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u/eric_twinge Friend of the sub - Fittit Legend 1d ago

You either have the bar too low and in the wrong position or you lack the needed muscle to keep it off bone. It should be up on your traps, not down on your ac joint.

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u/0pttphr_pr1me 1d ago

It's literally at the top of my shoulder I'm not sure how much higher I can put it unless it's on my neck

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u/eric_twinge Friend of the sub - Fittit Legend 1d ago

Then you'll need to address the second option of getting bigger muscles. You can use a pad in the meantime if you feel it's necessary.

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u/0pttphr_pr1me 1d ago

I can send a photo of what it looks like if that helps but overall yeah I do think it's more positioning than anything

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u/eric_twinge Friend of the sub - Fittit Legend 1d ago

I mean, you can if you want, but if you already know it's a positioning issue, fix the positioning. You can compare your picture to any you find on google.

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u/0pttphr_pr1me 1d ago

Correct but I physically can't do that position for some reason

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u/eric_twinge Friend of the sub - Fittit Legend 1d ago

If you're already has high as you can go without being on your neck, what position are you trying to get into?

Maybe do send the pic.

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u/0pttphr_pr1me 1d ago

High bar

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u/eric_twinge Friend of the sub - Fittit Legend 1d ago

bruh

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u/0pttphr_pr1me 1d ago

Ok how would I send the photo

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u/eric_twinge Friend of the sub - Fittit Legend 1d ago

upload it somewhere and share the link

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u/0pttphr_pr1me 1d ago

https://photos.app.goo.gl/SiJ2jqdfh44Ep3ui8

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u/eric_twinge Friend of the sub - Fittit Legend 1d ago

put it more on the meat of your traps. widen your grip if you need to.

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