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Big traps and broad lats create the illusion of a smaller neck?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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It can: If your neck is not proportionate in size to your traps & lats, it can give the appearance of a scrawny neck.

Answered 2/5/2013

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Big traps and broad lats create the illusion of a smaller neck?

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