Beautiful male body: who do women consider ideal?

At all times, women were worried about a beautiful male body in the same way as guys were about a woman’s body. But does an ideal exist, because different countries set their own criteria. It also concerns the tastes of each individual woman, one likes a mountain of muscles, another likes skinny boys, and still another likes a chubby young man. Let's try to understand the issue of the beauty of male bodies in more detail.

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Apollo Belvedere is a sculpture of an ancient Roman handsome man. To this day, many ladies and critics consider such a body to be the standard of beauty. But time does not stand still, and the guys themselves are beginning to view themselves completely differently, from the other side.

Today, many guys believe that a sculpted body with pronounced muscle relief is already a thing of the past. They increasingly like the features of skinny boys, which are now abundant on the catwalks of world fashion. In the same way, a woman's body was once considered beautiful with outstanding forms, where there was something to grab onto. Today, thinness is in fashion, this applies not only to women, but also to men. But fashion often goes against people’s opinions, and this also applies to the beauty of the figure.

It is worth considering the question of what a beautiful male body is, guided by the customs of different nations. For example, in India, the ideal is a man who is overweight and has a protruding tummy. This suggests that he has the opportunity to eat a lot, while doing little physical work. This means that such a guy will feed his family, his wife and children will not have to starve.

In many African countries, a beautiful male body is a thin physique, long legs and arms. According to local residents, such a guy moves quickly, is lightweight, and maneuverable, which will give him an advantage in hunting and getting food. In Rus', a strong physique was considered beautiful, and now many girls prefer guys who are tall and powerful so that they can protect. But in Brazil, women are sure that a short man is the best lover, and they no longer look at other body features, only at size! In Korea, ladies appreciate guys who are fragile, short, and somewhat reminiscent even of women.

Until recently, it was not customary to discuss the beauty of the body, at least this applies to the countries of the former USSR. Such conversations were considered the height of indecency. Now this issue comes up more and more often in women's conversations, on television screens and in the print industry. Interestingly, men themselves are more concerned about the beauty of their personal bodies than many women. They are ready to spend hours hovering around the mirror, looking for flaws and advantages.

In search of the ideal

The concepts of body beauty for a man and a woman are completely different from each other. The time period is also taken into account, because, for example, medieval ideals are unlikely to be suitable for the modern world, as well as the location.

The well-known Pythagoras created a rule called the “golden ratio”, which is also used for the human figure. From his point of view, perfection has the following parameters:

• The proportionality of the girth of the neck and wrists corresponds to 2:1.
• The waist is 2 times wider than the neck.
• Equal length of feet and forearms.
• Shoulders width = 1/4 of the owner's height.

Leonardo da Vinci expressed the ideal body in the following proportionality:

• The length of the palm corresponds to the length of 4 fingers.
• Feet = 4 palms.
• Elbows = 6 palms.
• Height is measured by four cubits.
• Arms extended in length are a definition of height.
• The distance between the hair roots and the lower part of the chin is 1/10 of the height, between the crown and the chest is 1/6, between the hair roots and the chest is 1/7, between the crown and nipples is 1/4.
• Shoulders with the greatest width are 1/8 of the height, arm extension is 1/10.
• The distance between the elbows and fingertips is 1/5, between the armpits and elbows 1/8.
• Feet – 1/7.
• The genitals are located in the middle of the body.
• The distance between the beginning of the genitals, kneecaps and toes is 1/4.
• The distance between the roots of the hair and the eyebrows, nose and lower part of the chin is 1/3 of the face, as well as the length of the ears.

In the Middle Ages, a graceful and flexible physique became the standard of male beauty, replacing the sharply declared masculinity and a certain rudeness characteristic of the heroes of antiquity. That is, based on current terminology, men of those times became metrosexual.

Male body types

Many years ago, three types of male body structure were identified. These are ectomorphs, endomorphs and mesomorphs.

• Ectomorphs are men with a thin build. They have narrow shoulders, long legs and arms, and a thin layer of fat. It’s about these people that they say “It’s not good for a horse,” and indeed, no matter how much you fatten up such a guy, he will still remain thin. Many ectomorphs are regulars at gyms, where they try to gain at least a little muscle mass. Men of this type look like teenage boys throughout their lives if they do not begin active activities. But it is very difficult for them to maintain the body that they have suffered through in the gym; as soon as they miss a couple of workouts, it begins to “deflate”.

