GUIDE ON HOW I WIDENED MY FRAME WITH THE REEVES SHRUG

[forwardridge]

Steve Reeves

This is legendary bodybuilder Steve Reeves. The first thing we all notice when looking at physiques like this is the frame. His width is unbeaten and absolutely mogs the rest of us to hell. Luckily, he came up with some shit to look 1% more like him. This is where i introduce

The Reeves Shrug

Steve claims he used an exercise he coined the “Reeves Shrug/Deadlift” to increase his bidelt and widen his frame.

Heres how its done:

- Go to a power rack with a barbell

- Place the barbell around knee height

- Load the barbell with a 10/25/45lb plate on each side depending on how strong you are

- Pick the bar up by the plates on the sides, and shrug upward and slightly back

- Aim for 8-10 reps till failure

optional/extra: the reason some call it the “Reeves Deadlift” is because some say you should begin by picking the bar up off the ground then go into a shrug, but the whole range of motion prior to the shrugging part is jester, so just shrug that shit.

Clavicular Growth/Sciency Shit​

What a lot of people don’t realize with this exercise, is that we are NOT lengthening the clavicles. We are adding bone density to them and correcting shoulder posture, to in effect give us a wider frame.

How does this work?

Mechanotransduction - this is the process of converting physical/outside forces to bone growth

Let’s begin with the anatomy of the clavicle. The clavicle is an S-shaped bone, with one end connecting to the scapula and one end connecting to the sternum. The shape of this bone matters, because it creates zones where the bone’s function is mostly being used to pull, and zones where it's being used to push.

The reason the Reeves Shrug works so perfectly in this instance, is because you are using the clavicle to hold the scapula away from the sternum. This motion creates tensile and compressive forces, AKA pulling and pushing tension. This means the tension is reaching ALL areas of the clavicle, not just the pushing zones or just the pulling zones. The pushing and pulling forces cause fluid to flow within the small canals of the clavicle. This fluid movement makes these things called osteocytes turn on and start signaling growth, so lets get into that part more deeply.

Lets briefly understand the Wnt signaling pathway and osteocytes.

Wnt signaling is a growth process in the body. When Wnt proteins are active, they tell osteoblasts to grow/build more bone.

Osteocytes are types of bone cells that signal the body to either build or break down bone via osteoblasts (bone forming cells) and osteoclasts (bone decaying cells). Think of them as sensors.

Osteocytes are “turned on” during mechanical stress in the bone, such as pressure or fluid movement within the bone from working out.

How are they related?

Osteocytes control Wnt signaling through this thing called sclerostin. When you’re sedentary, osteocytes release it. When you’re active, osteocytes reduce it.

In short, sclerostin completely inhibits and stops Wnt signaling, AKA a bone growth pathway. This means that under heavy loads/mechanical stresses, osteocytes are “turned on” and signal to the body to open up bone growth pathways to recover from said stress. The osteocytes signal osteoblasts to create new bone at the end of the clavicle, where the delt and upper trap meet.
This added density literally makes your clavicles POP out more.

Your arms being abducted causes lateral tension.
Shrugging upward causes dynamic loading, which bones respond well to.
Scapula being in a fixed position with chest popped out causes microstrain on the front side/anterior curve of the clavicle.

Protocol​

With this, the more often the better.
I would do this shit everyday if I found the time to, but doing 3 sets at least every other day is good enough. Higher frequency = more growth, remember that.
Make sure to go till failure.

Results
​

before you say i have a shitty frame, im fuckin well aware. its got better tho so if this is cope to you then get some fucking glasses jflll.

tags for some of my goats: @Glorious King @GhostBoySwag @LTNUser @Basti

 

[forwardridge]

@BastiHgh @Copercel

 

[Bryce]

Good high effort thread. Brilliant results.

 

[forwardridge]

Good high effort thread. Brilliant results.

Thank you king
Reeves shrug till i die

 

[Mizi44]

Cool very interesting thanks for sharing will bump

 

[Mizi44]

Bump

 

[forwardridge]

Also shoutout ylvren for putting me on ts when his name was itsjoeverforme on tt lmao. Anyone else remember the TNF stitch? Jfl
@Clavicular

 

[autisticntmaxer]

Steve Reeves

View attachment 4214452​

This is legendary bodybuilder Steve Reeves. The first thing we all notice when looking at physiques like this is the frame. His width is unbeaten and absolutely mogs the rest of us to hell. Luckily, he came up with some shit to look 1% more like him. This is where i introduce

The Reeves Shrug

View attachment 4214457​

Steve claims he used an exercise he coined the “Reeves Shrug/Deadlift” to increase his bidelt and widen his frame.

