benching and shoulder rotation question

[Bas]

hi guys,

how far down do you all go when you bench? i know a lot of ppl can touch their chest without their elbows passing 90/having a lot of shoulder rotation. but for the life of me, even with back arching (keeping my butt on the bench of course), my elbows still go way past 90 if i want to touch my chest. i've been going down to my chest/maybe an inch or so off my chest lately.

my questions are, how bad is it for your shoulders if im going way past 90 with my elbows? should i just stop a few inches off my chest instead?

opinions?

bas

[Bas]

nobody eh?

[Think Green]

I'm having a hard time picturing in my head what you are talking about. You should definitely be touching the bar to your chest every time.

[*TN*]

Arch more. Tuck your feet under your ass and stand on your toes, flare your lats.

My elbows still go past 90 when I bench, but it doesn't hurt my shoulders.

[Bas]

Ok thanks TN. Basically I wanted to know is: if its doesnt hurt its ok. going past 90 doesnt hurt my shoulders, but i didnt wanna do anything thats gonna cause problems in the future.