[@RenaissancePeriodization] What Women REALLY Want in a Physique (And How to Build It)

Link: https://youtu.be/G1cM_vuCqoI

Short Summary

Key Quotes

Okay, here are 5 direct quotes from the transcript that represent valuable insights or interesting points:

1. "A lot of guys are like extremists. Well, I I heard you're supposed to be lean and then girls like you and you're like, 'I'm at 1% body fat, Cindy, do you love me?' That's not going to go so well because typically women that are into men are into men and then you have social skills to work on." (Highlights the point that extreme leanness can be a turn-off and that social skills are just as, if not more, important.)

2. "And then they can use you to breed and discard you like the trash that you are, which is kind of hot. Yeah." (Humorous take on a potential evolutionary/biological underpinning.)

3. "At 6'3, there seems to be a cresting. 6'4, 65, and 66 seem to be roughly equivalent to 63 as far as attractiveness. But once you get much beyond 66, you actually have a little bit of a freak factor." (Provides specific, actionable data on the perceived attractiveness of height.)

4. "Most women do in fact prefer a male mating partner. That's the technical terminology. That is visually bigger than them." (Emphasis on the importance of being physically larger without necessarily knowing exact numbers).

5. "Stated preferences, which is what women say they like, and revealed preferences, which is how they act in the world and actually select mates for mating. And revealed preferences illustrate that women just don't care on average about legs much." (Highlights the difference between what people say they want and what their behavior indicates, specifically regarding leg muscle.)

Detailed Summary

Okay, here's a detailed summary of the YouTube video transcript, broken down into bullet points:

Overall Topic: What physique do women find attractive in men? This video aims to dispel gym bro myths and provide data-backed insights based on examining hundreds of men.

Introduction:

• The video's initial (unsuitable) title alluded to the "ideal male physique."
• The central question: What do women actually find attractive, versus what men think women find attractive?

The Four Essentials (Plus a Bonus):

1. Wider Shoulders and Narrower Waist (Dorito Shape):

   • This is a near-universal preference across cultures.
   • Achieved by prioritizing training:
     • Side deltoids (for width).
     • Lats (for back width and V-taper).
     • Upper pecs (for an "armor-plated" look).
   • Narrower waist is mostly genetics and body fat, not gym work.
   • Avoid excessive oblique training, but the effect is minimal anyway.
   • Waist size is primarily about calorie control (calories in vs. calories out).
   • It's mandatory for getting in that like potential for peak attractiveness kind of vibe for your shoulders to visibly be wider than your waist
   • Extreme V-tapers can be polarizing; ROI diminishes beyond a certain point.

2. Leanness (8-15% Body Fat):

   • Not just as lean as possible.
   • Benefits of being lean:
     • Better facial aesthetics (defined cheekbones, jawline).
     • Enhanced muscle definition ("insta gains" effect).
     • Smaller waist (genetically permitted).
     • Visible abs (ravioli abs).
   • The ideal range is 8-15%:
     • "Athletic leanness" is preferred over extreme "contest shredded" look.
     • Below 6-7% can be less attractive to most women.
     • Provides the "look" without being too extreme.
   • Importance for sexual function: being too lean (under 5%) can negatively impact sex drive and erectile function ("Mr. Winky").

3. Size Matters:

   • Women generally prefer men who are visually bigger than them.
   • Includes:
     • Height:
       • Attractiveness increases up to around 6'3".
       • Taller than 6'6" can be off-putting to some ("freak factor").
     • Weight:
       • Rough rule of thumb: ~35 lbs heavier than the woman.
       • Being significantly heavier (60+ lbs) can be less appealing to many women.
       • Muscle fetishist women like the bigger you get
       • For smaller women, 25-30lbs is fine, for bigger women, 40-50lbs is more attractive.
       • At that point it helps because you can make her feel small and dainty and very secure

4. Bigger Arms and Forearms:

   • Not necessarily a universal obsession, but important.
   • "Thin, weak little spaghetti arms" are a negative.
   • Well-developed arms and forearms convey "masculine energy."
   • Not about having giant arms for the sake of it, but enough to make an impression, even when clothed.

5. Bonus: Legs (Glutes > All Else):

   • Legs are generally less important to women than the other factors.
   • The exception: Avoid having "bro legs" (comically underdeveloped compared to upper body).
   • Shapely glutes are a bonus for some women, but not critical.
   • Prioritize upper body development (delts, pecs, lats) over obsessing about leg size.

Summary and Conclusion:

• To maximize attractiveness (on average):
  • Be ~30lbs heavier than your target woman.
  • Have broader shoulders than your waist (hard rule).
  • Have visible abs.
  • Have at least decently developed arms and forearms.
• Steroids aren't necessary to achieve the "ultimately attractive male physique" for most women.
• After meeting the four essentials, personal preference in body type trumps additional "min/maxing."
• Confidence is key: Confidence is more impactful than physical attributes alone.
• Encourages viewers to share stories of their own transformations.