Workouts | Form Fixes | Muscle Growth

If you’re benching heavy but your shoulders always feel cooked after… this is probably why.

When Larry Wheels talks about tucking your elbows on the bench press, he’s not just nitpicking form — he’s protecting your shoulders and unlocking more power.

Here’s what elbow tuck actually does:

• Keeps your shoulders in a safer, stronger position
• Reduces unnecessary stress on the rotator cuff
• Engages more chest and triceps instead of dumping tension into the front delts
• Creates a tighter bar path (stronger off the chest)
• Lets you press heavier without beating up your joints

Flaring your elbows out at 90° might “feel” strong at first… but long term, it’s a shoulder injury waiting to happen.

A slight tuck (not extreme) keeps your upper arms around 45–75° from your torso. That’s where strength and longevity meet.

More weight doesn’t build your chest.
Better mechanics do.

Next time you bench: Set your scapula.
Drive your feet.
Tuck your elbows.
Press with intent.

Train smart. Lift long. 💪

Video Credits: Larry wheels/yt

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