When it comes to bodybuilding, illusion is everything. Building well-developed delts and lats can create that classic “V” taper and make your waist appear smaller, but balance is key. If these muscles aren’t developed proportionally, the illusion can be distorted. Larry Scott was known for having narrow clavicles, yet through targeted exercises, hard work, and…
Competitive bodybuilding today seems to be experiencing a bipolar disorder. At the professional level, it’s all about size—the bigger, the better. At the amateur level, it’s all about definition—the more shredded, the better. The result? Pros walking around with distended bellies and amateurs looking like walking skeletons. This extreme approach is unrealistic, unattractive, and unappealing,…