Understanding Body Proportions: How Wide Should Your Shoulders Be Compared to Your Head?
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According to classical artistic canons, the ideal male body width is often depicted as three heads across the shoulders, while women are approximately 2.5 heads wide. However, for most people, the question of how wide should your shoulders be compared to your head is not about achieving a perfect artistic ideal but about understanding personal proportions, health, and what is realistically achievable.