The blogger showed herself what the ideal body was at different times. Poor Kardashian, if she had been born a century earlier

Canonical body proportions

Ideal body proportions in Ancient Greece

Venus de Milo was considered the ideal of female beauty in Ancient Greece, and Apollo Belvedere was considered the ideal of male beauty. Ancient Greek statues depicting these and other gods were created by sculptors taking into account ideal body proportions. These proportions were carefully determined and observed by the sculptors.

Ancient Greek standards: 1. The head should be 1/7 of the person’s height, 2. Legs – 1/6, 3. Wrist – 1/10 of the person’s height. 4. The center of the body of a person located in a circle, in proportion, should be the navel.

Proportions and dimensions of the Venus de Milo: height – 164 cm, bust – 86 cm, waist – 69 cm, hips – 93 cm.

And now many consider such proportions of the female body to be ideal

Proportions and dimensions of the sculpture Spearman (sculptor Polykleitos). height -178 cm body parts in girth: lower leg – 42 cm biceps – 38 cm buttocks – 108 cm chest – 119 cm thigh – 60 cm forearm – 33 cm wrist – 19 cm waist – 93 cm

What should your hips and chest be like to have an ideal figure?

If you know the circumference of your chest and hips, then this will also help you determine the “correctness” of your body. This indicator is also called “wiles”.

If you have a normal bone build, then indicators that can be calculated as follows will be considered normal: take the chest circumference and add 80-100 mm, while “ideal” hips should be 250-300 mm larger than the waist circumference.

If you have a thin-boned body constitution, then with a chest circumference of 840-860 mm, the bust norm will be 40-60 mm larger than these values.

Professor of psychological sciences Devendra Singh achieved the same success in research back in the early 90s. But only its proportionality between the hips and waist was calculated as a percentage. If you rely on his theory, then the ideal waist is considered to be one that is 60-70% less than the volume of the hips.

If you want to calculate your proportions yourself, then you need to divide your waist size by your hip size, and if the resulting coefficient is within the range of 0.6 to 0.7, rejoice, you have perfect shape. And by the way, the ideal proportions of the female body were in the Venus de Milo and the Nude by Rubens - they each had 70%. But among the people we know, Claudia Schiffer – 68%, Cindy Crawford – 68%, Kylie Minogue – 69% were awarded such proportions.

From a medical point of view, the proportionality of waist circumference to hip circumference should not exceed the endocrine balance coefficient, which, in turn, is equal to 0.85. Therefore, if your waist is no more than 85% of your hips, then your figure is in perfect order from both an aesthetic and medical point of view.

Now let's talk about “flawless” legs. It turns out that there is a certain pattern between human height and the length of his lower limbs. Short legs are those that are less than half the length of the entire body. As a rule, legs that are slightly larger than half the body are considered close to ideal.

For girls who belong to the hypersthenic type, ideal legs are half the body plus 20-40 mm, for a normosthenic constitution - half the height plus 40-60 mm, and for those who have an asthenic physique - half the length of the entire body plus 60- 90 mm. For example, you have a normal bone constitution and a height of 170 cm, now we calculate: 170: 2 = 85, 85 6 = 91, these are the legs that are considered ideal.

It is necessary to measure the length of the legs from the floor to the protrusion of the hip bone. If you are blessed with legs that are slightly shorter than the above norm, then this can be corrected with heeled or platform shoes. And by the way, choose the heel height based on the ideal size, this will help you attract the attention of the opposite sex.

As for the circumference of the calf muscle, thigh and ankle, these indicators also depend on body composition.

The table in which we present these proportions is given below.

In addition, if the legs are “standard”, then three gaps should be visible between them. To test this, stand in front of a long mirror so that you can be seen at full height, and close your legs, pressing your heels together and placing your toes apart. If you are the owner of perfect legs, then you should see one gap between the knee joints and calves, another between the knees and hips, and a third between the calves and ankle. And in other places the legs should be pressed tightly against one another.

So we figured out an issue that is so important for us women. As you can see, ideal proportions are far from being a standard model that everyone should follow. Every girl has her own ideal legs, chest, waist and hips; you just need to determine what body type you are.

Therefore, girls, do not follow the prototypes. We sincerely wish you to have ideal proportions!

The beauty of a woman and the degree of her attractiveness in the eyes of men also depends on the size of her breasts and hips. These parameters and the waist together are conventionally called “whites”. In the table you can find summary data for each type.

