Low Bar Squat : Rack Position / Shoulder Warm-Up

Summary by Krater

A strength coach explains how to fix rack position issues for low bar squats by using a thumbless grip, flat wrists, and maintaining elbow position throughout the movement.

From the video

Answers: How do I fix my rack position for low bar squats?

• low bar squat rack position
• wrist positioning in squats
• thumbless grip technique
• elbow placement in squats
• shoulder mobility warmups

Exercises

• low bar squat · barbell
• Y-raise · resistance band · 10 reps
• overhead squat · resistance band · 10 reps
• overhead press · resistance band · 10 reps

What it concludes

• Using a thumbless grip helps keep wrists flat and prevents the barbell from rolling up the back during low bar squats.
• Elbows should be pointed towards the torso and maintain position throughout the squat to engage lats and keep the upper back tight.
• Resistance band y-raises and overhead squat variations can help relieve shoulder and upper back strain caused by low bar squat rack positions.