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Why a Tan Makes Muscles Look More Defined
I’ll say this plainly: definition isn’t just built in the gym. It’s revealed through grooming.
1/15/20261 min read
Muscle shape is all about contrast. When your skin tone is uneven, definition gets lost. When it’s even, lines appear sharper, shoulders look broader, and arms look more structured — without adding a single rep.
A natural looking tan creates subtle shadow and warmth across the skin. That contrast helps highlight muscle separation in areas like the chest, shoulders, and arms. The result isn’t darker skin — it’s cleaner lines.
This is where most men get it wrong. More colour doesn’t equal more definition. In fact, overdoing it can flatten everything out. The goal is restraint. A touch of warmth. An even finish.
The gym builds the muscle.
A good tan reveals it.
That’s the Gatsby way.