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    The document describes the "Perfect" Greek body formula, which is a set of ratios and proportions that were used by Greek architects and artists to create beautiful sculptures like Michelangelo's David. The formula specifies ideal ratios for parts of the body like the waist being 86% of the hips, thighs being 1.75 times the size of the knees, and shoulders being 1.6 times the size of the hips.

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    The Greek Perfect Body Formula

    This ratio was used by architects and artists throughout history to produce objects of
    great beauty (like Michelangelos David and the Greek temples.) Also referred to as
    theGolden Ratio.

    Waist should be 86% of hips


    Thigh should be 1.75 times knee
    Shoulders should be 1.60/hip
    Arm size = 252% of wrist size
    Calf size = 192% of ankle size
    Neck Size = 79% of head size
    Chest Size = 148% of pelvis size
    Thigh size = 175% of knee size

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