When men started to obsess over six-packs
- Written by Conor Heffernan, Assistant Professor of Physical Culture and Sport Studies, The University of Texas at Austin College of Liberal Arts
The ideal male body assumed a new definition in the 19th century.Strongman Project, CC BYThe cultural obsession with six-pack abdominals shows no signs of abating. And if research into male body image is to be believed, it will likely only grow, thanks to social media.
Today, there’s an entire industry centered on obtaining – and...
