Am I Benching Too High on My Chest?

SladeIron · Post by **SladeIron** » Tue Sep 16, 2025 9:41 am

Every time I bench, the bar drifts up toward my neck. Is this killing my shoulders or am I still safe?

EdsonGS · Post by **EdsonGS** » Tue Sep 16, 2025 10:19 am

If it’s drifting that high, you’re putting a lot of stress on your shoulders. Aim lower, like nipple line.

BrockCG · Post by **BrockCG** » Tue Sep 16, 2025 11:06 am

Think “tuck elbows” and bring the bar down mid-chest. Neck-level bench is a rotator cuff killer.

SladeIron · Post by **SladeIron** » Tue Sep 16, 2025 11:33 am

Yeah, shoulders do feel sore after. Guess I’m pressing wrong.

RockoGym · Post by **RockoGym** » Tue Sep 16, 2025 11:42 am

Rule of thumb: bar path should be a slight curve, not straight up and down. Touch mid-chest, press back toward eyes.

RobbieWD · Post by **RobbieWD** » Tue Sep 16, 2025 12:09 pm

Watch powerlifters none of them touch near the neck. That should tell you something.

ThomasM · Post by **ThomasM** » Tue Sep 16, 2025 12:51 pm

I benched high for years, tore a cuff. Don’t repeat my mistake.

MorganDsm · Post by **MorganDsm** » Tue Sep 16, 2025 2:51 pm

Record yourself from the side. Sometimes it feels right but looks way off.

Richardd5 · Post by **Richardd5** » Tue Sep 16, 2025 3:12 pm

Lower bar = bigger pec stretches. That’s what you want anyway.

SladeIron · Post by **SladeIron** » Wed Sep 17, 2025 10:36 am

Got it. Next session I’ll try to land mid-chest and see if it feels better.

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