Originally Posted by
SteveJ
I just finished dealing with this. the problem started when my LP approached about 190lbs, and then I was stuck there as the pain got worse. Did several resets to to avail.
I read everything I could find on these forums and other weight training forums, you tube videos etc. and though basic trial and error I finally found something that worked for me. I have also been using athletic tape on my bar while a save up for a new one with center knurling. It's a hassle because I end up removing the tape each time for dead-lifts or there is too much friction on the legs. But I digress...
I then focus on exact bar placement, keeping shoulders and upper back tight, elbows in close, but then I take a wider grip with forearms out, hands loose, thumbs on top, pressing down lightly with the heel of my palm. In this position the bar feels rock solid on my back and there is no stress on the elbows. This works for me but I have relatively long forearms as opposed to upper arm, so may not work for everyone, which seems to be the problem with this issue, the fix could be very individual specific. Finally I'm moving forward again, squat is up to 225 and the pain has steadily dissipated (it takes a while).