Exploring the Source of Male Strength: Why Leg and Waist Muscles are a Core Criterion for Judging a Good Man
Then you might wonder: why are the lower body and legs so important? In short, there's an unbreakable link between a man's leg and waist muscles and his overall strength. Testosterone is an indispensable male hormone in shaping a man's physique, competitive spirit, decisiveness, logical thinking, and other uniquely male cognitive abilities and mental strength.
Testosterone plays a vital role in enhancing libido and maintaining male self-confidence. Men with higher testosterone levels are energetic and vibrant, and tend to be more considerate and understanding towards women. This testosterone is produced in the lower body. Furthermore, the testes and adrenal glands, which produce male-specific energy and vitality, are also located in the lower body. Therefore, men with strong lower bodies tend to have higher energy and reproductive capabilities, and are less likely to experience problems common in modern society such as lack of sexual activity or abnormal sperm.
In the past, women often used "three highs" (tall stature, high education, and high income) as criteria for finding ideal men. However, even if a man met all three criteria, if he was physically weak and had poor sexual performance, then even if she initially thought he was quite good, she would soon feel dissatisfied and regretful. I've heard that recently the criteria for choosing a man have changed from "three highs" to "three Cs": Cooperation, Comfort, and Consultation.
A reliable man who can cooperate with his wife, helping with housework and childcare; who feels comfortable in her presence; and who can discuss things with her-such a man is naturally an ideal partner. Therefore, women should especially choose men with well-developed waist and leg muscles. Men with well-developed waist and leg muscles are full of energy. Both socially and biologically, they are more confident in their masculinity.
Men who are confident in their masculinity are mentally stable and have ample psychological space. They are bound to proactively protect their lovers, wives, and children, striving to provide them with a comfortable environment. As the old saying goes, "The feet are the first to age." Indeed, the legs and waist are among the first parts of the body to weaken. It is said that if one does not exercise at all, by the time they are in their seventies or eighties, their leg muscle strength will have declined to about half of what it was in their twenties.
Endurance and cardiorespiratory function are said to decline at a rate of 1% per year, leading to aging and disease. Therefore, even young people who don't regularly exercise their lower body and legs will soon experience various ailments due to weakness in the lower body and declining muscle strength, resulting in serious health problems. In other words, men with weak lower bodies also face significant health concerns. Conversely, men with strong lower body and leg muscles are virtually immune to disease.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the biggest cause of illness or physical discomfort lies in internal coldness. Once the body becomes cold, blood circulation deteriorates, preventing fresh blood from being delivered to all the cells in the body. There's a saying: "All diseases originate from one source, beginning with blood stagnation." The blood stasis caused by poor and obstructed blood circulation is the root of all diseases and discomfort. Of course, the function of the testes and adrenal glands-the sources of male energy-which I mentioned earlier, will also decline due to coldness, and testosterone secretion will decrease accordingly.
Therefore, to prevent illness and discomfort, keeping the body warm-raising body temperature and improving blood circulation-is the best method. 40% of the body's temperature is generated by muscles, and 70% of those muscles are concentrated in the lower body. Therefore, exercising the lower body and keeping the muscles active helps maintain a higher body temperature and promotes blood circulation. This, in turn, helps build a healthy body that is less susceptible to illness and discomfort.
Previously, I've been discussing the lower body as a whole, but of course, there are specific areas within the lower body that require special attention. Specifically, these are the buttocks (around the waist) and thighs. The upper body and the area below the knees are less of a concern; even for thin or short individuals, as long as the buttocks (around the waist) and thighs have strong and well-developed muscles, it's generally fine.
If you currently have someone in mind to be your boyfriend or husband, quickly check his buttocks and thighs! The same applies to women hoping to meet a good man in the future; once you find "the one," ignore his face and casually check his waist and legs. If his waist is strong enough and his glutes are well-developed, then this man is basically qualified.
The key to judging a man lies in two points: observing whether he has a firm, shapely buttocks that appear good from the side, and whether his thigh muscles are elastic. These two points can be discerned to some extent even when he's wearing a suit. Men who meet these two criteria are likely to be energetic and vibrant, and are undoubtedly excellent men.
However, if, unfortunately, the other person's waist and legs aren't very developed, it would be too hasty to conclude that "this person is out" based solely on this. Muscles can be built up. If the lower body appears weak, a woman can encourage him to work on his waist and legs to become a stronger man. Ultimately, when choosing a healthy man, the key is to focus on the condition of his lower body.
Some men have thick necks and broad upper bodies, but their lower bodies are not as impressive, which is unacceptable. Even if a man has a V-shaped physique, if his glutes and thigh muscles are not well-developed, he is still unacceptable. Furthermore, a solid lower body is different from being overweight; this is a crucial point to consider during observation. Overweight and tall men may appear strong at first glance, but they are often just a collection of fat and water.
Rather than choosing a tall man who is all fat, it's better to choose a short, thin man who is muscular.