3 Myths About The Male Model

A lot has been said about male modeling in the past, but what’s really going on in the world of the male model? Being a male model means being highly competitive, highly motivated and willing to work hard on your body and career. While female models can get away with being ultra thin, most successful male models are fit – maintaining perfect bodies for photo shoots or runway jobs.

To become a male model means dedicating a large portion of your day to physical fitness, so that you look good on camera. The most popular models are usually around six foot in height and weigh about 165lbs or less. There’s a lot of bad information on the internet about male modeling, and when you start a career with a head full of misconceptions things can go wrong. Here are the top 4 myths about the male model.

Myth #1: The Field is Less Competitive

There are thousands of websites that claim that being a male model is somehow easier than being a female model. The field is less competitive, they say – so it’s easier to get that big break you’ve been waiting for. This is a load of rubbish. Male models have to work their way up the ranks, just like female models have to, only with greater demands on their time and work ethic.

Plus people in the industry know how cut-throat male modeling actually is, and would never say that it’s less competitive. If anything, it’s more difficult to become a successful male model – because companies have a clear idea of the look they want in their adverts and shows. That, coupled with the ideal body, doesn’t get you any closer to success. There is still insane competition that you have to overcome to get the job.

Myth #2: Your Body Must Be Trim

We’ve come across at least six sites that directly tell male models that their bodies mustn’t be too muscular. Obviously there is a line between trim and muscular, and looking like you’ve been taking steroids for several years. The trick here is to be lean, trim and muscular – or you won’t get work. Don’t think for one second that with an average body you’ll make it in male modeling. You won’t!

Myth #3: Your Career and Starting Age

While it’s true that male models begin their career a little older than females, there is a misconception in the industry that just because a model is male – they’ll have a longer career. This isn’t the case at all. In fact men, just like women, mature – and their looks change. It often means less work, and less money. Only the great male models survive to model in their thirties and forties. Otherwise male modeling has an expiry date too!

If you’re planning on taking the male modeling world by storm, then prepare for a long hard road. There is nothing easier about being a male model – you are faced with the same challenges, same competitive environment, and same selection process as the women in your field. This of course, means you’ll have to work just as hard to make it big.