I read lots of posts here that say stuff like "my SMV is higher than her's" or "I've been lifting, dressing better, etc and she's not responding." And the standard response is "increase your SMV." So this post is intended to boost your SMV a few more points.

 

So how's your body language?

 

Are you a slouched-over beta? Or a relaxed alpha with good posture? If the former, let's fix that and add some immediate SMV points, points that the women in your life will notice right away.

 

Let's start with retracting your scapula (by the way, I just added 5-10 lbs to your bench press, you can thank me later). Pull your shoulders back, drop them down into your back pockets. Feel how your chest just lifted up? Your chin likely did as well. Check out this video for more detail.

 

So you've retracted your scapula. Good. Now lift your chin a half inch. Hold that. Get used to that. That's your new default. You're a relaxed, confident man.

 

How's your eye contact? Learn to lock eye contact with people. Here's the dichotomy: an alpha with solid eye contact displays presence, a beta with solid eye contact display creepy. Be present, not creepy.

 

You're standing up and drinking something (water, soda, beer, whatever)? No "beer shields." Drop that beverage to your waist. You'll stand out from the herd. Look at dudes holding beverages the next time you're out. Drop your's to your waist, people will show an interest in you. Damnest thing, but its true. Try it.

 

I've mentioned this next one before, but consider the contrapposto as your default stance. I've mentioned it once and one of the guys said, "I don't want to stand around drooped over like some Renaissance painting." Fair enough. But this has become my default, and it stands out from the herd. Plus, its the ideal masculine stance, according to history, so that's good enough for me.

 

How about your walk? Your movements? Ssllooww down. Everything. Slow your walk down, slow your movements down, turn your head slower. Don't fidget. Try it, its fun to walk slow.

 

How's your Bro Nod? You're displaying alpha traits now, so dudes are going to bro nod you. You've probably already noticed. Well, switch your bro nod from down, up to up, down. This subtle change will help establish dominance. Don't ask me why, just try it.

 

How warm are you? Not very? Well, smile more. People like people who smile.

 

How about your sitting posture? Spread out, take up space. You're a big man, and big men need lots of space. Sit back, lean back. Spread your legs. Bonus points if your knees are wider than your feet. I do this in meetings when I get bored. The others will actually defer to you. "Redneck, what do you think?" Try it.

 

These are just a few cues that you can consider to get an immediate boost in your SMV. Try some of them. Try all of them.

 

You're smiling right now, aren't you?