How do I know if my shoulders are broad?

How do I know if my shoulders are broad?

The shoulder width of an average 18-year-old girl is approximately 14 inches. If your collar bone is wider than your waist then you can say that you have broad shoulders. The ratio for which the lovers of broad shoulders care is the golden ratio.

Is it better to have broad or narrow shoulders?

Wide shoulders are desirable because they can make your frame look more proportional by widening the appearance of the upper body. They create an inverted triangle shape in the upper body that’s wider at the top and narrower at the waist. Wide shoulders are more square than round, and sometimes have a bony protrusion.

Are broad shoulders better?

Wide shoulders are usually strong, which can help you with everyday tasks such as lifting heavy objects or playing sports. You’ll also be less likely to injure yourself during exercise. Having well-developed shoulders can indicate strength and health since you’ll have lots of upper body muscle mass.

What size shoulders are considered broad?

So the goal is to get a shoulder-to-waist ratio of 1.618 (or better) to be considered broad shouldered. Take a tailor’s measuring tape and measure all the way around your shoulders and around your back.