Wrist Posistion in Squat

[buster]

Hi Rip

I have been trying and failing at adopting the correct wrist posistion on the bar in the squat, i even struggle to achieve it in the high bar posistion, it sometimes results in a ache in the left shoulder and occasionally pins and needles in the arms.

Are there stretches to improve this or is it a case of just keep doing it and eventually it will get there?

Many Thanks

BUSTER

[Mark Rippetoe]

Without seeing it, I can't say. There are several common stretches for this that will help a lot. I assume you have tried a grip width adjustment?

[buster]

Hi

Apology's in the delay in getting back to you, i have tried a wider grip but the it doesnt feel so secure ont he back, if you look at the vidoe below i have to roll the bar forward to get my wrists in kinda the right posistion, i still have this ache present in my left shoulder when doing it with a wider grip.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZWrMMdUhh4

Any help would be greatly appreciated

Thanks

BUSTER

[Mark Rippetoe]

Your grip is way too wide. Close it up at least a handwidth, keep your elbows up high, and the bar should be supported without shoulder pain.

[buster]

Hi

Thank you for taking the time to the reply, with my hands closer my wrist is bent and from what i understand this means some of the weight is supported on the hands which is a bad thing.

There are several common stretches for this that will help a lot

I would be intersted to know what stretches you would recommned?

Many thanks

BUSTER

[Mark Rippetoe]

Olympic stick "dislocates" are the most common, and probably the best.