Would Michelangelo’s David pass a looksmaxxing audit?

Modern fitness trends often promote a "Greek god" physique, but the actual standards of antiquity differ significantly from today's bodybuilding. As The Conversation tells it, ancient ideals focused on balance, symmetry, and proportion rather than sheer mass, a philosophy mirrored in sculptures like Michelangelo's David. This contrasts with the rise of "mass monsters" in recent decades, whose physiques are often driven by synthetic hormones and steroids. The author warns that chasing these unattainable, pharmacological standards can lead young men toward muscle dysmorphia and a dangerous sense of hubris.

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