hand spacing on squats

[liftingbuddy1]

Hey all. Question: Should my hands be spaced out slightly more than shoulder width or even more? My shoulders hurt when its slightly past shoulder width. Thanks!

Mike

[AFIrensde]

i have HEARD...as close as you can bring your hands w/o pain in ur shoulders

ive seen all kinds of stuff like ronnie with his hands draped over the plates.

I like the first

[liftingbuddy1]

i have HEARD...as close as you can bring your hands w/o pain in ur shoulders

ive seen all kinds of stuff like ronnie with his hands draped over the plates.

I like the first

K, thanks for the advice!

Mike

[vegasdsm]

i put my index finger on the outside "nurl" of the barl... some put their pinkies on the "nurl"

do what is comfy, and keep your back "tight" between your shoulders...

[phuz]

i keep my middle finger on the lines. i see some guys like to hold out even further at the retainers, and i tried it once....didn't really make a difference. i think if you grip too close, it will feel pretty damn awkward.

[lanks]

Put your hands as close to your shoulders as comfortably possible. This helps keep your back tight through the whole motion.

[JayWesson1]

For me to keep my back tight I drape my hands over the bar...it helps me rember to keep my shoulder blades together...but do what works best for you.

[liftingbuddy1]

For me to keep my back tight I drape my hands over the bar...it helps me rember to keep my shoulder blades together...but do what works best for you.

Thanks for the great advice guys. I'll try to keep my hands a little more spaced and see if that helps. Reps for as many as I can, and I'll get the rest of you guys on recharge!

Mike

[JerG]

Put your hands as close to your shoulders as comfortably possible. This helps keep your back tight through the whole motion.

Yeah, the closer, the better for me.

[NY Money Mike]

I just such bad cramps in my rear delts(legs after back day) that I need to go aw wide as possible and even then I usually get cramps