According to the data given in the table, we can conclude that in an ideal female figure, the waist circumference is equal to 60-70% of the hip circumference. The coefficient in this case is 0.6-0.7.

The variety of female figures, of course, cannot be fully described with laconic and dry phrases inherent in the description of the 3 main types of physiques, but their study is the basis for carefully understanding the types in the future.

As a result of research, scientists came to the conclusion that fat located in the waist area brings discomfort to the girl and exposes the body to serious diseases. A wide layer on the abdomen leads to diabetes, heart failure and cancer.

If we take the waist/hip ratio, then the indicator should not go beyond the index of 0.8. If it is less than this number, the woman has an attractive shape.

Breasts are the most attractive part of the body for men. Proportionality with the waist and hips is calculated by formulas, taking into account the type of body structure.

1. Asthenic type. Ideal proportions are considered to be a waist of 60 to 63 cm, and hips 26 to 30 cm higher than it.
2. Normosthenic structure. Waist – 69–75 cm, hips 26–30 cm larger. Ideal proportion – chest circumference greater than ½ height by 2–5 cm.
3. Hypersthenic appearance of the figure. The chest circumference is 8–10 cm greater than ½ height. The ideal waist of such women is 71–76 cm, and the hips exceed it by 25–30 cm.

For the first time, calculations of proportions were made by the scientist Singh. Before you claim that your body is disproportionate, take a tape measure and a calculator. If the indicators are normal, then your health is not threatened by obesity in the near future.

How beauty standards have changed over the years

Over the past century, significant changes have occurred in the world of ideal standards for female figures. Every ten years the proportions changed. The hips were wide and narrow. The waist was retracted, the stomach added a couple of extra pounds. The bust changed its size every now and then depending on fashion. And only long legs have always been valued by true admirers of female beauty.

Photo. Gibson Girls era, 1910s

Photo. Flapper era, 1920s

At the origins of the last century there were girls in corsets. Their thinnest waist is still considered an unattainable luxury. However, literally ten years later everything changed dramatically. A boyish figure, without a full bust and graceful waist, is becoming trendy. Men could not tolerate such beauty standards for a long time and protested. In the 30s, femininity with rounded shapes returned again. After another ten years, a woman takes on the responsibility of home, family, and work, which means she trades slimness for broad shoulders on which she carries all this burden.

Photo. A time of smooth curves and feminine lines, 1930s

In the 50s, the world was rocked by the sexy forms of famous actresses. They were followed sharply by a decline and a transition to blatant thinness. During that period, diets became fashionable. Since the early 70s, a woman's tummy was supposed to have a normal percentage of fat, or better yet, no fat at all.

Photo. Return of soft feminine forms, 1950s

Photo. Twiggy's modeling world, 1960s

Another 10 years later, fashion models introduced thin standards with long legs. The 90s were famous for being painfully thin. But that time has passed. Protruding ribs are replaced by slender legs, six-pack abs, or simply flat tummies and firm buttocks.

Photo. Athletic female figure

conclusions

. The concept of a girl's ideal figure varies depending on the continent, time and outlook on life. There are a lot of existing proportions and ratios. It is impossible to put the female form into a general formula. Each girl is individual, which means that her parameters are only subtly adjusted to the general standards of female beauty.

Asthenic body type in ectomorph women

• According to generally accepted opinion, these are the very happy owners of slender and thin figures. According to other ladies, these women are witches who eat a lot and practically do not gain weight. Note that there are two sides of the same coin. In their youth, asthenic ladies are slender, but with age, fat is still deposited in the most unattractive places: on the back and waist, which forms an untidy and disproportionate image.
• It is easier for such women to maintain good physical shape, because their lipids accumulate slowly. Of the minuses, we note that although these girls are wiry, thin and energetic, untrained young ladies have the lowest level of endurance and strength indicators.

• Muscle development turns into pure torture for ectomorphs. Since growth processes are slowed down not only in fat, but also in muscles. That is why it is very difficult to give a sporty, pumped-up look to the silhouette.
• The appearance of such ladies is not particularly popular among men, because they are angular, lack pleasant roundness and look like teenagers. Any model on the show is a prime example of this body type.
• The shortened “upper” part of the body and long limbs create the illusion of “legs from ears”. Poorly developed lipid tissue often affects the size of the bust, and sometimes causes its absence.
• Narrow shoulders and chest, narrow feet and hands and a narrow waist! The Solovyov index, which helps determine your body type based on your wrist, is less than 15.
• As for training, it is easier for such ladies, since they almost never have to struggle with excess weight. An ectomorph woman can immediately begin strength training in the form of a split, avoiding aerobic counterparts.
• After achieving the desired results, you should definitely undergo an unpleasant but effective “drying” procedure.
• With possible weight loss, these young ladies first begin to “lose” their muscles, so calorie restriction will not help with figure correction. The panacea is a special diet and strength training.

