Shoulder Pain When Squatting? Try This!

Summary by Krater

This video explains the common causes of shoulder and elbow pain during the back squat and demonstrates adjustments to bar position, grip width, and hand placement to alleviate it.

From the video

Answers: How do I fix shoulder and elbow pain when squatting?

• shoulder pain in back squat
• elbow pain in back squat
• barbell squat bar position
• barbell squat grip width
• scapular retraction in squat
• squat shoulder mobility

Exercises

• back squat · barbell

What it concludes

• Placing too much weight in the hands rather than balancing the bar on the back causes shoulder and elbow pain.
• Adjusting bar position by a millimeter or a couple of centimeters can make a significant difference in shoulder and elbow pain.
• Narrower grips can improve upper back tightness, but wider grips may be necessary for lifters with poor shoulder mobility or flexibility.
• Pinkies under the bar can help alleviate wrist, forearm, and elbow pain for certain populations.
• Using a safety squat bar or buffalo bar allows you to continue squatting while resting injured shoulders and elbows.