Avoiding Shoulder Pain During Bench Press

[MaxStrength]

Do you think adding overhead pressing can strengthen shoulders for better bench press support?

[ValkyrieLift]

I tried a Smith machine for bench pressing once, and my shoulders felt worse. Free weights all the way.

[IronGuru88]

How tight is your grip? A grip that’s too wide used to kill my shoulders.

[Stronghold42]

Anyone else feel like deloading weeks are underrated for shoulder recovery?

[AlphaBulk]

I’ve never tried them, but what about using chains or bands for bench press variations?

[LiftMaven]

Chains and bands are fun, but they’re tough to set up. My gym doesn’t even have them.