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Shoulder-to-Waist Ratio

The proportional relationship between shoulder width and waist circumference.

Level
Beginner
Type
Trainable
Cost
Low
Impact
Long-term
Confidence
High
Updated
May 2026
Extended Definition

A higher shoulder-to-waist ratio underpins the V-taper and is one of the strongest physique signals. Highly improvable: build shoulders and back, keep the waist lean.

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