Whats a good Chest to Waist ratio to be considered aesthetic?

[percussion8903]

I'd say at LEAST 3 to 2. But some pros are pushing 2 to 1 like Melvin and Dexter

[FendersRule]

Doesn't matter what your waist size is. You can always fix it by making other parts bigger- it's all relative.

Arnold had a wider waist, and he's considered god.

Tiny waist- it's a good trait to have, but it ain't gonna make or break you. It's almost as important as hair style.

[Dbol26]

Doesn't matter what your waist size is. You can always fix it by making other parts bigger- it's all relative.

Arnold had a wider waist, and he's considered god.

Tiny waist- it's a good trait to have, but it ain't gonna make or break you. It's almost as important as hair style.

X2 if u have a huge waist, make sure u have huge fukin lats

[twiztiddevil]

I'd say at LEAST 3 to 2. But some pros are pushing 2 to 1 like Melvin and Dexter

Or 3 to 1 like Wolf.... :P

[stealth_swimmer]

Or 3 to 1 like Wolf.... :P

[Baby_Jesus]

hmm not sure

[kenwa]

1 to 1.7.

It's the fibonacci series. It's nature's perfect ratio. You'll find this is just about perfect for everything.

[Duckenheimer]

1 to 1.7.

It's the fibonacci series. It's nature's perfect ratio. You'll find this is just about perfect for everything.

It's not perfect for my band's time signatures.

[kenwa]

touche.

[YvonMoraes]

How does one actually take that ratio? formula etc, and is it based on circumference, or width across the body?

[frvrmuscle]

actually, id say from an aesthetic point of view that the shoulder to waist ratio is more important than chest to waist. just my .02

[antish]

lat insertions also play a role in this.very often lack of muscle mass/underdevelopment is considered aesthetic e.g Zane.

[germanyt]

1 to 1.7.

It's the fibonacci series. It's nature's perfect ratio. You'll find this is just about perfect for everything.

You sound like Max Coen from the move Pi

[DiamondDelts]

Lol. Shoulder to waist ratio is a key measurement when it comes to aesthetics. Not chest to waist.

[battousai216]

i agree shoulder to waist is more important. but i don't know what the ideal ratio is

[DiamondDelts]

i agree shoulder to waist is more important. but i don't know what the ideal ratio is

The ideal benchmark is for your shoulder girth measurement to be at least 20" more than your waist measurement. So if a guy has a 34" waist his shoulder measurement would/should be 54" to pull off a great taper. There are exceptions to this rule but all in all I've found it to be quite effective when observing other's physiques over the years.

[Guardian]

The ideal benchmark is for your shoulder girth measurement to be at least 20" more than your waist measurement. So if a guy has a 34" waist his shoulder measurement would/should be 54" to pull off a great taper. There are exceptions to this rule but all in all I've found it to be quite effective when observing other's physiques over the years.

According to Greek Ideals I believe the chest should be 30% larger then the waist.

[user23960508710783]

I'd say at LEAST 3 to 2. But some pros are pushing 2 to 1 like Melvin and Dexter

According to the 2007 Olympia, the ratio is 1:1

The V-Shape is so yesterday -- the H-Shape is what's currently hot.

[PrinceNZ]

Doesn't matter what your waist size is. You can always fix it by making other parts bigger- it's all relative.

You don't really understand what a "ratio" is, do you?

[Murdok1741]

It's not perfect for my band's time signatures.

Haha, good to see another musician in here.

[Duckenheimer]

You don't really understand what a "ratio" is, do you?

x 2 I just realised his post has nothing to do with the thread.

[Eightpak]

According to the 2007 Olympia, the ratio is 1:1

The V-Shape is so yesterday -- the H-Shape is what's currently hot.

lol

[MesoPeaks]

i agree shoulder to waist is more important. but i don't know what the ideal ratio is

x2 ,I agree too to DD

Coz I've heard shoulder to waist ratio more than "chest to waist ratio?"

[jocktheglide]

I fckin suck I dont have any of those ratios posted on my body..damn im a fat ass....

[superfunk]

1 to 1.7.

It's the fibonacci series. It's nature's perfect ratio. You'll find this is just about perfect for everything.

Ya it's called the Golden Ratio (Phi), the most random number possible. It's closer to 1.6 btw

Phi to 10000 decimal points

[FaceThePain]

60" chest, 28" waist, and your fine lol

[user23960508710783]

60" chest, 28" waist, and your fine lol

LOL -- yeah, that should be easy enough, huh?

Maybe if you just take enough Cell-Tech AND Hydroxycut . . .

[aareyouyell]

It's neither 2 to 1 nor 3 to 2 but only 4 to 3! Actually that is the chest to waist ratio you end up with if your shoulders and waist are in golden ratio. The golden ratio is 1.618:1.

[transformerchad]

It's neither 2 to 1 nor 3 to 2 but only 4 to 3! Actually that is the chest to waist ratio you end up with if your shoulders and waist are in golden ratio. The golden ratio is 1.618:1.

Dno if srs

EDIT: MY apologies for bumping a 6year old thread

[Problematique91]

What is with the old thread bumps lately?