Body proportions/symmetry

[Josie]

I can find charts/ratios for ideal body proportions for men, eg

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/drobson207.htm

but I can't find any for women. Can anyone help?

[poos_n_wees]

Interesting in that link how it says that for perfect bodybuilding PROPORTIONS, your calves, arms and neck should all measure the same :think: I've a long way to go!

I tried googling ideal female proportions/symmetry but got no hits as well. Mind you, I don't think any general formulas can really tell us how we should look.. I think I'd drive myself nuts trying to conform to it! :?

What kind of look are you after? With judging in most BB comps, I guess the 'ideal' bodyshape depends on the category you're aiming for, eg. figure vs physique.

[Josie]

I'm going for quite a muscular (but natural) look. My body has strange proportions as it is and I just wanted to try and keep it within an "ideal" range.

Maybe I'm just being overly sensitive as I got teased for my broad shoulders whan I was a kid.

I've only been training for a few months so it's not crucial right now anyhoo.

[rollesbygirl]

Broad shoulders is something that some of us would give blood for, work those assets !

[Dumbelldog]

Broad shoulders is something that some of us would give blood for, work those assets !

That's right

[Pseudonym]

I got teased for my broad shoulders whan I was a kid.

/wistful sigh.

If only...

[Josie]

guess I shouldn't worry about it then huh?

Thanks for making me feel better peeps. :wink: