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invisible lat syndrome
What does invisible lat syndrome mean?
Mockingly named condition where a lifter walks with arms held far out from the body as though enormous lats force them apart — even when they don't have them. Abbreviated ILS.
"He's got full-blown invisible lat syndrome strutting through the gym."
Origin
Bodybuilding meme mocking exaggerated 'lat spread' walking.
Frequently asked questions
What is invisible lat syndrome?
It's a mocking term for when someone walks with their arms flared way out from their body as if huge lats force them apart, even though they don't actually have them.
What does ILS stand for?
ILS is the abbreviation for invisible lat syndrome.
Is invisible lat syndrome a real condition?
No, it's a bodybuilding meme and a joke about exaggerated posturing and ego in the gym, not a medical condition.
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