All about men's calf tattoos

The calf muscles are considered ideal sites for tattooing due to their suitable size and sufficient softness. That is why most men prefer this particular part of the body. In the calf area, the bones are located relatively far away, so when applying a tattoo, pain will be minimal. The place is quite large - you can not just apply a separate drawing, but fill in the whole composition.

As already mentioned, the calf muscles are a suitable place for tattooing. But this is only one side of the issue, since any tattoo has some meaning. Tattoos stuffed on this part of the body strengthen a person's connection with the underground, or, as it is also called, chthonic, world.

If we turn to astrology, then tattoos in this area associate a person's connection with the earth. Accordingly, they are suitable for the signs of this element: Capricorns, Taurus and Virgo.

There are several meanings of tattoos stamped on the side or back of the calf muscles.

1. Humanity. The fact is that man is the only upright creature on the entire planet. The tattoo in the area of ​​the legs emphasizes this, symbolizes belonging to the human race.
2. The leg is a symbol of domination, power over someone and something.
3. The leg is a symbol of victory. Now, when one person beats another in sports competitions, the referee traditionally raises the leader's hand. And earlier, it was the leg placed on the defeated opponent that was considered a symbol of victory.
4. Legs are a symbol of travel, so a tattoo in this area can also be associated with this interpretation.

There are pros and cons of tattooing the calf muscles. The advantages have already been mentioned earlier: low pain sensations, many interpretations, a large and even area, allowing the master to fill in the whole composition.

Men's shin tattoos have some drawbacks.

1. The tattoo will be visible to others only if its owner wears shorts, that is, demonstration of the tattoo on the street is impossible in winter. If a person lives in countries where it is warm all year round, then this disadvantage is practically not felt.
2. In order for the tattoo to look more attractive, you will have to shave off the hair in the area of ​​application. This is also a negative point for some men.
3. The tattoo is not visible to others when a person is in a sitting position.

Tattoos on the calf muscles in men are the personification of strength and brutality. Tattoos are done in a variety of styles. One of the most common is biomechanics. In this case, along with the muscles, the compositions contain various metal elements: bolts, blades, nuts and much more. Some people prefer to make what are called tears. In order to represent tattoos made in this style, you can look at the drawings.

Another equally popular style is aboriginal. The tattoos here are done using only black and white shades. The presence of bright colors is prohibited. The components of the tattoo are all kinds of geometric objects: lines, circles, spirals, triangles and other shapes.

Original tattoos made in this style are shown in the pictures.

There are many sketches with different compositions that are suitable for men. It can be both small tattoos and volumetric tattoos. The choice of size and sketch is purely individual.

Lettering tattoos rarely lose their popularity. Variants for the calf muscles are no exception, which is why many men inject some kind of text. It can be customized or combined with a pattern.

All inscriptions can be roughly divided into two broad categories: generally accepted and individual. Individuals include those that a person invented himself. For example, these can be names, poems of their own composition, and much more.

Common ones are some popular statuses, phrases from computer games and the like.

In the previous version, it was the inscriptions in Russian, English and other languages ​​that were considered. Hieroglyphs belong to a completely different category, they have special meanings. The most common ones are: strength, calmness, happiness, luck, loyalty, wealth, large family. Traditionally, hieroglyphs are in black. But there are other (artistic and colorful) options as well.

A clear example of hieroglyphs on the calf muscles is shown in the figure.

Animals are no less popular. Men prefer sketches depicting a lion (a symbol of power and domination) or a tiger (a symbol of tranquility). To demonstrate their masculine strength and aggression, representatives of the stronger sex often opt for such animals as: wolf, dragon, snake, bull.

Here are the sketches listed below as examples.

Plants are not very popular among men. But despite this, there are some pretty good sketches. Often men prick roses, but additionally some elements are added to this composition. The sketch is shown in the figure.

Birds compete with animals in popularity. The best and most common are eagle, hawk, owl, cubic owl (original version).

If you want something unusual, then you can prick fabulous birds. Here everything already depends on the chosen sketch, and on the imagination, the abilities of the master who will do the work.

Examples of beautiful sketches are shown in the pictures.

Marine life is no less popular. It can be both fish and other animals. Sometimes men prefer turtles, snakes, scorpions and some others. For illustrative examples of sketches, see below.

Any technique can be safely attributed to brutal tattoos, for example: cars, airplanes or motorcycles. Heroes, plots of computer games also belong to this category.

Some men prefer to prick their weapons. This includes assault rifles, sabers, knives, and more. Severe tattoos are presented below.

In theory, all sketches that were not included in the previous groups can be attributed to this category. Some guys prefer to get tattoos with the symbols of their favorite football or hockey team, for example: "Spartak" or "Zenith". Sports topics include Spartans, gladiators, samurai and other similar light and complex figures.

Often a prerequisite for creating a tattoo is belonging to a particular sign of the zodiac. Everything here is also individual and done with meaning.

From an anatomical point of view, almost any image can be applied to the calf muscles, if space permits. But in terms of meaning, not all tattoos are suitable for legs. For in order not to cause anger among others and not to do badly for yourself, it is better to refuse to apply some sketches.

If a man is an adherent of another religion, but he liked the sketch of the Buddha solely for its external characteristics, it is still better to refuse the tattoo. You should not insult the feelings of believers. For some, the image of the enlightened one on the leg will be considered an insult.

It is not recommended to apply the clover leaf, which has three petals. At first glance, this is a rather simple, even kind tattoo, but one feature is important here. A common clover has 4 petals, a plant with 3 leaves is a sign of belonging to a dangerous Irish criminal group.

Of course, meeting with one of these people is not very likely, but a conflict can arise. There is no need for unnecessary problems, so it is better to refuse to create such tattoos.

Do not add barbed wire to the composition. This invariable attribute in most countries means that a person has been in prison in the past. However, the number of nodules is often equal to the number of years spent behind bars.

If a man has made a choice in favor of an animal, some caution should also be exercised here. If there is a desire to pin an image of a wolf, you need to take into account the nuance. An animal with a grin can be perceived in a special way by some people. So, in the criminal world, a wolf with an open mouth means a person's readiness to commit crimes. In order not to get into an unpleasant situation, it is better to refuse such a sketch.

You need to be careful with those options that have cobwebs. The fact is that the number of circles on it can also symbolize the years that were spent in prison. The second meaning of cobweb tattoos is drug addiction experienced in the past.

The five-point crown is another unwanted detail, especially on the calf muscles. The fact is that such a tattoo is stuffed with members of the Latin Kings criminal group. If a person does not belong to this clan, then in some situations real problems may arise.

It is also not recommended to touch on any military or political topics. First of all, the person himself, over time, views on this or that event may change. You will have to make adjustments to the tattoo or remove it altogether. The procedure is painful and not very pleasant.

There is also an opinion that it is necessary to do only the tattoo, the sketch of which will not cause the so-called rejection. That is, if at the moment a person is fond of some kind of computer game and decided to get himself a tattoo with one of the heroes or a plot, reviewed many sketches, chose a fashionable option, but at the same time the picture itself causes internal rejection, then it is better to refuse such a sketch. Experienced tattoo artists claim that as a result, such an image will still have to be removed in the future.

Before getting a tattoo, you need to choose a suitable sketch. At this stage, you need to think carefully, since we are talking about a tattoo that will be with a person all his life. Before visiting the master, it is recommended to shave the hair in this area so that the skin is perfectly smooth.

You will find even more ready-made sketches of tattoos that can be placed on the calf in the next video.