Elbows flaring on bench press

Problem: elbows flaring on bench press What goes wrong: Athletes often rush this movement without proper positioning, which loads the wrong tissues and reduces effectiveness. Cue: Tuck elbows slightly Fix: Think bending bar toward feet; reduces anterior shoulder stress. Practice with a controlled tempo for 2-3 sets of 8-10 reps. Film yourself from the side to confirm the correction sticks before adding load.