• Endomorphs are a type of men prone to obesity. It’s easy to recognize an endomorph: short limbs, wide hips (often even the butt resembles a woman’s), a short and thick neck, a round face. Representatives of this type have to work hard in the gym to lose extra pounds. But still, they do not have problems with building muscle mass, like ectomorphs, and it will be easier to create a beautiful male body from such a foundation.
• Mesomorphs are people with an athletic build. They have limbs proportional to the body, broad shoulders and a prominent chest, and a powerful back. It is easier for such guys than previous types to pump up their abs and develop muscles. Interestingly, the type is extremely rare in its “pure form”. Usually we can see a mixture of mesomorph and endomorph or ectomorph.

According to statistical surveys, oddly enough, only 40-45% of women believe that a beautiful male body is mesomorphic. The votes were split almost equally between all three types, with endomorphs and ectomorphs attracting many women! We invite you to find out which features of the male body have been highlighted by women, what attracts them more.

Men's outdoor photo shoot

Photo session for a man in the city

The city is filled with endless opportunities that you can take advantage of. For example:

• Daytime streets . They are good to show dynamics, energy and pleasure from life in the modern world. Let the main character walk, look into the distance, sit on a bench, stand on the stairs, go into a cafe or store, or climb a Ferris wheel. There is a lot of light, there are even more activities, you can take portrait photos, pictures at work or while walking, or subject, genre photos.
• Night streets . Ideal to show the image of a rebel, loneliness and freedom. More lanterns, more dancing through empty streets, running through the park at night and anything else. You can find an abandoned construction site or shoot a model next to a beautiful view of the entire city.

A men's photo shoot filmed on the street allows you to change several locations and backgrounds in one walk. In the city, noisy streets, squares, historical places, bridges, as well as areas where business centers are concentrated, are suitable for photography. You can go to a summer cafe, pose in front of the windows of fashion boutiques, or stand next to an ordinary pillar. The main thing in photographing men in an urban environment is the atmosphere and emotions. This is comfort, self-sufficiency and confidence.

If you want a men's photo shoot to take place at a relaxed pace, choose to conduct it in the morning, when there are not many people on the street. The following accessories are suitable for a men's photo shoot in the city:

• hat;
• glasses;
• a cup of coffee;
• diary;
• laptop

Outdoor photography is best done in good weather, with natural light. The exception is photographs against the backdrop of night city lights. But remember that rules are meant to be broken. For example, rainy and stormy weather can play a role in the idea of ​​gloomy or stern photographs, consciously using such an atmosphere to convey the intended image or character of the character.

Outdoor photo shoot

When conducting a male photo shoot in nature, the photographer has the same problems as in the city - you need to be ready to improvise and use everything you find in a particular location. Therefore, if you don’t feel confident, come to the chosen location in advance and outline a shooting plan. However, the game is worth the candle, because by combining nature and man, you can get breathtakingly beautiful shots. Anything will do - a forest or a small grove, a large field or a lake shore. You can even skip the image and just shoot a handsome man in a delightful environment. A photo shoot for a man in nature involves relaxation, active sports, walks and hobbies as the main idea for photographs. The photo shoot can take place in a park, on a sports ground, on a city embankment or in a forest. If you are embarrassed by prying eyes, go to nature outside the city. The plot can be based on one of the following ideas:

• a walk on the pier with yachts or ships in the background;
• playing sports, running in the park with the dog;
• standing in the middle of the road, on a bridge;
• a leisurely walk or picnic near the trees or on a bench in the autumn park;
• lying or sitting on the grass by a river or in a field;

Shoulders2

It is this part of the male body that attracts the eyes of women in the first place. The fair half of humanity is sure that shoulders should not be narrow, but compare them by the hips, which ideally are narrower than the shoulders.

It’s hard not to guess that girls like their shoulders, because they always start massage with this part of the body. If a man is sure that they are ugly, it would be possible to make them wider, then creating ideal ones can actually be done in the pool. It is enough to swim three times a week for a year, and your shoulders will begin to develop and the muscles on them will become stronger. And your overall physical fitness will improve!

Tip 2 – There is no magic diet

One of the most common questions concerns the best diet for a ripped body or urgent weight loss. The reality is that there is no “best diet,” only the best diet for you.

