Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Maximally retracting your shoulder blades during the bench press is a deeply ingrained setup habit that actually destroys joint stability and locks up your upper back.
Discover how engaging your serratus anterior along with your lats creates a wider, safer pressing platform that eliminates shoulder pain and prevents destructive elbow flare.
Learning how to depress your shoulders and yield to heavy loads transforms your bench press into a smoothly integrated movement that maximizes raw strength.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:08 Why Your Bench Press Is Wrecking Your Shoulders
06:46 The Maximal Retraction Mistake
11:07 The Strongest Shoulder Position
14:10 Find Your Bench Press Sweet Spot
20:28 How to Actually Load Your Lats
25:28 Demonstration
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Maximally retracting your shoulder blades during the bench press is a deeply ingrained setup habit that actually destroys joint stability and locks up your upper back.
Discover how engaging your serratus anterior along with your lats creates a wider, safer pressing platform that eliminates shoulder pain and prevents destructive elbow flare.
Learning how to depress your shoulders and yield to heavy loads transforms your bench press into a smoothly integrated movement that maximizes raw strength.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:08 Why Your Bench Press Is Wrecking Your Shoulders
06:46 The Maximal Retraction Mistake
11:07 The Strongest Shoulder Position
14:10 Find Your Bench Press Sweet Spot
20:28 How to Actually Load Your Lats
25:28 Demonstration
🔥 Become an elitefts Channel Member for early access to Dave Tate's Table Talk, exclusive content, and member-only perks.
➡️ @eliteftsofficial
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SUPPORT DAVE TATE'S TABLE TALK
🔴 Full Crew Access
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👕 Limited Edition Apparel
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📚 Programs & Exclusive Content
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💪 TYAO Coaching Application
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Wraps • Straps • Sleeves
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