Great article and advice on squats, and form...

shock · 11-24-2009, 01:18 PM

http://www.trainingdimensions.net/td...ur%20Squat.pdf

I do have one question, in regards to grip locations on the bar. I've been taught to try to keep my hands as close together as possible to keep the back tight. (as mentioned in the article) However, a buddy of mine prefers a very wide grip on the bar. He stated it "activated the lats" which in in turn connect to the upper hips.. Any comments on this?

Colossus · 11-24-2009, 02:16 PM

Grip width is mostly preference. I don't use a narrow grip because my shoulders will cramp badly. If I grip too wide I feel I lose tightness. It's more important that you squeeze the bar hard and push your elbows forward when squatting.

ENIGMA16 · 11-24-2009, 02:37 PM

Grab it wherever it is most comfortable. Your body will naturally want to put your hands where it can handle the load the best.

shock · 11-24-2009, 03:49 PM

copy that... Next time I squat, I may try varying grips. Reason I ask, is I have always kept it very narrow, which puts alot of strain on my wrists. I have tendonitis in both wrists so it can be very uncomfortable.

Espi · 11-24-2009, 05:07 PM

Good article.

Like the others have wisely advised...just do what feels natural...I use a slightly-wider-than-shoulder-width grip.

Drum&Bass · 11-24-2009, 09:55 PM

Different grip width for different purposes.

You dont want to train with ONE comfortable grip width all the time. Switch your width when doing supplemental work.

Also the wider the grip the easier it to squeeze the lats but the wrists will become misaligned. When your at the top of the press lower your elbows in downward diagonal motion, think of trying to elbow your self in the sides.

This width depending on your limb length probably isnt ideal for going heavy but has its purpose for creating tension in a greater/different area of the chest.

Cure · 11-25-2009, 11:24 AM

I really like this article, lots of usefull tips.

I use a low back narrow grip nowdays, feels very secure now Ive got the hang of it.

Cure.

11-24-2009, 01:18 PM	#1
shock Senior Don Juan Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 236	Great article and advice on squats, and form... http://www.trainingdimensions.net/td...ur%20Squat.pdf I do have one question, in regards to grip locations on the bar. I've been taught to try to keep my hands as close together as possible to keep the back tight. (as mentioned in the article) However, a buddy of mine prefers a very wide grip on the bar. He stated it "activated the lats" which in in turn connect to the upper hips.. Any comments on this?

11-24-2009, 02:16 PM	#2
Colossus Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A Mile High Age: 31 Posts: 2,771	Grip width is mostly preference. I don't use a narrow grip because my shoulders will cramp badly. If I grip too wide I feel I lose tightness. It's more important that you squeeze the bar hard and push your elbows forward when squatting. __________________ A Man has said.. The 12 Commandments of Selection

11-24-2009, 05:07 PM	#5
Espi Master Don Juan Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tampa Bay Age: 42 Posts: 4,919	Good article. Like the others have wisely advised...just do what feels natural...I use a slightly-wider-than-shoulder-width grip. __________________ "Age wrinkles the body; quitting wrinkles the soul.” Gen. Douglas MacArthur Last edited by Espi : 11-24-2009 at 08:50 PM.

11-24-2009, 09:55 PM	#6
Drum&Bass Master Don Juan Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: I travel Age: 33 Posts: 1,211	Different grip width for different purposes. You dont want to train with ONE comfortable grip width all the time. Switch your width when doing supplemental work. Also the wider the grip the easier it to squeeze the lats but the wrists will become misaligned. When your at the top of the press lower your elbows in downward diagonal motion, think of trying to elbow your self in the sides. This width depending on your limb length probably isnt ideal for going heavy but has its purpose for creating tension in a greater/different area of the chest. __________________ Enlightened

11-25-2009, 11:24 AM	#7
Cure Senior Don Juan Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: London Age: 25 Posts: 306	I really like this article, lots of usefull tips. I use a low back narrow grip nowdays, feels very secure now Ive got the hang of it. Cure. __________________ 90% of this battle is fought against my own flawed nature.

11-24-2009, 02:37 PM	#3
ENIGMA16 Master Don Juan Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 770	Grab it wherever it is most comfortable. Your body will naturally want to put your hands where it can handle the load the best.

11-24-2009, 03:49 PM	#4
shock Senior Don Juan Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 236	copy that... Next time I squat, I may try varying grips. Reason I ask, is I have always kept it very narrow, which puts alot of strain on my wrists. I have tendonitis in both wrists so it can be very uncomfortable.