Venus dimples are two small indentations on the lower back, just above the buttocks, often seen as a sign of beauty, health, and fitness. “Named after Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty,” these dimples form where a ligament connects the skin to a part of the pelvic bone.

They’re usually more visible in people with low body fat and toned muscles, but their appearance is mostly genetic. “If your parents or grandparents have them, there’s a higher likelihood that you might have them too.”

Men can have similar marks, called Apollo holes, named after the Roman god of strength. Like Venus dimples, they’re also linked to “good health, strong circulation, and a well-maintained physique.”

Though fitness can enhance their appearance, they “cannot be created artificially through workouts or other physical training alone.” Only those born with the ligament structure will have them.

In today’s fitness culture, these dimples are often admired. Some people try to highlight them through exercise and diet, but it’s key to remember they’re “a natural part of your body’s anatomy.”