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My ribcage is small,also when i see it i can see the lines of my ribs i think it is due to the lack of muscle around it.can i make muscles around it.
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Very much so: There are many muscles set up around the rib cage. If you participate in some form of resistance exercise which strengthens the back, chest and abdominal wall, you have less prominent rib outlines. Good luck.
Answered 8/9/2014
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