Sorry, I was referring to catching a PC in that fashion. nevermind- stupid question on my part. Lol.You're not really using your fingers or thumbs to hold the bar. Or at least you shouldn't be. The bar rests across the shoulders and clavicles, and if the elbows are held high enough, it stays that way. Sure, you can support some weight with your thumbs or fingers, but at that point you've messed up the technique, and you really should ask yourself why you're doing sloppy front squats.