Make adjustments based on your body's unique feedback. Start with a reasonable calorie intake, as well as protein, carbohydrates and fats, and make adjustments as needed for more successful weight loss.

Clue! When things get tough, try alternating carb amounts on high, medium and low carb days.

Breast3

It's no secret that men like to contemplate women's breasts. But ladies also find a man sexy if she is beautiful, has a clear shape, and is strong. Girls consider the worst thing about a man's chest to be the moment when it begins to sag, and this is due to excess fat.

But pumped-up breasts are not ideal, so you shouldn’t overdo it in the gym. To create beauty and relief, you can exercise with dumbbells and swimming. But the best exercises are moving your breasts one at a time or together. In addition to the fact that a man will create a beautiful body in this way, he will also please his beloved. Many girls find these exercises very sexy!

Many representatives of the stronger half of humanity are sure that a beautiful male body is a clean-shaven chest. Nothing of the kind, women do not agree with this. Few girls will find attractive a guy’s chest that is devoid of any vegetation, and all this is at the subconscious level. The fact is that if a man has no hair on certain parts of his body, it means he is not yet mature for sexual relations. Yes, someone will say that this is nonsense, because at 30-40 years old this simply cannot happen. Of course he can't. But it was said “at the subconscious level,” and such a man at this very level will not be sexually attractive to a lady.

Also, substances secreted by the sweat glands accumulate in the hair on the chest. They have a certain smell that attracts members of the opposite sex. So, I shaved the hair off my chest - I lost my attractiveness at the level of smell!

Table of ideal proportions in bodybuilding

Based on the tabular indicators, it should be taken into account that the coefficient of weight and height is found by dividing these two parameters. For an athlete weighing 100 kilograms and height 180 cm, it is 0.555.

Table of anthropometric changes of Marcel Rouet

To check how important proportions are for professional athletes, you can compare the body measurements of the best bodybuilders against tabular data that demonstrates ideal girth sizes.

Knowing exactly what proportions in bodybuilding are taken as ideal, each athlete has a chance to measure and compare their own parameters with them.

Biceps4

A beautiful male body means pumped up biceps. So sure is the greater half of the weaker sex. Women don't find it attractive if a man's arms are weak, and it's even worse when the skin hangs.

Women say that if a man is thin and belongs to the ectomorph type, then he definitely needs to work out in the gym. The muscles may not be big, but at least they are something!

For the most part, fat guys don't need to worry. The girls say that even their hands are powerful and wide.

Why biceps? It’s just that at the level of instincts, the weaker sex feels strength from guys with pumped up arms. This one will be able to protect, shelter from any adversity, and even be carried in your arms without any problems!

Tip 4 - Slow down the rate of fat loss

Yes, you read this advice correctly. The best way to get a ripped body is to lose weight at a rate of 700-900 grams per week and no faster.

Although losing weight at a faster rate, weight loss can be beneficial if you actually have a significant amount of excess fat, however, it is not the best approach when trying to reduce your body fat levels to the single digits.

Rapid fat loss can lead to muscle loss, and we want a beautiful, ripped body with voluminous muscles.

Clue! During the first week, the weight lost is always higher than usual. Wait until the 2nd or 3rd week to make changes to the program.

Hands5

Most men don’t care about the beauty of their hands, and it’s a shame! Many women are sure that size and shape are not as important as grooming. There may be no manicure, but nails should always be neatly trimmed, completely free of foreign particles under the plates (dirt, food debris, etc.). The skin simply must be tender, soft, there should be no calluses on it, the rough epidermis can injure when being caressed!

As for the size of the hand, the girls claim that they do not attach any importance to this. Even if guys’ fingers are thinner than their own, and their palm is narrower, there’s nothing wrong with that.

Tip 7 – Objectively assess your body fat levels

Most people underestimate their fat levels. This unrealistic view of your body structure can lead to frustration as your weight loss diet drags on forever.

The best bodybuilders and fitness models in the world have a modest body mass (weight minus fat) of no more than 75-80 kg. It is impossible to weigh 110 kg and have 18% body fat. The more honest you are with yourself, the faster you will achieve a ripped body. If you want it accurately and correctly, do a bioimpedance analysis of body composition.

Clue! Forget about scales and online calculators. At a minimum, buy a caliper (a precise instrument for measuring the thickness of skin folds to determine the percentage of subcutaneous fat). This will provide a quick fat measurement.

