We called it in July, but 2012 was the best year for man candy enjoyment since the human race imposed clothing. Herewith, our picks for the best pecs (and much more!) of 2012:

Best Male Stripper Movie: “Magic Mike”
Best Stripper in Said Male Stripper Movie: Channing Tatum
Best Olympic Athlete To Continue Removing His Shirt on U.S. Television: Ryan Lochte
Best Olympic Athlete To Continue Removing His Shirt Everywhere Else: Tom Daley
Greatest Olympic Sport of All Time: Men’s Olympic Diving
Best Use of Paparazzi on Miami Beach: Shemar Moore
Best Use of Paparazzi Everywhere Else: Jon Hamm’s Bulge
Best Shaking of His Stuff in Tighty Whities: Zac Efron
Best Reappearance of a Hot Stud on Network Television: Taylor Kinney
Most Ovary-Exploding “Dancing With the Stars” Routines: William Levy
Sexiest “Dancing With the Stars” Celebrity Who Was a Great Dancer Too: Gilles Marini
Hottest Zombie Hunter: Norman Reedus (“The Walking Dead”)
Hottest Newcomer on Morning Television: Michael Strahan’s Legs
Mr. Absolutely Everywhere and We Ain’t Complainin’: Adam Levine
Where Have You Been All Our Lives Award: Colin O’Donoghue (“Once Upon a Time”)
Worst Pairing in Professional Sports That Held SUCH Promise Initially But in the End Absolutely Sucked: Mark Sanchez and Tim Tebow
The Only Choice for Christian Grey, So Stop the Debate Now: Matt Bomer
Personal Fantasy Object of 2012: Jean Dujardin
Most Swoonworthy Man in the World 2012: Joe Manganiello

Do you agree? Let us know your picks in the comments!