I think this two photo is better for understanding how Steve Reeves expanded his frame by time

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Frame Maxxing Guide

There was once a legendary bodybuilder who was called "Steve Reeves." There was something about his physique that was so mystifying compared to other bodybuilders in that era (1930s). What was it that was so polarizing about Steeve's physique? Obviously, it was his frame! One would look...

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There was once a legendary bodybuilder who was called "Steve Reeves." There was something about his physique that was so mystifying compared to other bodybuilders in that era (1930s). What was it that was so polarizing about Steeve's physique? Obviously, it was his frame! One would look...

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>inb4 lens and distance from camera
his chest looks wider af on second photo

 

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From his book, Building the Classic Physique: The Natural Way

 

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the way i increased my frame insanely good was hitting lats (i got really good insertions/lat genetics) and constantly slightly flexing them while putting my shoulders back and chest out

this combined with some nice side raises (preferably with cable) will make any framecel to at least average in half a year

 

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the way i increased my frame insanely good was hitting lats (i got really good insertions/lat genetics) and constantly slightly flexing them while putting my shoulders back and chest out

i also thought that flexing might provide some benefits by stretching out ligament and cartilage.

 

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i also thought that flexing might provide some benefits by stretching out ligament and cartilage.

idk honestly but i just perma semiflex my lats, its like squinting for others

i talked to other gym goers and bodybuilders, most of them do this permanently to appear wider