elbow flare or keep tucked on incline bench?

[Daniiellclark]

Hi, last few sessions I've been trying to tuck my elbows in during incline bench press and im now questioning myself if this is the best thing to do. I get elbow pain/pain in the low part of my tricep a few hours after the session and clearly thats a indication that it's doing me no favours.

But I thought elbow flare lead to shoulder impingement? It defiantly feels more natural flaring but i just dont want any injuries. Or would it better middle ground with just a little flare? Also i take a moderately wide grip and generally do 3-4 sets with about 4-8 reps usually.

I suppose I've read numerous articles which argues both cases so just looking for some opinions ane clarification about this. I only do close grip bench, military press as other pressing exercises and pretty sure the pain is coming from the incine bench as ive changed my form the past few sessions. Thanks in advance

[Daniiellclark]

Also can anybody tell me how to use your lats to press the weight up? I try my best to use my lats but dont actually know if im doing it correctly. I Cant do form video as my camera /video is broke.

[ryanphamworld]

I'd been doing bench with flared elbows for 3 years and my right shoulder got injured in September last year. Haven't fully recovered since (almost 6 months now).

Nowadays I do most of my chest work with dumbbells, cables and machines. Working with dumbbells make my shoulders feel much better. I still do Bench Press from time to time with a powerlifting form.