Inspired by Kylie and Kendall Jenner's toned shoulders, the "yacht shoulders" TikTok trend followers want their shoulders to have a very specific look.
Through targeted upper body workouts, as demonstrated by fitness influencers like Natalie Rose they aim to achieve very slim, toned shoulders with visible bones and prominent collarbones.
Beauty standards like "yacht shoulders" spark warnings about potential dangers and unrealistic expectations. According to critics, such beauty trends fuel insecurities, body dysmorphia, and self-esteem issues, especially for young teenagers.
TikTok has previously removed hashtags related to similar body trends like "legging legs" due to concerns about promoting unrealistic standards. The "yacht shoulders" videos did not violate company guidelines, the company said.
This article was written in collaboration with Generative AI news company Alchemiq
Sources: Newsweek, New York Post , Liputan6, Tyla.