HS PE2>iM, second try, hands ~4.5' apart

I tried the HS/PE2>iM (Static Standing Shoulder Extension with Weighted Bar) on Monday and almost couldn't do it just due to laughter - I was a mile off of proper form. I checked in the forum and read that I should start with my hands wide to achieve proper elevation, then move my hands in closer over time as my strength & flexibility developed. So here's my 2nd try, where I pushed my hands wider in order to achieve full elevation. The pipe is 5', so my hands are probably 4' to 4.5' apart (I'm 6' 3" tall). Whaddaya think?

I assume that you can lift it up to 90°, with shoulders distance grip , no weight and hold it for 10''.

Am I right?

1 minute ago, Alessandro Mainente said:

I assume that you can lift it up to 90°, with shoulders distance grip , no weight and hold it for 10''.

Am I right?

Not a prayer :-) with no weight, I'm a little above 45 degrees with hands at shoulder-width.

If this is the situation you have no reason to work with the weight on the bar.

take off the weight for now and use a grip that allows you to reach the 90° and aim to decrease the grip up to shoulders distance, then you can add weight.

Thank you Alessandro, I will do that