Heres how its done:

- Go to a power rack with a barbell

- Place the barbell around knee height

- Load the barbell with a 10/25/45lb plate on each side depending on how strong you are

- Pick the bar up by the plates on the sides, and shrug upward and slightly back

- Aim for 8-10 reps till failure

optional/extra: the reason some call it the “Reeves Deadlift” is because some say you should begin by picking the bar up off the ground then go into a shrug, but the whole range of motion prior to the shrugging part is jester, so just shrug that shit.

Clavicular Growth/Sciency Shit​

What a lot of people don’t realize with this exercise, is that we are NOT lengthening the clavicles. We are adding bone density to them and correcting shoulder posture, to in effect give us a wider frame.

How does this work?

Mechanotransduction - this is the process of converting physical/outside forces to bone growth

Let’s begin with the anatomy of the clavicle. The clavicle is an S-shaped bone, with one end connecting to the scapula and one end connecting to the sternum. The shape of this bone matters, because it creates zones where the bone’s function is mostly being used to pull, and zones where it's being used to push.

The reason the Reeves Shrug works so perfectly in this instance, is because you are using the clavicle to hold the scapula away from the sternum. This motion creates tensile and compressive forces, AKA pulling and pushing tension. This means the tension is reaching ALL areas of the clavicle, not just the pushing zones or just the pulling zones. The pushing and pulling forces cause fluid to flow within the small canals of the clavicle. This fluid movement makes these things called osteocytes turn on and start signaling growth, so lets get into that part more deeply.

Lets briefly understand the Wnt signaling pathway and osteocytes.

Wnt signaling is a growth process in the body. When Wnt proteins are active, they tell osteoblasts to grow/build more bone.

Osteocytes are types of bone cells that signal the body to either build or break down bone via osteoblasts (bone forming cells) and osteoclasts (bone decaying cells). Think of them as sensors.

Osteocytes are “turned on” during mechanical stress in the bone, such as pressure or fluid movement within the bone from working out.

How are they related?

Osteocytes control Wnt signaling through this thing called sclerostin. When you’re sedentary, osteocytes release it. When you’re active, osteocytes reduce it.

In short, sclerostin completely inhibits and stops Wnt signaling, AKA a bone growth pathway. This means that under heavy loads/mechanical stresses, osteocytes are “turned on” and signal to the body to open up bone growth pathways to recover from said stress. The osteocytes signal osteoblasts to create new bone at the end of the clavicle, where the delt and upper trap meet.
This added density literally makes your clavicles POP out more.

Your arms being abducted causes lateral tension.
Shrugging upward causes dynamic loading, which bones respond well to.
Scapula being in a fixed position with chest popped out causes microstrain on the front side/anterior curve of the clavicle.

Protocol​

With this, the more often the better.
I would do this shit everyday if I found the time to, but doing 3 sets at least every other day is good enough. Higher frequency = more growth, remember that.
Make sure to go till failure.

Results
​

before you say i have a shitty frame, im fuckin well aware. its got better tho so if this is cope to you then get some fucking glasses jflll.

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tags for some of my goats: @Glorious King @GhostBoySwag @LTNUser @Basti

very good
happy for u op good post

 

[Eno]

stupid fucking nigger

 

[Glorious King]

It's a good thing I invested in you very early

Mirin thread

Good job

 

[Sly]

good post bro

 

[Eno]

It's a good thing I invested in you very early

Mirin thread

Good job

good post bro

retards

 

[forwardridge]

It's a good thing I invested in you very early

Mirin thread

Good job

thank you sir it will pay off

 

[jeoyw9192]

thank you sir it will pay off

Mirin bro appreciate the thread. How long did this take btw? What was the time duration between the before/after?

 

[browncurrycel]

retards

People think shrugging will magically add inches to your clavicle length

Hilarious.

 

[savage21]

Steve Reeves

View attachment 4214452​

This is legendary bodybuilder Steve Reeves. The first thing we all notice when looking at physiques like this is the frame. His width is unbeaten and absolutely mogs the rest of us to hell. Luckily, he came up with some shit to look 1% more like him. This is where i introduce

The Reeves Shrug

View attachment 4214457​

Steve claims he used an exercise he coined the “Reeves Shrug/Deadlift” to increase his bidelt and widen his frame.

