A very large portion of powerlifters are squatting high bar now, its more upright in the hole. And some oly lifters are using a low bar position these days, it depends where you are weak. I heard rippetoe is having oly lifters squat only low bar - mind you, i dont think he is a real oly coach? could be wrong.
As for the pain in the wrists, some guys just need wrist wraps when they squat low-bar. There is alot of tension in your hands because you need to death grip that bar to make sure it doesnt roll around.
I hardly ever do low-bar squat anymore. The ROM for me in a low back squat is a hell of a lot bigger as in the hole I am going to have more forward lean. Wider stance squat with a higer bar position for me, are by far the strongest.
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