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Hello doctor.i am 20years old girl, i would like to know if i can decrease calf muscle mass by exercising? thank you
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Calf muscle size: No. Calf muscle size will usually increase with any exercise that involves you legs.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Calf size - yes: The size could be reduced by certain exercises and diets, if they are large secondary to obesity or fluid retention. The muscle is what would likely to remain largely intact if exercising.
Answered 1/11/2015
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