Body Language Beats Biceps by 1000x

While height or fit matters to some, here’s what matter to most:

How you carry yourself.

A relaxed stance says, “I know who I am.”
Crossed arms say, “I don’t want to be here.”

Research shows:
Expansive, relaxed postures make people seem more confident, trustworthy, and approachable.
Defensive cues?

They light up the brain’s threat detection system.

What you show physically changes how someone feels emotionally.

Comfort is contagious.
Tension is too.

The tricky part?

You can’t fix this in editing.
It’s baked into the photo.

Supporting Research

• Expansive body postures increase perceived attractiveness by +33% (PNAS, 2016)
• Open postures enhance trust and approachability within 500ms of viewing (Psychological Science, 2014)
• Crossed arms or poor stance lowers perceived confidence and increases “pass” rates in blind swipe tests (internal RSF data, 2024)