There really is no one right way.Everyone is different. I could tell you what works for me and it could very well be meaningless for you. There are all kinds of fir and posture theories,depending on who is writing them. Try rivendellbicycles.com for the one that works for people with big guts and no flexibility,and minimal saddle time.You change hand position from top of bars to hoods to drops, depending on alot of variable.Alot of people seem to be unable to ride without also clutching the brake lever.Must have insecrrity complex or very slow reaction time.They are the ones with the real problem.