Ideal proportions for women

Three body types

Women's body types are represented by 3 main types.

Asthenic appearance or thin-boned (ectomorph) The asthenic body type is characterized by a predominance of vertical lines, thin bones, long limbs, a graceful neck and underdeveloped muscles. Women with this type of physique are rarely prone to being overweight and are always energetic and active. Even if such a woman does not have a thin waist and larger-than-normal hips, they will still visually appear miniature due to their thin-boned body type;

External signs of asthenics:

• long legs and arms;
• thin elongated fingers;
• narrow and long feet;
• thin and elongated neck;
• lack of muscle mass.

Normosthenic type or normoskeletal (mesomorphs) Normosthenics - have the most correct ratio of all parameters and proportional development of physical data. The ideal female body among normosthenics with a harmonious hourglass figure is not a rare case; This type is considered ideal, since all parts of the body look proportional and harmonious.

External signs of normosthenics:

• average height;
• proportional figure;
• slender strong legs;
• thin waist.

Hypersthenic appearance or broad-boned (endomorphs) In women with this constitution, the transverse dimensions of the body are increased: the chest, shoulders and hip bone are quite wide. Soft, round and appetizing girls who easily (regardless of their desire) accumulate excess fat. This body type usually has difficulty controlling fat levels.

External features of hypersthenics:

• low or average height;
• soft and round body;
• clearly visible fat deposits;
• slightly short legs.

It is easy to determine your body type by measuring the wrist of your working hand: for asthenics, the result is approximately up to 16 cm, for normosthenics they are in the range of 16.1-18.5, for hypersthenics - above 18.6 cm.

In medicine, to determine the type of human constitution, as a rule, the method of M.V. Chernorutsky is used. To establish a particular type of human physique, it is necessary to calculate the Pignier Index (PI). To do this, you need to know a person’s height (L, cm), his weight (P, kg), as well as his chest circumference (T, cm). The Pignier index can be determined using the formula: IP = L - (P + T). With an PI value above 30, a person has an asthenic physique (hyposthenic or asthenic). If the PI varies from 10 to 30, this indicates a normal physique (normosthenic). When the IP is below 10, you have a person with a picnic body type (hypersthenic).

How to calculate body proportions. Main landmarks

Knowing the length of a person’s body in a standing and sitting position, one can calculate the coefficient of proportionality of the body using the following formula: KP = ((L1 – L2) / 2) x 100, where L1 is the length of the body in a standing position, L2 is the length of the body in a sitting position. Normally, KP = 87% in women and 92% in men.

Volumes are also an important parameter.

Correct body proportion implies the following ratios: waist volume is equal to neck volume multiplied by 2. neck volume should not exceed the sum of the volumes of two wrists. The waist-to-hip ratio in an ideal figure should be approximately 0.7, or more precisely, from 0.67 to 0.8.

The correct physique largely depends on the circumference of the figure. All these indicators are usually called in one word - whites. According to this theory, the chest volume is equal to 50% of height plus 2.5-5 cm. The bust circumference is ideal if you add 8-10 cm to the chest circumference. For asthenics, a chest volume of 84 cm and above is considered normal, and the bust adds 4-6 see the obtained values.

Examples of ideal women in terms of waist-hip ratio: Venus de Milo 0.7; Kylie Minogue 0.7 (63/89); Claudia Schiffer 0.67 (62/92); Marilyn Monroe 0.61 (56/91.5)

Medicine has its own view of the ideal whites; it is believed that the endocrine balance coefficient = 0.85 is the indicator in the ratio of waist to hip circumference that indicates the “correctness” of the figure (both from an aesthetic and medical point of view).

