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I have a gap between my pectorals at the lower area. i've built some muscle there from working out, but there's a gap. is it genetics?can it be fixed?

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

There is no connec-: -tion between the pecs. there is always a space. may seem more pronounced if you are thin and the pecs are well developed. not really genetics, but anatomy.

Answered 4/18/2015

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A member asked:

I have a gap between my pectorals at the lower area. i've built some muscle there from working out, but there's a gap. is it genetics?can it be fixed?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Peter Ihle answered

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