Heres how its done:

- Go to a power rack with a barbell

- Place the barbell around knee height

- Load the barbell with a 10/25/45lb plate on each side depending on how strong you are

- Pick the bar up by the plates on the sides, and shrug upward and slightly back

- Aim for 8-10 reps till failure

optional/extra: the reason some call it the “Reeves Deadlift” is because some say you should begin by picking the bar up off the ground then go into a shrug, but the whole range of motion prior to the shrugging part is jester, so just shrug that shit.

Clavicular Growth/Sciency Shit​

What a lot of people don’t realize with this exercise, is that we are NOT lengthening the clavicles. We are adding bone density to them and correcting shoulder posture, to in effect give us a wider frame.

How does this work?

Mechanotransduction - this is the process of converting physical/outside forces to bone growth

Let’s begin with the anatomy of the clavicle. The clavicle is an S-shaped bone, with one end connecting to the scapula and one end connecting to the sternum. The shape of this bone matters, because it creates zones where the bone’s function is mostly being used to pull, and zones where it's being used to push.

The reason the Reeves Shrug works so perfectly in this instance, is because you are using the clavicle to hold the scapula away from the sternum. This motion creates tensile and compressive forces, AKA pulling and pushing tension. This means the tension is reaching ALL areas of the clavicle, not just the pushing zones or just the pulling zones. The pushing and pulling forces cause fluid to flow within the small canals of the clavicle. This fluid movement makes these things called osteocytes turn on and start signaling growth, so lets get into that part more deeply.

Lets briefly understand the Wnt signaling pathway and osteocytes.

Wnt signaling is a growth process in the body. When Wnt proteins are active, they tell osteoblasts to grow/build more bone.

Osteocytes are types of bone cells that signal the body to either build or break down bone via osteoblasts (bone forming cells) and osteoclasts (bone decaying cells). Think of them as sensors.

Osteocytes are “turned on” during mechanical stress in the bone, such as pressure or fluid movement within the bone from working out.

How are they related?

Osteocytes control Wnt signaling through this thing called sclerostin. When you’re sedentary, osteocytes release it. When you’re active, osteocytes reduce it.

In short, sclerostin completely inhibits and stops Wnt signaling, AKA a bone growth pathway. This means that under heavy loads/mechanical stresses, osteocytes are “turned on” and signal to the body to open up bone growth pathways to recover from said stress. The osteocytes signal osteoblasts to create new bone at the end of the clavicle, where the delt and upper trap meet.
This added density literally makes your clavicles POP out more.

Your arms being abducted causes lateral tension.
Shrugging upward causes dynamic loading, which bones respond well to.
Scapula being in a fixed position with chest popped out causes microstrain on the front side/anterior curve of the clavicle.

Protocol​

With this, the more often the better.
I would do this shit everyday if I found the time to, but doing 3 sets at least every other day is good enough. Higher frequency = more growth, remember that.
Make sure to go till failure.

Results
​

before you say i have a shitty frame, im fuckin well aware. its got better tho so if this is cope to you then get some fucking glasses jflll.

View attachment 4214445View attachment 4214447View attachment 4214448View attachment 4214450

tags for some of my goats: @Glorious King @GhostBoySwag @LTNUser @Basti

DNR except the results mirin

 

[forwardridge]

People think shrugging will magically add inches to your clavicle length

Hilarious.

This is how ik ur dumbass didnt read the thresd

What a lot of people don’t realize with this exercise, is that we are NOT lengthening the clavicles. We are adding bone density to them and correcting shoulder posture, to in effect give us a wider frame.

JFLLLLL

 

[Eno]

People think shrugging will magically add inches to your clavicle length

Hilarious.

and if it could get any worse, he posts pics of his clavicles staying the exact same length and these niggas still believe him

 

[BastiHgh]

Steve Reeves

View attachment 4214452​

This is legendary bodybuilder Steve Reeves. The first thing we all notice when looking at physiques like this is the frame. His width is unbeaten and absolutely mogs the rest of us to hell. Luckily, he came up with some shit to look 1% more like him. This is where i introduce

The Reeves Shrug

View attachment 4214457​

Steve claims he used an exercise he coined the “Reeves Shrug/Deadlift” to increase his bidelt and widen his frame.

