In mathematics two quantities are in the golden ratio if their ratio is the same as the ratio of their sum to the larger of the two quantities. In fact the human face abounds with examples of the golden ratio. Hugh jackman in peak shape displays the golden ratio. Expressed algebraically for quantities a and b with a b 0 where the greek letter phi or represents the golden ratio. Visually the golden ratio is as follows. His formula is based on wrist measurement.
The golden ratio in bodybuilding. To relate this to bodybuilding sculptures of bodies often have a golden ratio between the shoulders since this ratio is naturally pleasing to the eye. The human body illustrates the golden section or divine proportion. The blue line a golden section. At the atomic level in the skeletal system of animals tree branches the veins of leaves and the human body of course. The chest measurement is 1618 times the waist measurement there is even a workout routine targeting this ratio.
The divine proportion in the body the white line is the bodys height. Ideal body size in the book brawn stuart mcrobert published the old john mccallum formula for challenging yet realistic measurements for hard gainers. Perfect golden ratio body proportions for men. In men this is considered the most attractive ratio between waist and chest ie. The figure on the right illustrates the geometric relationship. Distance from the ground to your knees.
Beauty in the the human form is closely correlated to if not defined by. 11618 1 to 1618 the golden ratio is everywhere. And its really easy to measure this and determine how close your body shape is to this mathematical and genetically driven ideal. Distance from your wrist to your elbow. And the human body this exercise is divided into 3 parts. Length of your hand.
The golden ratio for a womans body the mathematical ideal golden ratio number is 1618. Distances a b and c. In other words body sculptures of men often have a shoulder to waist ratio of 1618. An example of ideal build then would be a 48 shoulder measurement with a 30 waist measurement. Looking elsewhere on the body the face is another great example. The golden ratio and perfect proportions for the male body.
The head forms a golden rectangle with the eyes at its midpointthe mouth and nose are each placed at golden sections of the distance between the eyes and the bottom of the chin. February 16 2013 by gary meisner 7 comments. The golden ratio is numerically expressed as follows. Well use the golden ratio building blocks developed on the life page again for each line segment. A narrow waist rising up to a broad chest and shoulders. This does also apply to women.
Distance from the ground to your belly button. The human body is based on phi and 5. Distance from your belly button to the top of your head. So the meaning of this adonis golden ratio boils down to a sort of v shaped upper body.
Gallery of Golden Ratio Body Measurement
