[Strength training determines 70% of a man’s appeal] The ‘Golden Ratio of the Upper Body’ that women are unconsciously attracted to and the evidence for strength training

💡 Introduction

“Does strength training really make you more popular with women?”
“Between a lean, muscular build and a bulky, muscular build, what kind of physique are women actually attracted to?”

Even though you’ve started going to the gym to improve yourself, do you ever feel anxious about whether your efforts are headed in the right direction?
I often hear people worry, “Won’t I turn women off if I build too much muscle?”

First, I will share the conclusion derived from rigorous research in evolutionary psychology and anthropometry.

[Conclusion 1]
It has been found that approximately 70% of a man’s physical attractiveness (popularity) can be explained by ‘upper body strength and robustness (muscle mass)’.
[Conclusion 2]
What women are instinctively attracted to is not excessive hypertrophy, but a ‘V-shape with broad shoulders and a trim waist’ and ‘moderate low body fat’.
[Conclusion 3]
What you should start today is upper body resistance training 2–3 times a week that focuses on the shoulders (deltoids), back (latissimus dorsi), and chest (pectoralis major).

🔬 Scientific Evidence: What We Learn from Research Papers

What I am introducing here is a groundbreaking empirical study published in the prestigious Proceedings of the Royal Society B, which directly examined the relationship between male physical attractiveness and strength.

📊 Overview of the Study

The research team prepared photos of the upper bodies of male subjects with their faces obscured, while simultaneously objectively measuring the subjects’ actual strength (such as maximum upper body strength) using machine training and other methods.
Then, they had multiple groups of female evaluators determine which physiques were physically attractive.

🔍 Surprising Facts Revealed by the Study

1. Upper body strength and muscle mass determine 70% of attractiveness
   The results of the statistical analysis showed that approximately 70% of the ‘variation in physical attractiveness’ perceived by women is explained by ‘upper body strength and muscular robustness.’

2. The ‘stronger-looking’ the body, the higher the rating (linear correlation)
   Regarding the question, “Won’t you become less popular if you are too strong?”, the data in this study showed a trend where the higher a man’s index of strength and robustness, the more his attractiveness score increased linearly.
   Surprisingly, not a single woman who participated in the experiment significantly preferred a ‘frail-looking body.’

3. Height and leanness (low body fat) are also positive factors
   In addition to upper body strength, tall stature and a lean physique without excess fat (fat-free mass) were also confirmed as important factors that boost attractiveness.

💡 Why does training your body with strength training make you look attractive?

Throughout evolutionary history, a man’s upper body muscles (chest, shoulders, back, and arms) were direct signals of ‘hunting ability,’ ‘defensive power against external threats,’ and ‘the ability to acquire resources to protect one’s family.’
Women’s brains are equipped with a mechanism to instantly discern a partner’s health and vitality from their appearance, and it is believed that a trained upper body is unconsciously received as a sign of a healthy and superior partner with high survival capability.

🏋️‍♂️ Practical Advice from the Field (How to)

The key to a ‘popular body’ as indicated by evidence is the contrast between [Upper body outline (shoulders, back, chest)] and [waist leanness (body fat management)].
Here are some specific menus you can start practicing tomorrow.

1. [Where to train] The 3 major target areas that attract women

• Shoulders (middle and rear deltoids): Broaden the shoulders and create the apex of the V-shape (side raises, etc.)

• Back (Latissimus dorsi, Teres major): Emphasizes the taper from the waist (Lat pulldowns, chin-ups, etc.)

• Chest (Upper and middle pectoralis major): Creates a three-dimensional thickness even when viewed from the side (Incline bench press, push-ups, etc.)

2. [When and how much to do]

• Frequency: 2-3 times a week (with 48-72 hours of rest in between)

• Sets: Aim for 10-15 sets per body part per week, using a weight that reaches failure at 8-12 reps (8-12 RM)

• Time: Focus on 45-60 minutes per session

3. [How to lean out]

If there is excess fat on top of your muscles, your hard-earned muscle mass will be hidden.

💪 Summary

Building your body through strength training is not just self-satisfaction; it has been scientifically shown to be the most reliable self-investment to convey your “attractiveness and vitality as a man” to others, even from an evolutionary psychology perspective. as well.

Every time you lift a heavy barbell, your body will surely become more toned, your posture will improve, and along with testosterone, unwavering confidence will overflow from within.

Aiming for your ideal self, let’s continue to build your training one step at a time today!

[References]

• Sell, A., Lukaszewski, A. W., & Townsley, M. (2017). Cues of upper body strength account for most of the variance in men’s bodily attractiveness. Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 284(1869), 20171819. DOI: 10.1098/rspb.2017.1819