The Missing Piece

305 The Training Split for an Aesthetic Physique

Paul Lyngso

In this episode, Paul gets straight into the nuts and bolts of building an aesthetic physique. Picking up from episode 304, he emphasizes that looking good is not about chasing six-pack abs or bulking up until you’re “shirt-on big.” 

Instead, it’s about dialing in your proportions to create a balanced, visually appealing physique—whether you’re in a suit, at the beach, or anywhere in between. Drawing inspiration from the Golden Ratio, Paul explains how these timeless principles of harmony and proportion apply to men’s shoulder-to-waist ratio and women’s hip-to-waist ratio as the foundation for aesthetic goals.

But it’s not just theory—Paul delivers actionable insights on achieving these goals. He'll give you a basic workout split to build music and the principles you need to customize your plan to suit your unique goals, preferences, and schedule.

Free Resource: The Golden Ratio (PDF)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q2m3MLa2lOoObO66Gb-V6Qp_mt8Ke6yW/view

Timestamps:

00:01 Introduction to the aesthetics series and the importance of understanding the philosophy behind fitness and aesthetics
05:50 The golden ratio and why it's a better goal than scale weight or body fat percentage.
10:00 The strategy behind improving the key proportions (shoulder-to-waist ratio for men, hip-to-waist ratio for women)
13:00 Practical nutrition and lifting split and strategies to optimize your physique

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