This is the positioning I’ve used for my squats for quite some time and I’ve slowly been inching my grip wider and wider to the point that my thumbs are on the inside of the outmost ring. So very close to the collars.
Recently I’ve been experiencing shoulder pain from squats in my left shoulder which ends up with pain in my elbow and bicep.
Any idea’s on how to rectify this issue? I believe it has to do with my poor external rotation but haven’t had much luck in improving that.
Your grip width is way too wide, as depicted by the image and your description, and therefore the bar won’t be being supported efficiently by your back and more than likely causing some weight in your hands which is probably why you’re getting pain in elbows etc.
What grip do you use, thumbs over or round the bar?
Try bringing your grip width back in so that you create a good solid tight back for the bar to sit on.
I’m in somewhat the same boat as you, Wolfgang. Try switching to high bar for a while and see if that helps. Like Bryce says, dont get to hung up on the whole high bar / low bar thing, (I was) its what works for you.
Why have you been moving your grip wider and wider? How long have you been experiencing symptoms? Do you notice symptoms with other movements/activities?