Top positions can be naturally obtained through use of hooks when counting suplexes and throws with close body contact. Having a free hand to post or strike is highly recomended. Playing around with the chest in conjunction to the hooks will show you how to stretch them or sit heavier. Sitting heavy can lead to base rides. Good starting hooks against a suplex can be a leg between your opponents legs toes keeping you secure leg straight. Or a knee can be used contract abs so the knee doesnt scrape the ground.