Take a look at top IFBB professional bodybuilder Phil Heath. He finished fifth in the world at the 2009 Mr. Olympia show, and he could have been even higher. When he flexes his arms, he is probably one of the most impressive human beings on the planet. His back is thick and shredded. His legs are full and crisp. He has one of the top physiques in the world – almost. Phil was cursed with narrow clavicles. His shoulder blades are 2 to 4 inches closer than those of his peers. When you see bodybuilders like Victor Martinez or Jay Cutler standing next to him, the differences become more than obvious. He carries just as much muscle, but his torso just appears to be crunched together. This is something that will be with him forever. He’ll finish among the top physiques in the world – but he’ll always have to work hard to overcome his narrow clavicles.

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