Article Examines Looksmaxxing's Connection to Male Body Image and Online Culture

A 2024 article published on Dazed Digital explores the phenomenon of looksmaxxing, analyzing its relationship to male body image standards, incel culture, and misogyny. The piece references the author's previous work on how male physique ideals have shifted, noting that muscular builds once associated with superheroes and bodybuilders have become more mainstream expectations. The article investigates who the looksmaxxing movement primarily serves and its cultural implications.