Originally Posted by
Tom Campitelli
You correctly identified the primary issue. The bar is in front of your midfoot, which puts your hips too low. Bring the bar back so it is one inch from the shins when you are standing up and you will be in the right place. If grip is an issue, be sure to use chalk and if if it is still an issue switch to the hook grip or a reverse grip in that order. Otherwise it looks like you set and hold your back in good extension. Bar closer, hips higher, better grip, and off you go.