| Symmetry is how the body parts fit together to form | | | | The Waist |
| your structure and how your upper and lower body | | | | Your waistline can have a dramatic effect on your |
| are balanced, as well as your left and right side. | | | | symmetry. Small hips are a plus, but if this category is |
| Flex Wheeler and Lenda Murray have to have some | | | | working against you, then you have to put more |
| of the best symmetry I have ever witnessed in the | | | | emphasis on your back and shoulder width to make |
| sport of bodybuilding. They both possess cannon ball | | | | the waist appear smaller. Also, steer clear from |
| deltoids, wide lats, extremely small waists, large quads | | | | twisting movements and weighted side bends, as |
| with flaring sweeps, well-developed calves, and full | | | | these can thicken the mid-section. |
| muscle bellies. Every body part is in balance with the | | | | The Lower Body |
| other. | | | | Legs are the final aspect to extraordinary symmetry. |
| Symmetry is genetic, but there is a lot you can do with | | | | You can't just train legs; you have to BUILD them. |
| what you are given. If you want great symmetry like | | | | Pack on the mass with heavy squats and bring out |
| the pros, then you have to start thinking like a pro and | | | | the outer sweep with hack squats. |
| not train harder per se, but train smarter. | | | | On the flip side, if you are holding extra non-muscle |
| Obviously, wide shoulders and back with a small waist | | | | weight in the lower body, you will be better off using |
| looks exceptional. Therefore, structure your upper | | | | light to moderate weight with the squats and leg press. |
| body training to meet that standard. | | | | This basically comes down to your body type and |
| The Upper Body | | | | genetics. |
| Heavy shoulder presses will build the foundation and | | | | These are just the basics to great symmetry. While |
| lateral raises will further enhance the symmetry. Chins | | | | they are effective for making a symmetrical |
| and lat pull downs will build a wide back to give you | | | | difference, don't forget the chest, all angles of the |
| that well-known "V" taper, and the rows will thicken | | | | shoulders, arms, and calves. |
| your back. | | | | |