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Originally Posted by OhHaiIAmHamster
Does "flared out elbows" = "generally more wide grip" and "tucked in elbows" = "generally more narrow grip"? Or does it not depend on the grip width?
As I suspect I might have the "flared out elbows" issue here.
Generally a wider grip will tend to make your elbows flare more. Your elbows dont look too bad there, but if benching is hurting your shoulders at all, you should probably move your hands closer and try to get your elbows closer to your torso.
I think Rip recommends elbows should be ~70 degrees from your torso (yours look like about 70 to me), while others I've read recommend 45-60 degrees. I have had some pretty significant shoulder injuries, so I try to get them ~45.
Miles mentioned something to me a while ago - my hands were spread too wide. The best position for protecting your shoulders is when your elbows are directly below your hands when you bench - so the lower arm is perpendicular. It looks like your hands might be a little wide in this respect.