# Low bar squat and very tight shoulders

**URL:** <https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/low-bar-squat-and-very-tight-shoulders/1314>\
**Category:** Training Q&A \[Moderated\]\
**Created:** [March 23, 2018, 8:44pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/low-bar-squat-and-very-tight-shoulders/1314 "2018-03-23T20:44:12Z")\
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**Author:** ![Old\_and\_fat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/977dab/32.png) [@Old\_and\_fat](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Old_and_fat)\
**Post date:** [March 23, 2018, 8:44pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/low-bar-squat-and-very-tight-shoulders/1314/1 "2018-03-23T20:44:12Z")

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Currently I cannot get into low bar position due to flexibility. I have been stretching since January and I can now get into a high bar position (uncomfortably) with a pinky to pinky spacing of 36”, thumbless grip, and “straight” wrists.

If if I use a thumb grip, and extended wrists, I can comfortably get into high bar.

I know narrower is better than wider for spacing, and a straight wrist is better too.

Realistically what are my options?

stick to high bar? Use a wider spacing? Do I keep stretching, or have I reached maximum stretch? Do I consider safety bar squats? Or perhaps fabricating some type of handles to attach to the bar?

I do have a leg press/hack squat machine. I know low bar squats are supreme, but in addition to being old and fat, I have really, really stiff and inflexible shoulders.

Just feeling frustrated.

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**Author:** ![Austin\_Baraki](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/austin_baraki/32/1095_2.png) [@Austin\_Baraki](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Austin_Baraki)\
**Post date:** [March 25, 2018, 1:12am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/low-bar-squat-and-very-tight-shoulders/1314/2 "2018-03-25T01:12:59Z")

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Just stick with high bar. You’ll be fine.