- Clean Grip (Olympic Lift Style) • Hand Position: About shoulder width. • Elbows: Keep them as high as possible and facing forward (parallel to the ground or slightly upward). • Fingers: It's enough to grip with 2 to 4 fingers. Instead of gripping tightly with the whole palm, let the barbell rest on your shoulders, with the fingers simply preventing the barbell from rolling forward. • Point: The wrists can bend a lot, so stretching (wrist, forearm, shoulder mobility) is important. • The barbell rests on the collarbone and the front shoulder muscles, not supported by the hands. • If the elbows drop, the barbell rolls forward → Always maintain the feeling of pushing up in front of/above the elbows. • Initially, the clean grip may cause wrist pain, but in the long run, it is more stable and suitable for heavy weights.