Safety Notes

• Avoid excessive wrist or shoulder pain
• Modify grip width if needed
• Do not force beyond comfortable range
• Engage core to protect spine
• Stop if sharp pain occurs

Spotting

Not required; self-monitor for comfort and form.

Common Mistakes

• Shrugging shoulders up
• Pushing into sharp pain
• Gripping pipe too tightly
• Arching lower back
• Dropping elbows low

• Acute shoulder impingement
• Wrist injuries
• Recent thoracic strain

• Basic shoulder flexion
• Wrist extension range