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    Default Can a muscle be made smaller through stretching ?

    I have bulky legs from highschool cheerleading and tumbling and I would like to now make them slimmer looking.

    Can stretching do this over time ? Can I make them longer and therfore slimmer through Yoga or something like that ? I have tight muscle tone but it is "thicker" than I would like in my lower body. Any advice ?

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    Default Re: Can a muscle be made smaller through stretching ?

    Hmm, I'm sure there are more experienced ladies here who can offer advice, but I would suggest pilates. I've had a lot of success in building very lean muscles through pilates. Perhaps lay off the weightlifting since you already have strong muscle tone, and focus on cardio?

    I have heard that doing exercises like stairmasters or squats can build bulkier muscles, but I've also heard that this is BS. Like I said, I'm sure you'll get more detailed responses.

    Good luck! Kat

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    Default Re: Can a muscle be made smaller through stretching ?

    No weightlifting or any gym equipment. Do pilates and yoga. If you must use weights use leg weights for pilates for the matwork not over 5lb. Work out your upper body too and in time it will gain muscle def. to match your lower half so evening you out so your not so bottom heavy. Also do a lot of stretches.

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