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If you get your head across the body you’re using a “heavy” shoulder…..

Break down

Don’t cross your legs

Head up and across the body(thighs)

Wrap up and hang on….

(In response to this post by Gorgerat)

Posted: 02/08/2022 at 6:54PM

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