@tylerpath: If bench press feels awkward and unstable for you, you're likely not properly stabilizing the shoulder joint. And contrary to what you might think, the way to stabilize the shoulder joint is not to keep your shoulder blades retracted, since there would be some degree of natural protraction that occurs on the concentric. In other words, keeping your shoulders retracted winds up making the movement feel a little bit awkward. Instead, I like to think about depressing your shoulder blades down by engaging your lats. You're welcome for the future PRs, and good luck! #FYP #Fitness #gym #bodybuilding

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