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Wrist & Shoulder Preparation
Explore comfortable wrist loading and overhead shoulder position before supporting full bodyweight.
What it develops
- Wrist-load awareness
- Overhead shoulder position
How to perform it
- Gradually shift a small amount of weight over the hands.
- Keep pressure controlled.
- Add gentle overhead reaches without forcing range.
Common mistakes
- Forcing range
- Bouncing
- Ignoring numbness or sharp pain
Suggested readiness
- Accept gradually increasing pressure without sharp pain.
- Reach overhead without forcing the neck or ribs.
These suggestions are not a test or verification of ability.
Scale it back
- Use a higher surface
- Reduce the weight shift
Training cautions
- Prior injury or persistent symptoms require appropriate professional guidance.
Skill connections
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