@Silverback ; in regards to you mentioning bench press, is this only in reference to close grip and triceps or in general? If in general, is it just bench press or barbell bench that you are referring to, since using DBs could get back the problem of being blocked by the chest?
I don't think one thing that has been mentioned about CG Bench is the width most people are using for it. Mine is about shoulder width, enough so I can keep straight arms and tuck right in to my sides. I have seen people CG benching a lot closer than this
You and your resistance curves...The barbell bench press in general strungout, it's a good general exercise, not a good pec exercise, a good tricep exercise, but much better options are the dip, french press and cable push down.
i don't rate "skull crushers" the resistance curve isn't real effective.