Hand placement on barbell squats?

[kotetsu]

Wide grip? Hands directly over the shoulders? Where?

I was doing squats for the first time yesterday, and positioning my hands behind me feels awkward. It hurts where my bicep and shoulder connect, kind of hard to describe.

[Zensuji]

about 4 inches past shoulder width for me. but do what feels most comfortable

[hyp3r3xt3nsion]

what's comfortable for you. i find a wider grip is good for me.

[Heisman]

The wider you go the more comfortable you'll be, but it will also be harder to hold the bar. Just do it in a comfortable way and see if it works.

[Porky]

i put my hands near the rings. i think i put my index finger on the ringfs. i forget i dont really think about it

i find a thumbless grip is more comfortable too

[hyp3r3xt3nsion]

Originally posted by Porky
i put my hands near the rings. i think i put my index finger on the ringfs. i forget i dont really think about it

i find a thumbless grip is more comfortable too

thumbless grip on squats; huh, never tried or thought of that one before.

[Porky]

i find if i dont use a thumbless grip. it bends my hands back. try it out i love it i saw a guy do it in a vid so i tried it

[Bignbuff]

As already stated, do what's most comfortable.