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Women are more likely to pass the test than men...

Women tend to have broader, heavier hips and relatively less weight in the upper part of their bodies. That makes them less tippy.

Men generally carry more weight in their shoulders, chest and arms. This makes them prone to "face plants" when they try the test.

Your weight is distributed around a balance point, or "centre of gravity." Where your weight is concentrated determines where your centre is located. If your centre of gravity stays above whatever base you're balancing on - in this case your knees - you can stay up.

It's all about balance

The centre of gravity for most women is close to their hips, so it stays above their knees during the test. For men, it's nearer the shoulders - so it usually moves out beyond their knees, and over they go!

But everyone is different! The length of your limbs, your flexibility and your muscularity play a big role. There are plenty of women who can't do this test - and quite a few men who can.

For more on the mysteries of keeping your balance, try to Stand Like a Stork!, then Do the Patrick!