It’s not only women who fuss over their weight, men too are equally concerned about their body shape, and taking this into account researchers have identified seven body types among males. Professor Brendan Gough, a psychologist at Leeds Metropolitan University, said modern men care much more about their appearance than previous generations. “We live in a world where appearance is very important for guys — in work, relationships and well-being,” he added. “Few live up to the  models on magazine covers, but more are moisturising, tanning and even wearing make-up. When men look good, they feel good.” The survey found that men felt at their physical best aged 28. But, as they aged, they lost confidence and some even suffered depression about the way they looked. Many felt pressure from magazines to look good but most admitted poor diets and lack of exercise stopped them having a better body.PearThey are a little bit larger around the middle. These men are fit but they don’t possess washboard abs.The actors:  Sunny Deol, Saif Ali Khan and Sanjay DuttCucumberStraight up and down with no extra weight. This shape is more sporty, not particularly ribbed and muscular.The actors: Imran Khan and Akshay KumarTomatoSlightly chubby all over. A little on the heavier side. Could do with some diet and exercise.The actors: GovindaBrickBroad all over. Strong. Alpha male. Pumps iron. Heavy weights and tailormade to play the part of Hulk.The actors: Salman Khan and John AbrahamNachoBroad shoulders and slim waistline. A very worked out body. This type of male spends a lot of time in the gym. Watches what he eats and is very disciplined.The actors:  Hrithik Roshan, Shahid Kapoor, Vidyut Jamwal and Ranveer Singh.String BeanVery skinny and lean. Usually blessed with this type of body. Minimum upkeep needed.The actors: Ranbir Kapoor, Siddharth Malhotra and Arjun RampalSnowmanRounded around the stomach and chest creating a figure of eight-like shape.The actors: Ram Kapoor, Ram Kapoor and Ram Kapoor.What women want?The triangular ‘nacho’, with the broad shoulders and slim waist is most popular with women.Men want?The most coveted shape was a ‘cucumber’ because of the lean figure.

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