Standard body measurements

For many of my friends, they care very much about their figure. However, many friends lose weight blindly because they don’t know the standard body measurements. Although losing weight can make obese people healthier. But if our measurements are relatively standard, then losing weight will affect our health. So, do you know what the measurements of a standard body are?

Bust, waist, hips

Curve beauty is an important indicator of female body beauty, and women’s “three measurements” (bust, waist and hips) are the core factors that constitute curvaceous beauty. So, how do you measure whether a woman’s “three measurements” are standard? Our country's bodybuilding experts have studied and summarized a method for calculating the standard measurements of women based on the physique and body shape of the Chinese people, combined with factors such as the impact of fitness exercises on human shape and physique: chest circumference = height (cm) × 0.535, waist circumference = height (cm) × 0.365, hip circumference = height (cm) × 0.565.

The actual calculated index is within ±3 cm of the standard index. If it is less than 5 cm, it means you are too thin; if it is greater than 5 cm, it means you are too plump. However, the measurement standards for professional female models are different. Due to professional requirements, their measurements are somewhat different from normal standards.

The general proportions of women's measurements are: chest circumference is approximately equal to hip circumference, and waist circumference is approximately 23 cm smaller than chest circumference or hip circumference. Through measurement and calculation, if any circumference is found to be different from the standard data, it can be corrected through bodybuilding exercises. Because targeted bodybuilding exercises can enhance the coordinated development of the "three measurements" and prevent imbalances. In addition, bodybuilding exercises can evenly distribute muscles and fat in various parts of the body, which is beneficial to the fitness of the entire physique.

How to measure your measurements:

Chest circumference: Chest circumference reflects the size of the thorax and the development of the chest muscles and breasts, and is an important indicator of physical development. When measuring, stand upright with your arms hanging naturally. Place the front of the tape measure on the upper edge of the nipple and the back of the tape measure on the lower angle of the shoulder blade. First measure your chest circumference when you are at rest, then measure your chest circumference when you take a deep breath, and finally measure your chest circumference when you take a deep breath. The difference in chest circumference during deep inhalation and deep exhalation is the respiratory difference, which can reflect the function of the respiratory organs. The average breathing difference for an adult is 6 to 8 centimeters, and for someone who exercises regularly, the breathing difference can reach more than 10 centimeters. When measuring the chest circumference of an underage female, the tape measure should be placed horizontally at the lower corner of the shoulder blade and in front on the breast peak. When measuring, remind the person being measured not to shrug his shoulders or bend over when exhaling.

Waist circumference: The waist circumference reflects the development of the waist and abdominal muscles. When measuring, stand upright with your arms hanging naturally, do not tighten your abdomen, keep your breathing steady, and place the measuring tape horizontally on the narrowest part above the hip bone and below the ribs (the thinnest part of the waist).

Hip circumference: Hip circumference reflects the development of hip bones and muscles. When measuring, stand upright with your legs together, arms hanging naturally, and place the measuring tape horizontally between the pubic symphysis in front and the most protruding part of the gluteus maximus behind.

Another example:

1. The proportion of upper and lower body: With the navel as the boundary, the proportion of upper and lower body should be 5 to 8, which conforms to the "golden ratio" law.

2. Chest: Measure the chest circumference from the armpit along the fullest part of the chest, which should be half of the height.

3. Waist circumference: Under normal circumstances, measure the thinnest part of the waist. The waist circumference is 20 cm smaller than the chest circumference.

4. Hip circumference: measured in the front of the body, parallel to the pubic bone and at the largest part of the buttocks. The hip circumference is 4 cm larger than the chest circumference.

5. Thigh circumference: at the uppermost part of the thigh, below the hip fold line. The thigh circumference is 10 cm smaller than the waist circumference.

6. Calf circumference: at the fullest part of the calf. The calf circumference is 20 cm smaller than the thigh circumference.

7. Ankle circumference: at the thinnest part of the ankle. The ankle circumference is 10 cm smaller than the calf circumference.

8. Upper arm circumference: in the middle between the shoulder joint and the elbow joint. The circumference of the upper arm is equal to half of the circumference of the thigh.

9. Neck circumference: at the thinnest part of the middle of the neck. Neck circumference is equal to calf circumference.

10. Shoulder width: the distance between the two shoulder peaks. Shoulder width is equal to half of the chest circumference minus 4 cm

3 Criteria for evaluating breast beauty

1. Hemispherical and conical breasts are more ideal in appearance.

2. The breasts are slightly raised and about 8-10 cm thick.

3. The areola is no larger than a 1-yuan coin, has a rosy and tender color, and has a clear boundary with the breast skin. The pigmentation after marriage is brown.

4. The nipple should be protruding, not inverted, and its size should be 1/3 of the diameter of the areola.

Standards for measuring waist slimness

1. It doesn’t matter whether the waist is wide or narrow, but it must be in harmony with the whole body. A thick waist is called a "small waist" and a thin waist is called a "willow waist".

2. The waist must be light and flexible so that it can sway gracefully when walking, with beautiful curves.

3. The waistline is tight, the skin is not loose, and there should not be a lot of excess fat.

Criteria for evaluating beautiful buttocks:

1. The buttocks should be slightly upturned, with a convex front and a curved back, which is an important condition for assessing a beautiful buttocks.

2. The size of the entire buttocks must be balanced and must be in proportion to the body. It is not good if it is too big, but it is certainly not good if it is too small.

3. The buttocks must be firm and round, and should not shake too much when walking.