Heres how its done:

- Go to a power rack with a barbell

- Place the barbell around knee height

- Load the barbell with a 10/25/45lb plate on each side depending on how strong you are

- Pick the bar up by the plates on the sides, and shrug upward and slightly back

- Aim for 8-10 reps till failure

optional/extra: the reason some call it the “Reeves Deadlift” is because some say you should begin by picking the bar up off the ground then go into a shrug, but the whole range of motion prior to the shrugging part is jester, so just shrug that shit.

Clavicular Growth/Sciency Shit​

What a lot of people don’t realize with this exercise, is that we are NOT lengthening the clavicles. We are adding bone density to them and correcting shoulder posture, to in effect give us a wider frame.

How does this work?

Mechanotransduction - this is the process of converting physical/outside forces to bone growth

Let’s begin with the anatomy of the clavicle. The clavicle is an S-shaped bone, with one end connecting to the scapula and one end connecting to the sternum. The shape of this bone matters, because it creates zones where the bone’s function is mostly being used to pull, and zones where it's being used to push.

The reason the Reeves Shrug works so perfectly in this instance, is because you are using the clavicle to hold the scapula away from the sternum. This motion creates tensile and compressive forces, AKA pulling and pushing tension. This means the tension is reaching ALL areas of the clavicle, not just the pushing zones or just the pulling zones. The pushing and pulling forces cause fluid to flow within the small canals of the clavicle. This fluid movement makes these things called osteocytes turn on and start signaling growth, so lets get into that part more deeply.

Lets briefly understand the Wnt signaling pathway and osteocytes.

Wnt signaling is a growth process in the body. When Wnt proteins are active, they tell osteoblasts to grow/build more bone.

Osteocytes are types of bone cells that signal the body to either build or break down bone via osteoblasts (bone forming cells) and osteoclasts (bone decaying cells). Think of them as sensors.

Osteocytes are “turned on” during mechanical stress in the bone, such as pressure or fluid movement within the bone from working out.

How are they related?

Osteocytes control Wnt signaling through this thing called sclerostin. When you’re sedentary, osteocytes release it. When you’re active, osteocytes reduce it.

In short, sclerostin completely inhibits and stops Wnt signaling, AKA a bone growth pathway. This means that under heavy loads/mechanical stresses, osteocytes are “turned on” and signal to the body to open up bone growth pathways to recover from said stress. The osteocytes signal osteoblasts to create new bone at the end of the clavicle, where the delt and upper trap meet.
This added density literally makes your clavicles POP out more.

Your arms being abducted causes lateral tension.
Shrugging upward causes dynamic loading, which bones respond well to.
Scapula being in a fixed position with chest popped out causes microstrain on the front side/anterior curve of the clavicle.

Protocol​

With this, the more often the better.
I would do this shit everyday if I found the time to, but doing 3 sets at least every other day is good enough. Higher frequency = more growth, remember that.
Make sure to go till failure.

Results
​

before you say i have a shitty frame, im fuckin well aware. its got better tho so if this is cope to you then get some fucking glasses jflll.

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tags for some of my goats: @Glorious King @GhostBoySwag @LTNUser @Basti

Good thread thanks for pinging me its always fun reading ur threads i also tried these but i didnt get as much results as u maybe ill lock in

 

[gigacumster3000]

good shit bro

 

[gunneybunny]

Nice

 

[shewantsme]

reeves deadlift is legit widened my frame

 

[VampyrMaxx]

@HtnGymcel

 

[Aryan Incel]

Very nice

 

[HtnGymcel]

@HtnGymcel

Damn nice thread

 

[IncelMaxxer]

W

Steve Reeves

View attachment 4214452​

This is legendary bodybuilder Steve Reeves. The first thing we all notice when looking at physiques like this is the frame. His width is unbeaten and absolutely mogs the rest of us to hell. Luckily, he came up with some shit to look 1% more like him. This is where i introduce

The Reeves Shrug

View attachment 4214457​

Steve claims he used an exercise he coined the “Reeves Shrug/Deadlift” to increase his bidelt and widen his frame.

Heres how its done:

- Go to a power rack with a barbell

- Place the barbell around knee height

- Load the barbell with a 10/25/45lb plate on each side depending on how strong you are

- Pick the bar up by the plates on the sides, and shrug upward and slightly back

- Aim for 8-10 reps till failure

optional/extra: the reason some call it the “Reeves Deadlift” is because some say you should begin by picking the bar up off the ground then go into a shrug, but the whole range of motion prior to the shrugging part is jester, so just shrug that shit.

