Picking Hand Placement

Hi, I own a fender squier and i just started learning to play the guitar and i am having trouble with placing my picking hand in a proper position. I am confused as to where exactly should i place my picking hand while picking individual strings, especially while playing the strings 6,5 and 4.I rest the base of my palm on the bass strings while picking the higher strings. Its when i pick the lower strings i have trouble, sometimes i end up muting a little when i jump from string to string faster.
cheers!

Resting the base of your palm on the lower strings while you play the higher ones is also a good way to mute unnecessary lower strings from ringing out.

For me, I'll usually lift my palm off the bridge as I play the lower strings, or I'll move my palm back behind the bridge as I play lower strings. You might want to try this method until you are able to play without resting your palm on the guitar.

Resting your palm just slightly forward of the bridge of the guitar is definitely a good place to start. Keep your palm a few millimeters off the strings (move your hand forward in relation to your body) for now. As you progress with your playing, this will help you develop a skill called "right hand dampening".

Most importantly, pay attention to your muscle tension. You want to be relaxed when you play. Practice slowly and comfortably. If your hand starts to cramp up, take a break and give your brain a chance to soak everything in. Slow and steady wins the race!

Good advice, thanks Jesse!

... Yer Pinky finger!

... I often use my pinky as light brace on the pick-guard just forward of the bridge if picking/strumming in free air to let the strings ring.

... I also find it makes a useful pivot if changing how I damp/mute strings with my picking hand.

... FWIW!