How to Make Smaller Leaner Tighter Calves

by Josh -- Author WLC Program
(Lousiville, KY)

I wanted to make this page for Shon who contacted me with a question about getting nicer calves but not bigger calves.

Most of the time, unlike many men... women want nicer calves but not bigger calves. So I wanted to fully discuss how to build smaller, leaner, and tighter calves not only for Shon but for anyone else who wants smaller calves that look great.

Here is the question from Shon:

"Just finished viewing 'The Best Exercises for Your Calves' & these exercises definitely seem effective for building muscle; however, I am a female, & although I desperately desire to shape my calves & build sexy/lean muscle, I don't want bigger calves - I feel they're way too big now! So what can I do to make them smaller/leaner/tighter?? PLEASE HELP!!! THANKS!"

As some of you may already know, the calves are one of my specialties. Building muscle is also one of my specialties. BUT, in this case, you definitely do not want to build bigger calves.

Shon...

What would you estimate your body fat % to be right now? Do you have any idea? If you are already very lean, you're going to have some trouble getting smaller calves. If you are in the higher body fat percentage range, you definitely can get smaller calves as you lose body fat.

Since you do not want to build bigger calves, you definitely do not want to push yourself on any calf exercises. Never increase the weight on any calf exercises.

Is there a certain part of your calves that actually needs muscle that would give you the shape you are looking for? Again, if you have a good amount of body fat to lose, your calves will begin to take on more shape as you lose body fat.

It really would help me to know more about you, what type of workouts you do, what you eat on a typical day, and anything else you can tell me. Pictures of your calves would also help if you can provide any...

Give me as much info as you can, and I'll help you incorporate things into your program that will help you get the calves that you want.

Warmest regards,
Josh -- Author WLC Program