Originally Posted by
Michael Wolf
Without seeing your bench press, we can't verify that you're not actually flaring your elbows or touching high on your chest. That would be helpful. But to attempt to answer your questions without that:
1. In my experience, it is unusual for properly performed bench presses, unless we're talking about someone with a history of shoulder/rotator cuff issues and some structural damage in there.
2. Maybe
3. Maybe
4. Maybe
5. No. I suggest dropping the dips and get some film of your bench press for us. And if you're still doing any of that improperly warmed up throwing with bad form, stop.