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Can someone tell me how to tear my chest muscles?

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Dr. Craig Carter answered

Specializes in Thoracic Surgery

?: Why would you want to? If you are really trying to, straining beyond your capacity should do it.

Dr Beck agreed

Answered 1/2/2015

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