The average hip size for lifters is 97 cm for men and 100 cm for women. Compare your unflexed hip size by gender and height below.
Overall Hip Size Standards (cm)
| Rating | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Very Small | 80 | 84 |
| Small | 88 | 91 |
| Medium | 97 | 100 |
| Large | 106 | 110 |
| Very Large | 116 | 120 |
What is the average hip size?
Men
97 cm
Women
100 cm
The average hip size for lifters across all heights is 97 cm for men and 100 cm for women.
What hip size is large? A hip size of 106 cm for men or 110 cm for women is large. A very large hip size is 116 cm for men or 120 cm for women.
What hip size is small? A hip size of 88 cm for men or 91 cm for women is small. A very small hip size is 80 cm for men or 84 cm for women.
Male Hip Size Standards by Height (cm)
| Height | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 165 cm | 78 | 85 | 93 | 102 | 111 |
| 170 cm | 79 | 86 | 95 | 104 | 113 |
| 175 cm | 80 | 88 | 96 | 105 | 115 |
| 180 cm | 82 | 89 | 98 | 107 | 117 |
| 185 cm | 83 | 91 | 99 | 109 | 118 |
| 190 cm | 84 | 92 | 101 | 110 | 120 |
| 195 cm | 85 | 93 | 102 | 112 | 122 |
Female Hip Size Standards by Height (cm)
| Height | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 cm | 79 | 86 | 94 | 103 | 112 |
| 155 cm | 81 | 88 | 96 | 105 | 114 |
| 160 cm | 82 | 89 | 98 | 107 | 116 |
| 165 cm | 83 | 91 | 99 | 108 | 118 |
| 170 cm | 85 | 92 | 101 | 110 | 120 |
| 175 cm | 86 | 94 | 103 | 112 | 122 |
| 180 cm | 88 | 95 | 104 | 114 | 124 |
| 185 cm | 89 | 97 | 106 | 116 | 126 |
What do the hip size standards mean?
| Very Small (XS) | Higher than 5% of users. |
|---|---|
| Small (S) | Higher than 20% of users. |
| Medium (M) | Higher than 50% of users. |
| Large (L) | Higher than 80% of users. |
| Very Large (XL) | Higher than 95% of users. |
Ideal Body Measurements Based on Hip Size
Male Ideal Body Measurements Based on Hip Size
The average hip size for a male lifter is 97 cm. Ideal body measurements at this size are shoulders 124.2 cm, chest 105.7 cm, hips 97.0 cm, waist 83.4 cm, thighs 59.2 cm, neck 40.7 cm, calves 38.8 cm, biceps 37.8 cm and forearms 30.1 cm. Based on 2,150 male results from 2022 to 2026.
Standard sizes: XS 80 cm · S 88 cm · M 97 cm · L 106 cm · XL 116 cm
| Body Part | Average | Ideal |
|---|---|---|
| Shoulders | 120.3 cm | 124.2 cm |
| Chest | 102.8 cm | 105.7 cm |
| Hips | 97.0 cm | 97.0 cm |
| Waist | 88.3 cm | 83.4 cm |
| Thighs | 58.2 cm | 59.2 cm |
| Neck | 39.8 cm | 40.7 cm |
| Calves | 37.8 cm | 38.8 cm |
| Biceps | 36.9 cm | 37.8 cm |
| Forearms | 29.1 cm | 30.1 cm |
Female Ideal Body Measurements Based on Hip Size
The average hip size for a female lifter is 100 cm. Ideal body measurements at this size are shoulders 106.0 cm, hips 100.0 cm, chest 92.0 cm, waist 75.0 cm, thighs 57.0 cm, calves 37.0 cm, neck 34.0 cm, biceps 32.0 cm and forearms 25.0 cm. Based on 823 female results from 2022 to 2026.
Standard sizes: XS 84 cm · S 91 cm · M 100 cm · L 110 cm · XL 120 cm
| Body Part | Average | Ideal |
|---|---|---|
| Shoulders | 104.0 cm | 106.0 cm |
| Hips | 100.0 cm | 100.0 cm |
| Chest | 92.0 cm | 92.0 cm |
| Waist | 78.0 cm | 75.0 cm |
| Thighs | 58.0 cm | 57.0 cm |
| Calves | 37.0 cm | 37.0 cm |
| Neck | 33.0 cm | 34.0 cm |
| Biceps | 31.0 cm | 32.0 cm |
| Forearms | 25.0 cm | 25.0 cm |
Average shows body sizes based on all lifters. Ideal shows body sizes based on lean lifters.
Ideal Hip Ratios
These are physique proportions for lifters, not medical targets.
Male Ideal Hip Ratios
The ideal waist to hip ratio for a male lifter is 0.86. The ideal shoulder to hip ratio for a male lifter is 1.28. Ratios show each body part divided by hip size. Based on 2,150 male results from 2022 to 2026.
| Body Part | Average | Ideal |
|---|---|---|
| Shoulders | 1.24 | 1.28 |
| Chest | 1.06 | 1.09 |
| Hips | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Waist | 0.91 | 0.86 |
| Thighs | 0.60 | 0.61 |
| Neck | 0.41 | 0.42 |
| Calves | 0.39 | 0.40 |
| Biceps | 0.38 | 0.39 |
| Forearms | 0.30 | 0.31 |
Female Ideal Hip Ratios
The ideal waist to hip ratio for a female lifter is 0.75. The ideal shoulder to hip ratio for a female lifter is 1.06. Ratios show each body part divided by hip size. Based on 823 female results from 2022 to 2026.
| Body Part | Average | Ideal |
|---|---|---|
| Shoulders | 1.04 | 1.06 |
| Hips | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Chest | 0.92 | 0.92 |
| Waist | 0.78 | 0.75 |
| Thighs | 0.58 | 0.57 |
| Calves | 0.37 | 0.37 |
| Neck | 0.33 | 0.34 |
| Biceps | 0.31 | 0.32 |
| Forearms | 0.25 | 0.25 |
Average shows hip ratios based on all lifters. Ideal shows hip ratios based on lean lifters.
How to Measure Hip Size
For the closest comparison, measure your hip unflexed with a flexible tape on bare skin or light clothing. Stand with your feet together and weight evenly distributed. Measure horizontally around the fullest point of the hips and buttocks. Keep the tape flat and snug without compressing the skin, and use the same method each time. Community measurements are self-reported, so individual technique may vary.
Does hip size include the buttocks?
Yes. The tape passes around the fullest point of the hips and buttocks. It does not measure the straight-line width of the hip bones.
Data behind the hip size standards
Strength Level analysed 2,973 results to produce our hip size standards. For ideal hip ratios, we linked these with 44,956 measurements across 9 body parts. We will continue to update them as more community data becomes available. See how Body Standards were developed in 2026.
| Total results | 2,973 |
|---|---|
| Male results | 2,150 |
| Female results | 823 |
| Lean male results | 179 |
| Lean female results | 69 |
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Hips
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