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Question #29522
92 days ago
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What exercises can change the angle of the ribs in the ribcage?

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Do exercises to change/reduce the angle between the ribs of the ribcage actually exist? I have seen one girl online. She said that she had been training for years with such exercises and had managed to reduce her waist circumference from 65 to 49 cm! And she said it had not been fat burn! She said that such exercises reduced the angle between the ribs of her ribcage. I had previously asked multiple experienced doctors and they all responded it was not true and that such exercises did not exist. However, there are multiple positive reviews of her tutorial which she sells online and that a lot of people managed to reduce that rib angle(NOT fat) only with exercises. Where is the truth in this question?

What specific exercises have you heard about or seen related to this?:

- None

How long have you been interested in these exercises?:

- Less than a month

Have you tried any of these exercises yourself?:

- No, but I plan to

What is your current waist circumference?:

- Less than 60 cm

Do you have any underlying health conditions that affect your ribcage or posture?:

- Not sure

Have you consulted a fitness professional about these exercises?:

- No, not interested

What are your primary goals for wanting to change the rib angle?:

- Other
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Exercises to permanently change or reduce the angle between the ribs in the ribcage do not exist in normal adults. The structure of the ribcage is determined by bone and cartilage, and once growth is complete, exercise cannot reshape those bones. This is why the experienced doctors you asked previously told you it was not true—they were relying on well-established anatomy.

What can happen, however, is a change in posture, breathing pattern, and muscle tone. For example, strengthening the abdominal and back muscles or learning better diaphragmatic breathing can make the ribs sit in a slightly different position temporarily, making the waist look narrower. This is a visual and functional change, not a structural one. Measurements can also vary depending on how tightly the tape is pulled, whether the person is exhaling, or whether they previously lost a small amount of fat or bloating.

A reduction of waist circumference from 65 cm to 49 cm without fat loss would be extremely unlikely from a biological standpoint. Changes of that magnitude usually involve weight loss, natural body differences, corset training or compression garments, or simple measurement inconsistency. Online programs sometimes frame posture or breathing exercises as “rib angle reduction,” which can be misleading marketing rather than a true anatomical change.

There are certain medical conditions where rib alignment is different, such as Pectus excavatum, Pectus carinatum, or Scoliosis. In those situations, meaningful structural change typically requires bracing during growth or surgery, not exercises alone.

So the truth is that exercises can improve posture, core strength, and the appearance of the waist, but they cannot permanently change the rib angle in a healthy adult ribcage.

Take care

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Hello dear No it is not possible Structure of rib cartilage is determined by Angulation of bones Posture to small extent Xiphoid process minor In no way it is affected by exercises Hopefully iam clear with your query Regards

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Exercises to change or reduce the angle between the ribs of the ribcage in a significant or permanent way aren’t supported by credible scientific evidence or mainstream medical understanding. The ribcage is a bony structure designed to protect vital organs like the heart and lungs. Its shape is primarily determined by genetics, bone structure, and to some extent, overall muscle tone, but not significantly alterable by exercise alone. While exercises can certainly influence the muscles around the ribcage—like the intercostals, obliques, and core muscles—leading to improved posture or muscle definition, they don’t rearrange the actual bony structure. Claims of reducing the rib angle substantially through exercise may stem from other factors like improved abdominal tone, posture changes, or fat loss, which can give the appearance of a smaller waist or a differently-contoured torso. Measuring the angle of ribs is not a common practice with regards to physical conditioning. It is more common to find that people reporting changes might have alternatively experienced visceral fat reduction, postural improvements, or changes in perception due to weight loss. If there are concerns with rib structure due to medical conditions, those should be evaluated by healthcare professionals who can provide tailored advice grounded in scientific understanding. It’s crucial to remain skeptical of claims that suggest you can substantially change bone structure through exercise, and anyone considering significant lifestyle changes should seek advice from healthcare providers.

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