Barbell Bench Pressing

[Khazima]

16:38 where he goes into the concept of tucking. That is the word I was looking for to describe how I try to maintain my elbows. Is that incorrect set up? I don't allow my shoulders to achieve a considerable amount of abduction to prevent the elbows from moving outward. Thankfully I do properly extent my thoracic spine and I know that you shouldn't allow the hips to lose contact with the bench.

I'm not sure i fully understand your question. Like he explains try touching the bar to your sternum and the amount of tuck you use will be dictated by keeping your elbow under your wrist. Then when you press up you'll flare in a j path like shown in the video.

If you can't touch your chest with the bar without pain then I wouldn't bench at all.
You have mobility issues that need to be fixed or you have injuries.

Any exercise that can't be performed with a full range of motion is a sign that something is wrong with your body.

Edit: This too. If you're experiencing pain with a close grip elbows tucked bench 2 inches off the chest then something is probably wrong. Seeing a professional preferably one with experience with weightlifters would be ideal. If you can do any other chest presses without pain and only bench causes it then it's your form.