Fix Your Elbows & Bench MORE

Summary by Krater

This video explains proper elbow positioning and bar path for the bench press, demonstrating how to align elbows directly beneath or slightly in front of the bar and how to flare them on the way up rather than over-tucking.

From the video

Answers: How should I position my elbows during the bench press?

• Bench press elbow positioning
• Bench press bar path
• Powerlifting technique

Exercises

• bench press · barbell

What it concludes

• Elbows should be positioned slightly in front of or directly below the bar rather than over-tucked.
• The bar path should include a slight tuck on the way down and a flare on the way up to press the bar back off the chest.
• Elbow flare should be controlled independently of the shoulder blades to avoid unnecessary joint movement.