The 10 movements that build the ratio
Mar 16, 2026 2:01 pm
The V-taper comes from a specific set of movements trained with specific intent.
Wide shoulders - incline press, dumbbell flys, inner chest press, push-ups, dips. Narrow waist illusion - pull-ups, shrugs, bicep curls. Lower body proportion - squats, lunges.
That's it. 10 movements.
Everything else is noise when you're building the ratio.
But here's what I've noticed working with guys on this - knowing the movements isn't the problem. Executing them correctly is.
Incline press at the wrong angle builds front delt, not upper chest. Pull-ups with the wrong grip builds biceps, not lats. Dips leaning forward builds chest, leaning upright builds triceps.
Small differences. Big impact over 90 days.
I filmed all 10 movements so you can see exactly how I execute each one. Not a tutorial. Not a lecture. Just the movement done correctly so you can match it.
I'll share it tomorrow.
- Justin