Height and waist circumference

Height is the parameter on which the ratio of body proportions is most often based. This is also a parameter that cannot be adjusted. For women in Russia, a height of 165–168 cm is usually considered average. Those who have this figure below are considered below average, those who are taller are considered above average. An addition or subtraction of 2 cm is allowed to these figures, which is quite consistent with the proportions. A thin waist is one of the signs of a beautiful female body. With a height of 148-150 cm, it should be approximately 55 cm. It is easy to calculate how many centimeters the waist should be, if you consider that according to the norm, for every 2 cm of height, 1 cm is added to the waist width: height 152 cm - 56 cm, 154 cm - 57 cm and so on. For example, a girl with a height of 188 cm should have a waist of no more than 74 cm.

Ideal waist parameters depending on height

Leg length

Their length with ideal growth should be 4–6 cm more than half the body. So, for example, with a height of 170 cm, the ideal leg length should be approximately 90 cm (the length of the legs is usually measured from the protruding femur). In addition, there is a special index characterizing the length of the legs. It is called the skelia index or Manuvrie index. I = (leg length / sitting height) x 100 If the index value does not reach 84.9, it means that the leg length is less than average. With an index value from 85 to 89, we can talk about average legs. Well, if the index is 90 or higher, we are talking about a long-legged person.

IDEAL GROWTH FOR FUTURE SPOUSES American scientists conducted a study involving about 50 thousand representatives of the stronger and weaker sex in order to identify preferences in height. As a result, it turned out that, according to the women surveyed, a man should be preferably 20 cm taller than them. In turn, men feel comfortable in the company of women who are 8-10 cm shorter than them. Based on their answers, scientists derived an average “ideal” height: for women it was 173 cm, and for men – 188 cm. Scientists explain height preferences primarily by the laws of biology. According to this theory, it is believed that the greater a man's height, the higher his reproductive success status.

THE IDEAL WOMAN, ACCORDING TO ISRAELI SCIENTISTS It turns out that men do not like thin models, but women with a body. Scientists at the National Institute of Health in Haifa have determined that an ideal woman should weigh 70 kilograms and be 170 centimeters tall. These parameters can be easily achieved by leading a healthy lifestyle and eating right. Experts also noted that women with normal leg length look much sexier than their long-legged rivals.

Hypersthenic body constitution - endomorphs

• Endomorphs (people with the hypersthenic type) are precisely those individuals whom sculptors and artists lovingly praised in their works. “Venus de Milo” by Botticelli, “Danae” by Titian, modern beauty icons Sophia Loren, Marilyn Monroe, Beyoncé and other ladies “in the body” are a vivid personification of this type of “body structure”. Curvy young ladies are famous for their femininity and sensuality.

• Such girls justify their excess weight by heredity, by the fact that there should be a lot of good people and by the fact that men do not throw dice, but there is a fundamental difference. From birth, endomorphs have more adipose tissue than muscle tissue, but this does not mean that such ladies are doomed to eternal obesity. This variation of the fair sex should only be given more time and effort to bring the figure back to normal. Only laziness prevents such girls from being pumped up and elastic.
• Transverse dimensions predominate over longitudinal ones (legs and arms are short). The chest is wide, the waist is the same, massive hips, large joints, feet and hands.
• The Solovyov index is more than 17 positions.

• Fat mass predominates over muscle mass.
• The combination of feminine curves and good muscle tone will give trained endomorph ladies a seductive and exciting image.
• But if such a young lady suddenly decides to lose weight and turn into a withered roach, she will have to make titanic efforts, which are unlikely to be crowned with success.
• Even if losing weight is successful, the girl’s appearance will turn out to be painful and disproportionate. In such individuals, muscles grow beautifully, but they are difficult to see under a dense layer of fat, which must first be burned. The latter is problematic, since metabolic processes in this form are significantly inferior in speed to the previous two.
• Stored fat is difficult to lose, and for training we advise you to choose intense cardio workouts with moderate load and change your diet to low-carbohydrate. Remember that breakdowns and relaxations will lead to an immediate return of lost kilos.

You have learned the main female body types, we have described their features, advantages and disadvantages. As you may have noticed, there is no “bad” or “good” physique, each has its own flavor. But we note that there is a common feature for everyone - beauty and women’s health directly depend on the regularity of her visits to the gym.

Remember, no matter what your silhouette is, only proper nutrition and increased physical activity will preserve female attractiveness for a long time.

Ideal figures for women according to men

Well, here we come to the most interesting part. How is the female body perceived through the eyes of men?

Everything here is surprisingly simple. The opinion of men differs from the ideals of gloss and the fitness industry; athletic shoulders, “shelf” buttocks and size 5 breasts are completely optional.

