Here is a good video showing handles arm and body position.

It is long but the coach demonstrates lots of common error that WE are making.

https://youtu.be/lRhLi8eglDM?si=rRGEa_aoJuq-8E39

Coles notes:

Success is in your preparation for the entry.

Pivot forward to set the body angle.

Slow the seat as you approach the entry.

Relaxed shoulders.

Lift the hands to place blades in the water.