Clavicular Growth/Sciency Shit​

What a lot of people don’t realize with this exercise, is that we are NOT lengthening the clavicles. We are adding bone density to them and correcting shoulder posture, to in effect give us a wider frame.

How does this work?

Mechanotransduction - this is the process of converting physical/outside forces to bone growth

Let’s begin with the anatomy of the clavicle. The clavicle is an S-shaped bone, with one end connecting to the scapula and one end connecting to the sternum. The shape of this bone matters, because it creates zones where the bone’s function is mostly being used to pull, and zones where it's being used to push.

The reason the Reeves Shrug works so perfectly in this instance, is because you are using the clavicle to hold the scapula away from the sternum. This motion creates tensile and compressive forces, AKA pulling and pushing tension. This means the tension is reaching ALL areas of the clavicle, not just the pushing zones or just the pulling zones. The pushing and pulling forces cause fluid to flow within the small canals of the clavicle. This fluid movement makes these things called osteocytes turn on and start signaling growth, so lets get into that part more deeply.

Lets briefly understand the Wnt signaling pathway and osteocytes.

Wnt signaling is a growth process in the body. When Wnt proteins are active, they tell osteoblasts to grow/build more bone.

Osteocytes are types of bone cells that signal the body to either build or break down bone via osteoblasts (bone forming cells) and osteoclasts (bone decaying cells). Think of them as sensors.

Osteocytes are “turned on” during mechanical stress in the bone, such as pressure or fluid movement within the bone from working out.

How are they related?

Osteocytes control Wnt signaling through this thing called sclerostin. When you’re sedentary, osteocytes release it. When you’re active, osteocytes reduce it.

In short, sclerostin completely inhibits and stops Wnt signaling, AKA a bone growth pathway. This means that under heavy loads/mechanical stresses, osteocytes are “turned on” and signal to the body to open up bone growth pathways to recover from said stress. The osteocytes signal osteoblasts to create new bone at the end of the clavicle, where the delt and upper trap meet.
This added density literally makes your clavicles POP out more.

Your arms being abducted causes lateral tension.
Shrugging upward causes dynamic loading, which bones respond well to.
Scapula being in a fixed position with chest popped out causes microstrain on the front side/anterior curve of the clavicle.

Protocol​

With this, the more often the better.
I would do this shit everyday if I found the time to, but doing 3 sets at least every other day is good enough. Higher frequency = more growth, remember that.
Make sure to go till failure.

Results
​

before you say i have a shitty frame, im fuckin well aware. its got better tho so if this is cope to you then get some fucking glasses jflll.

View attachment 4214445View attachment 4214447View attachment 4214448View attachment 4214450

tags for some of my goats: @Glorious King @GhostBoySwag @LTNUser @Basti

Woukd you say doing this with compounds such as HGH would potentially yield greater results in a shorter timeframe?

 

[jeoyw9192]

reeves deadlift is legit widened my frame

the actual clavicles or more so the total bideltoid (also by how many inches just wondering if u did measure)?

 

[forwardridge]

good post bro

Thanks king

 

[forwardridge]

Mirin bro appreciate the thread. How long did this take btw? What was the time duration between the before/after?

A lil over a year. Thank you bro

 

[forwardridge]

Good thread thanks for pinging me its always fun reading ur threads i also tried these but i didnt get as much results as u maybe ill lock in

Yessir i gotchu bro appreciate the support
Id try to just be as consistent as possible with them at a high frequency, thats what it took for them to help me in a noticeable way

 

[forwardridge]

DNR except the results mirin

Preesh man

 

[forwardridge]

W

Woukd you say doing this with compounds such as HGH would potentially yield greater results in a shorter timeframe?

Yes absolutely

 

[BastiHgh]

Yessir i gotchu bro appreciate the support
Id try to just be as consistent as possible with them at a high frequency, thats what it took for them to help me in a noticeable way

Ok ty i will do that

 

[shewantsme]

the actual clavicles or more so the total bideltoid (also by how many inches just wondering if u did measure)?

honeslty i havent measured at all, but i can say for sure the bidelt looks wider. lately Ive had people tell me i have really broad shoulders

 

[jeoyw9192]

honeslty i havent measured at all, but i can say for sure the bidelt looks wider. lately Ive had people tell me i have really broad shoulders

interesting so definitely a reasonable change then assuming people didnt comment on ur shoulders beforehand