The male gaze evaluates the ratio of waist and hips, the smooth transition of lines between the narrowest and widest places, and a thin, graceful waist. And then to each his own, some gravitate towards a juicy, curvy figure, some towards a “dry”, toned figure, and some sincerely love women with a small tummy.

Scientists say that attractiveness is associated with health. Of course, an overweight woman with problem skin and thin, dried hair does not seem healthy. Likewise, smell and grooming play a big role. This is why women in the fitness industry are perceived so positively by society. They simply appear to us to be energetic and healthy.

Variations of the female figure

There are several systems for grading the appearance of the female body. The most common is a very simple and understandable way to determine body shape:

• asthenic (or hyposthenic);
• normosthenic;
• hypersthenic.

If you think that knowing your body type is not particularly important, bet. Certain body types have different problem areas, which you can “sweat” in the gym, change your diet, rhythm of life and choose the best clothes.

Ideal figure in different countries

The ideal parameters of a girl are different in every corner of the planet. There is no clear standard of what a woman should be. Whether in Spain, Japan or California, each has its own idea of ​​the proportions of beauty.

• Europe.

Most European girls have a slim figure. Spanish sportswomen. Italian women are graceful and have a thin waist, despite their delicious food. Slavic girls at the world “council” were recognized as thin. Ladies from the Netherlands can boast of long legs.

Photo. Italian with a thin waist Monica Bellucci

• Asia.

Fragile and short in stature, this is how others see Chinese women. In Israel, they do not attach special importance to the figure of girls; attention is directed to facial features. In Vietnam, women are sophisticated, with thin necks.

• America.

Despite the massive problem of obesity, most girls in the United States dream of ideal hourglass proportions. Those who managed to achieve a thin waist are Mexicans. In Peru, women became famous for their wide hips and full bust.

• Africa.

On the continent, representatives of the African race have very slender bodies. They are the envy of Europeans who are on diets and American women whose standards are far from ideal. In Africa, women know a sense of proportion and balance. They eat little and are constantly on the move.

The ideal woman for the average man

Unfortunately, many representatives of the stronger sex themselves are far from perfect, so they shy away from bright, self-confident women, experiencing a feeling of self-doubt around them. To meet the ideals of such men, it is enough for ladies to have hair below average length and a toned, but not “over-dried” figure.

Ordinary men - with a beer belly and sunken chest - prefer to see next to them a pleasant, sweet, charming woman, in whose company he will feel quite confident.

How to calculate body proportions

To calculate the overall proportions of the body in accordance with the “golden ratio”, you need to measure your height, shoulder width, leg length, neck, chest, waist, hips, wrists and shins, and correlate them with the proportions below:

• The circumference of the neck is equal to double the circumference of the wrists.
• The waist circumference is equal to twice the neck circumference.
• Shoulder width should not exceed 25% of height.
• The waist circumference is 60-70% of the hip circumference.
• The ratio of the length of the body to the length of the legs (measured from the head of the femur) is 1.2-1.4.

How to calculate your ideal weight?

Your ideal weight can be calculated by subtracting 110 from your height in centimeters. You can add or subtract 5-7 kilograms to the resulting figure, making adjustments for your body type and individual characteristics of your figure. So, asthenics can immediately take away 115, and hypersthenics 105.

The network provides online calculators that will calculate your ideal weight taking into account body parameters, lifestyle and nutritional intensity.

The formula for calculating offline weight is primitive and does not take into account all the nuances, for example, the fact that a girl involved in sports or physical labor may be overweight, but she will have a beautiful, toned figure and excellent health.

Hypersthenic type

These ladies can boast of the most correct feminine forms. They have large breasts and curvy hips, a plump tummy, a beautiful neckline and shoulders. Most often they are short with wide bones, and, as a result, voluminous ankles and wrists. The metabolism in the body is somewhat slowed down, which leads to rapid weight gain, primarily fat reserves. These ladies look very appetizing. Prominent representatives include Beyoncé and Kim Kardashian.

The circumference of the wrist, like no other sign of the correct physique, indicates that a girl belongs to one or another type of structure, therefore, to determine the type, they resort to measuring the volume of this part of the hand. You need to wrap a measuring tape above your hand, like a bracelet, and write down the numbers. A volume of up to 16 cm is characteristic of asthenic, 16-18.5 – normosthenic, more than 18.5 – hypersthenic.

Anthropometry is not only about determining the type of build, it also considers height, weight and body proportions.

Types of female figures: which one is ideal?

