Keep Your Arms Close to Your Body for Better Squats
You probably think of “getting in good shape” squatting as what your legs, hips, and back are doing. But hand position is important too, as Jen Sinclair demonstrates in this video.
Keeping your hands close to your body rather than further down the bar helps create a more comfortable seat on your back for resting on the bar. This position also helps to engage the muscles that stabilize the trunk during movement.
Flawlessly Powerful Tip: Back Squat Hand Position | Jen Sinclair