Pecs appeal

From: Joe Weider's Muscle & Fitness | Date: August 1, 1998| Author: Boubion, Michelle Basta | Copyright information

A woman's guide to building a shapely chest

I don't think I've ever been to a gym where at least a few women training there didn't have some cleavage showing. Not that anything's wrong with that; I come from the school of thought that says, "If you've got it, flaunt it - and be proud." Especially if you've earned it the hard way: pumpin' iron.

Being small-busted myself, I've finally come to terms with my choices regarding the size and look of my chest. I can: 1) get implants, ...

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