Benchpress technique question

[chewyxrage]

I keep my elbows tucked in, mainly because i continually was hurting my shoulders when going heavy. I noticed with elbows tucked in, I have to lower the weight by around 15 pounds, but no shoulder pain.

sometimes when I get to a really heavy set though my form will break down and elbows will flare out, which makes it easier for me to get the weight up and I also pay for it the next day with shoulder pain.

 

[strongsmartsexy]

I keep my elbows tucked in, mainly because i continually was hurting my shoulders when going heavy. I noticed with elbows tucked in, I have to lower the weight by around 15 pounds, but no shoulder pain.

sometimes when I get to a really heavy set though my form will break down and elbows will flare out, which makes it easier for me to get the weight up and I also pay for it the next day with shoulder pain.

I find that I lose strength if I flare out putting more stress on my tri's and delts at that point. Hmmmmmmm, maybe that's telling me something.