Each girl has different body features. Some of them are congenital, genetically determined, and the rest depend on lifestyle. The female body type is formed from pronounced characteristics. Based on them, the trainer draws up a training program, and the stylist selects clothes.

• Hourglass.

This figure type is graceful. It shows balance. When a thin waist neutralizes moderately voluminous hips and bust. The buttocks are round and the legs are slender. Fat, if any, is distributed evenly over all parts of the body. An hourglass is the ideal parameters for a girl. Most representatives of the fair sex strive to approach them.

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V-shape (triangle).
Body type with broad shoulders, large breasts, fairly narrow hips and slender legs. When engaging in physical activity, a girl with such characteristics needs to increase the volume of her buttocks. The fat layer likes to accumulate in the upper abdomen, while the waist is visible, which means that this deficiency can be corrected with nutrition.

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How to quickly lose weight without dieting and lose belly fat?

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Rectangle.
A boyish figure without relief curves. The proportions: chest, waist, hips are almost the same. A rectangular girl gains weight with great difficulty, since her metabolism is accelerated.

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Pear (spoon).
With this type of female figure, the emphasis falls on the lower part of the body. The buttocks are massive, the hips are wide, but the shoulders, chest and stomach look disproportionately small. The pear girl is predominantly short in stature and has short legs. Fat is concentrated below the waist.

Photo. Jennifer Lopez: a typical representative of a female pear figure

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Apple.
The most dangerous area for this type of figure is the waist and stomach. They create a visual association of a girl with an apple. Flat buttocks and narrow hips add fuel to the fire. Slender legs and an expressive bust improve the situation. Intense training and serious dietary changes will help restore balance in your figure.

Deficiencies in one or another type of figure are covered by correction with the help of physical exercises. For example, girls with a V-shape need intense training for large muscle groups - the legs. It is important for the “pear” to focus on the upper body. With a “rectangle”, nutrition comes first. The “apple” will need an intensive training regime. Girls with this type of figure should lean on cardio. The hourglass is in the best position. Ideal proportions allow them to simply keep themselves in shape and enjoy the process.

Calculation of weight norms

A healthy weight range varies for each type. However, excess weight is not always an indicator of excess fat in the body. Adipose tissue is a necessary part of any body; without it, health and proper metabolism are impossible. The standard body fat ratio for men is 1/20, and for women it is 1/16. Most of it is located under the skin, protecting organs from hypothermia, overheating or injury. In addition, fat provides energy reserves necessary for emergency situations. Therefore, you should not thoughtlessly drive it away, without taking into account your indications, doctor’s prescriptions and body type.

There are different weight norms in grams per centimeter of height for asthenics, normosthenics and hypersthenics. For men, these parameters are different.

• For thin-boned girls, this figure is from 315 to 355 g, depending on age.
• For women of normosthenic build – from 325 to 380 g;
• For hypersthenics – from 355 to 400 g.

Calculating your weight per centimeter of height is simple: just divide your body weight in grams by your height in centimeters. Having correctly determined your body type, it is easy to calculate your ideal weight: just multiply the coefficient by your height.

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I think any woman in her life has noticed that she is gaining weight and losing weight in certain places. This is due to different types of figures. And body types, in turn, are determined by genetics. Bodybuilding is essentially building the body, correcting proportions, and bringing all types of figures to a certain common denominator. If you look at bikini girls in competitive form, among them it is almost unclear who is the “apple”, who is the “pear”, and who is the “X”. Because the built body has more harmonious proportions.

Knowing your body type, it is easier to understand what proportions need to be compensated, and therefore, how to train. I’ll say right away that in addition to the body type, there is a body type: asthenic, normosthenic, hypersthenic (ectomorph, mesomorph, endomorph). Asthenic - thin, normosthenic - normal, hypersthenic - prone to obesity. Body type is measured by wrist width or elbow width. How to distinguish one from the other? Asthenics in the usual (untrained) state are thin, thin-boned, their muscle mass grows with difficulty and quickly disappears. Normosthenics are all people with a normal physique. Not thin and not fat. The most successful body type for bodybuilding, as muscle mass grows quickly and fat disappears just as quickly. Hypersthenics (endomorphs) are the so-called people with wide bones. Height is not important, but they usually have a dense physique, large limbs, gain mass well and lose fat poorly. Such people are called “obese,” especially if there are aggravating circumstances such as unhealthy family eating habits. Here's a picture for you, although I think the mesomorph in it is a bit fattened)) well, let it be