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Why do ancient Greek marble statues always feature powerful men with notably undersized anatomical features?

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Why do ancient Greek marble statues always feature powerful men with notably undersized anatomical features?

Why do ancient Greek marble statues always feature powerful men with notably undersized anatomical features?
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