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In the next series of photos, I want to contrast a proper end position (above right) to what is typically seen in the gym. In the leftmost photo, I've reproduced a proper ending position. In the middle picture, I've shown what typically happens when either too much weight is being used and/or the trainees pecs and shoulders are too tight to allow for proper mechanics to be used. Note that the chest is dropped, the shoulders don't get pulled back and, frankly, the back isn't being utilized very effectively. Individuals who use this type of form are usually the ones who complain that all they get out of back work is fatigue in their arms. That's because they aren't using their back muscles very much. Both are quite common with men.

Another common flaw, again seen in folks using too much weight is to turn the movement into a back extension and lean too far back. Again, I've shown a proper finishing position (left) with an improper position on the right.