Hips and buttocks6

What woman doesn't stare at men's butts? Yes, no lady will lose sight of this part of the body. According to most girls, hips should be narrow. Even if a guy is fat, his butt should be narrower than his shoulders, girls like it.

Plump buttocks do not attract the fair sex. It has long been believed that a woman's butt should be round, and if a guy has one, then ladies find it too feminine. A man's buttocks will be attractive if they are flat and firm.

Fortunately for men, plump butts are extremely rare, even among endomorphs. If you are unlucky, then start riding a bike, walking more. Just don’t do any squats in the exercises, this will add even more roundness.

Tip 5 – Build abs the right way

It's okay to take a break from the sheer amount of ab crunches and leg raises you do. Overusing exercises that directly target your abs will not help you lose belly fat.

Work directly on your abs 1-3 sessions per week with a moderate number of sets and repetitions. This approach will help you maintain your abs while losing weight.

Add proper nutrition and there you have it, your 6 pack. Of course, getting a sculpted body at home is very difficult. However, it is outside the gym - at home or at work - that you work on the most difficult part of this process, namely nutrition. What other methods to pump up your abs to six-pack size?

Clue! Performing weighted incline sit-ups and pull-down crunches are a great way to build toned abs.

Press7

As written above, in India, women lose their heads over men who have a belly. But in most other countries, ladies prefer iron, sculpted abs!

The girl sees that the guy cares about his health and appearance, which means that he is strong, well-groomed and obliging. Why is it mandatory? Simply creating beautiful abs is a complex, lengthy and painstaking task. Many men, not seeing results from three workouts, give up this idea and go quietly drink beer in front of the TV. Those who managed to achieve results have invested a lot of effort, time and money into their body, they do not give up what they started, they consider it obligatory to reach their goal.

Surely, many women will agree that a flat stomach is much more attractive than a sagging one. Some of the girls even said that there may not be abs, but there shouldn’t be a “backpack” either.

Tip 3 – Pause Cardio Exercises

Slow down your cardio! Not many people realize this, but diet is much more important than cardio when it comes to getting a ripped body. Hone your diet first. Once you reach the appropriate fat burning rate, only then begin to gradually add cardio training.

Remember: during this period, your body is under stress due to a calorie deficit. Adding endless hours of cardio can cause you to lose your hard-earned muscle mass.

Clue! Break away from the elliptical and take up high-intensity interval training instead.

Manhood8

For some reason, the majority of representatives of the stronger half of humanity are sure that the penis must be large, and that it is an integral part of a beautiful body. But no! Even looking at the sculptures of ancient Roman handsome men, one can note that this part of the body was not given so much attention. The same Apollo, who is still considered the standard of male beauty today, is not endowed with great masculine dignity.

Most women claim that size doesn't matter at all. Let it be small, but have a skillful owner! Girls in surveys said that hygiene makes a guy more attractive than they might think.

Tip 6 – Become a deceiver!

You will be surprised, but any strict diet involves deception. Yes exactly. Extended periods of dieting reduce your body's levels of leptin, a hormone that helps your metabolism run as efficiently as possible.

A cheat meal or even a whole day once a week will surprise your body and help it raise your leptin levels. This metabolic boost will help you burn more fat and get a ripped body quickly.

Clue! Be more loyal to your body, allowing yourself one hour of deception. You can change this window time each week to suit your needs or personal schedule.

Nutrition for a beautiful body: recommendations for gaining weight

1. Break your 3 main meals into 5, and try to eat every 2-3 hours. This diet will speed up your metabolism and allow foods to be better absorbed.
2. Increase the amount of protein and carbohydrate foods in your diet. Their ratio in the menu should be 1:2. That is, for 100 grams of protein there should be 200 grams of complex carbohydrates.
3. Consume carbohydrates in the first half of the day, and proteins in the second.
4. For dinner, give preference to dishes made from casein protein (dairy products), which is easily digestible and will nourish your muscles throughout the night.
5. Don't forget to drink plain, clean water, as it helps improve metabolic processes and reduces the risk of many health problems.
6. Eat protein from both animal and plant sources. Don't forget that some important microelements and vitamins are found exclusively in legumes.
7. Try to eat at the same time every day: this regimen helps improve the functioning of the digestive system and speeds up metabolism.