Mine are Moved to the front . (I'm too damn tall for this game. I love this machinc 'cause it came with shims to raise the seat height!)
Play with the bars till u come up with what is comfortable to you. Once you've got that, sit on the machine wth you eyes close and reach for the levers. (NOT WHILE YOU ARE RIDING!)
Again tighten and test ride. It's all good. It's what works for you.