A:  Well, take time off is one simple answer. You seem to keep exacerbating matters by continuing the cycle of rest-injure-rest-injure. Going to see a doc can also help you because you'll know what needs to be done. Maybe surgery is the answer - maybe just rest. Either way, we think you are looking at some time off. Don't be discouraged though. You're already half of what you could be in the gym, so you really aren't making progress, just prolonging the cycle. Have you tried using an open-hand grip? And where are your hands in relation to the rings on the bench press bar? Do they stick out? This may be one of the reasons you have an injury that is persistent and only affects a portion of your elbow through the range.  You should work with someone who can determine the correctness of your position at the bar, and explain when the pain begins.