Shoulders, neck and posture: improve your silhouette

The effect of the shoulder-height ratio

A relatively fine size associated with developed shoulders creates a V-shaped silhouette.

To achieve this effect, the most important muscle groups are often:

• lateral deltoids;
• great back;
• upper back;
• upper part of the pectorals.

It is not necessary to become extremely massive to visually modify the silhouette.

Priority exercises

A simple basis may include:

• developed shoulders;
• lateral elevations;
• vertical pulls or pulls;
• ringing;
• developed inclined;
• leg exercises to maintain a balanced physics.

The increase in loads or repetitions counts more than the number of different exercises.

The neck

An extremely thin neck can accentuate the difference between head and torso. However, direct neck exercises must be progressive.

Start with comfortable amplitudes and low resistance. Avoid sudden movements and heavy loads on the neck.

In case of cervical pain, stop.

The trapezes

The trapezes give thickness at the top of the body, but a very important development can also visually reduce the width of the shoulders in some people.

As always, the objective is balance.

The posture

Stand straight does not mean to remain tense with shoulders pulled to the maximum rearward.

A natural posture is more credible:

• neutral rib cage;
• head in the axis;
• relaxed shoulders;
• stable pond.

Back strength often facilitates this posture.

Clothing strengthens the effect

A well-positioned shoulder seam and a torso-fitting garment can do much more than too wide a garment.

The physical glow-up also goes through the way clothing accompanies the silhouette.