Why Your Shoulder Hurts When Benching—and How to Fix It

Why Your Shoulder Hurts When Benching—and How to Fix It

The first time it happened, you chalked it up to fatigue. The second time, you dismissed it as a warm-up kink. By the third session, the sharp sting in your shoulder when benching became undeniable. That’s the moment most lifters realize: shoulder pain during bench press isn’t temporary—it’s a signal your body is fighting back. … Read more