You could have skinny legs because you're not training often enough, not lifting heavy enough, not eating properly, or lifting with improper form. Doing too much cardio and not doing enough total leg volume could also limit your leg gains. Fortunately, these are all relatively easy fixes.
But, according to the British Medical Journal a higher thigh circumference is more protective against heart diseases and premature deaths, both in men and women. So with skinny legs, you are more at risk of heart diseases.
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.
What thigh size is considered skinny? A thigh that measure below 20 inches can be considered as skinny, depending on the age of the person. Grown up men with 19 inches or below thigh size is skinny.
Ectomorphs are long and lean, with little body fat, and little muscle. They have a hard time gaining weight. Fashion models and basketball players fit this category.
Straight and slender legs are considered especially attractive, say researchers because they combine fragility and strength.
You can't build bigger legs instantly. If you're ready to start doing serious leg workouts, mark your calendar for three months from now. That's about when you can expect to start seeing serious gains — although each body responds differently to stimulus, and you might see intermediate gains before then.
Common reasons for someone to have belly fat even when they're skinny is: Being too sedentary (inactive), which builds visceral fat around the organs and abdominal fat. Eating too many processed foods, which stores at the belly.
In round numbers, a thigh circumference (measured where the thigh meets the butt) of about 62 cm (about 24.4 inches) was most protective; bigger thighs provided little if any extra benefit, but progressively thinner thighs were linked to progressively higher risks.
If your hips are wider, you may have one regardless of size or weight. And no dieting, fitness regimen, or thigh gap exercises will change your bone structure, just like nothing can change your height. What is this? So, even if you are a size zero, there's still a chance of your inner thighs touching each other!
2. Lack of leg strength. You might have heard of the expression “mass moves mass.” What this means is that the bigger you are, the more weight you can lift. Of course, it's not always so cut and dry, but if you have skinny legs, it's likely that you also have weak legs.
Skinny legs can be due to a number of factors, including insufficient resistance training, poor nutrition, and genetics. Training your legs two times per week, getting good quality sleep, and eating enough protein can help with stubborn leg growth.
Pear Shape
People with this shape have extra fat in the hip and thigh area. It's more common among women, and it may be part of the reason they often live longer than men. That could be because belly fat, more common in men, is linked to more health problems than lower-body fat.
According to body measurement data from the US Department of Health Statistics, the average thigh circumference is 20.2 inches (51.3 cm) for men and 19.7 inches (50.1 cm) for women. However, if your thighs are bigger or smaller than 20 inches, that could be normal too.
20-29 years old: 55.1cm/21.69in (45.4cm-68.6cm) 30-39 years old: 55.1cm/21.69in (46.7cm-65.0cm) 40-49 years old: 55.0cm/21.65in (46.8cm-65.0cm) 50-59 years old: 53.2cm/20.94in (44.4cm-63.1cm)
You won't get big legs if you walk
And yet, many people believe that this exercise can make your leg muscles bigger. But unlike the general perception, larger legs are caused due to stored fat rather than muscle. Haven't we all noticed that our legs lose fat, when we shed weight?
If you're not in a calorie surplus, (eating more calories than you burn in a day), it is scientifically impossible for you to gain new muscle. This goes for all muscle too, not just legs! Fuel your weeks (and workouts) adequately so that you're leaving no stone un-turned and starting to build more size.
In their study, Vartanian et al4 concluded that a wide upper thigh, with an optimal transition from the buttock to the thigh, was the most attractive shape.
It's a reference to the subject's voluptuous, womanly curves and the fact that her thighs - rather than being unnaturally skinny - touch together at the top of the legs and taper inwards towards the knee, much like the shape of a mermaid's tail.
There is no right or wrong answer to this question, as it is entirely subjective. Some men may prefer women with thicker thighs, while others may prefer those with more slender thighs. Ultimately, it comes down to personal preference.