How distorted is the modern view of the Ancient Greek male physique?

by Helios_IX

Modern media, through films such as 300, portrays a glamourised and muscular male physique. I was wondering to what extent this is reflective of ancient male body types? The Spartans obviously would have been fit thanks to extensive training but is the modern reflection accurate? would the Spartan diet have been sufficient for maintenance of the body type portrayed in modern media?

SepehrNS

Hello! This is a popular question. Luckily, u/Iphikrates has answered them before :

Here you can read about the historical accuracy of 300

Here you can read about Spartans and their extensive training

Here you can read about physique in ancient greece