Same problem I have. When I setup for front squats I am able to get it into the right position on my shoulders, but my elbows are still way too low. I just dont have the wrist flexibility I guess? Holding the bar with my pinky out seems to allow me to stretch a bit further.
I guess it will just get better the more you do it?
Bum, I did what you suggested today for my second chest day. Decided to take your advice and not go for 3x a week.
Dumbell bench but tried out the holding rep like you mentioned. Brought the dumbells down as low as I could, took a couple breaths and then tried to have a more explosive press from it. Loved it!
Got 100lb db's up for 2. Not terrible