Shoulder pain during bench press

Problem: shoulder pain during bench press What goes wrong: Athletes often rush this movement without proper positioning, which loads the wrong tissues and reduces effectiveness. Cue: Retract and depress scapula Fix: Grip width where forearms vertical at bottom; tuck elbows ~45°. 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.