BCman
Level 6 Valued Member
I've tried that, just to much abuse over the years. I'm one of those guys that has very strong lats, without even trying. Palms facing each other grip seems to be the least aggravating for my elbows.Try pull ups on rings or a similar device that allows your hands to move freely. You might find that it takes the pressure off of the elbow.
I don't see the biceps doing much work on the swing unless you keep the arm bend on the down swing. The arms should be loose like ropes after all.
As for the swings, my arms are relaxed on the way down, then they flex in a straight arm positon when I hinge to take the force of deceleration. and relax again as soon as I explode forward. At the top of the swing I activate my lat to guide the bell back down safely, and keep the shoulder down.
Al