Thread: Incline versus flat bench

Originally Posted by spoolin

My buddy has been having some front delt issues and soreness, so on chest day I had him bring his elbows slightly in towards his waste (just a bit instead of holding the elbows inline with the shoulders) and it has aleviated his issue and he is getting better chest pumps. We only do incline and flat dumbell presses and pretty much avoid the straight bar.

I know a few powerlifters who do the same thing. They also use a false grip on barbell bench so they can tuck their elbows slightly in to alleviate pressure on the shoulder joints