u/Zero_Requiem

I've been training for several years. My arms, shoulders, and back are decently developed. My chest is non-existent. I've tried every cue, every exercise, watched every video I can find on how to contract the pecs, and I still haven't been able to develop my chest.

South Asian genetics aren't doing me any favours, but I can only work with what's in my control.

I recently saw a physio for some neck/trap pain, and he told me I have mild kyphosis. During one of our appointments I mentioned my difficulty developing and contracting my chest despite years of training. He explained that because I can't extend my thoracic spine, I can't get my chest into the optimal position for the weight to actually load the pecs. No matter how hard I retract and depress my scapula, my shoulders end up dominating every push movement.

Figured I'd see if anyone else is in the same boat, typical tech neck with forward head posture, rounded shoulders, rounded upper back, and has actually managed to build their chest?

I'm disappointed with my physique after years of training. My torso doesn't look like someone who's trained for years. It's only my shoulders, arms, and back that give it away.

Stats:

• 6'2", ~85-90kg
• Smith machine incline: 80kg x 3-4 reps (pathetic I know)
• DB incline chest press: 36kg

I've been training for several years. My arms, shoulders, and back are decently developed. My chest is non-existent. I've tried every cue, every exercise, watched every video I can find on how to contract the pecs, and I still haven't been able to develop my chest.

South Asian genetics aren't doing me any favours, but I can only work with what's in my control.

I recently saw a physio for some neck/trap pain, and he told me I have mild kyphosis. During one of our appointments I mentioned my difficulty developing and contracting my chest despite years of training. He explained that because I can't extend my thoracic spine, I can't get my chest into the optimal position for the weight to actually load the pecs. No matter how hard I retract and depress my scapula, my shoulders end up dominating every push movement.

Figured I'd see if anyone else is in the same boat, typical tech neck with forward head posture, rounded shoulders, rounded upper back, and has actually managed to build their chest?

I'm disappointed with my physique after years of training. My torso doesn't look like someone who's trained for years. It's only my shoulders, arms, and back that give it away.

Stats:

• 6'2", ~85-90kg
• Smith machine incline: 80kg x 3-4 reps (pathetic I know)
• DB incline chest press: 36kg

I removed the gas cylinder from my steel case leap v2 (pic 1) And I noticed the replacement gas cylinder I've bought is a completely different shape (pic 2). I think ive mistakenly bought the side activated gas cylinder.

Do I need a top activated gas cylinder?

I've had a look online and can't find a similar hexagonal cut out gas cylinder anywhere for steel case leap v2.

I have attached the 3 types of gas cylinders I've been able to find online in the comments below, and all 3 do not match.