Neck pain during bench press

[Kilroy]

I have a new problem with the bench press.
I moved up to 240 pounds recently,
and I find that I can push the weight up and
down fine, but the instant I set the bar down
and the pressure is relieved, I get a sudden,
sharp, intense pain on both sides from my
shoulders, over my collarbone, and up into my
neck. It's painful enough to stop me from
using the bench press. This is on a machine,
BTW. I don't have access to a freeweight bench
press. Also, I recently switched to High-Intensity
Training, so that I am working out the back
muscles on the same day as the chest;
maybe that has something to do with it.

 

[MuSuLPhReAk]

I'm thinking this is probably because of your form. Many people tend to press hard against the bench with their heads when pressing heavy weight. This may cause u to sprain a muscle in the neck area. Maybe the bench your on is of poor quality too. Best advice...find a place to train where u can use freeweights. U'll get a much stronger and muscular body.

 

[gymtime]

I agree with MuSuLPhReAK, it's probably your form. Plus you might be lifting too much. Either way, you do not want to fuck with a sharp neck/shoulder pain. Go very easy on it bro.