only by half an inch or so. What is this? If you're an active woman and/or play sports, then your calves will likely be bigger and more muscular than those of someone who's more sedentary (unless that person is overweight).
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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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What is considered a small thigh measurement?

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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