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Old 05-03-16 | 11:45 PM
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Originally Posted by ltxi
Yes
I agree. Arms are most relaxed with nearly straight elbows and wrists. If the stem is so high/short that the elbows need to be acutely bent to maintain an athletic back angle, the lower back and arms will be in conflict. Fatigue and pain will develop from the wrists through the shoulders, upper back, and neck.
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