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I don't lock out at all.
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Unless you're powerlifting I wouldn't recommend locking out the elbows, it puts too much stress on the joints, the last part of a press is more tris and less chest so if it's than chest your focusing on building then there's definately no point imo.
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Hmmm. This is a more interesting question than I figured it was going to be. I honestly was surprised at the responses so far since I dont know ANYONE that does NOT lock out at the top. Proper form and the "full range of motion rule" dont apply here then? When I do ANY type of bench movement I make SURE I lock out since I like to work the Tri's along with the chest and shoulders too. Thats just ME I guess.
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it all depends on what my goal of the exercise is for that particular workout. Am I doing straigh reps with a certian tempo? Am i trying to do rest pause sets? Am I training my strength? All of these things have to be figured in before you can answer a question like that.
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I have this pain coming from my elbows and when I do lock out it hurts. |
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I do like to use a very wide grip burnouts when I finish my all of my flat benches, |
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Shit I'm trying to BUILD MUSCLE and mino...are u saying u use a wide grip when benching? How heavy do u lift when trying to build muscle for your chest? ( 4-6, 8-10, 10-12?)
straight sets? Light then heavy? I dont want to know, I need to know! |
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I try not to go all the way down because my shoulders are injuried. And I have started not locking out because its makes my triceps give out before I have worked out my chest the way I have wanted to.
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I am not recommending anyone do this. |
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if you want to build your chest then don't lock out, keep a constant strain going, and go slow.
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no i dont lock out my elbows...i feel it puts unneccessary stress on my elbows and causes me to lose some control over the weight.
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I always lock out, in fact for rest-pausing to get another rep or two out I will lock out to the point of almost attempting hyperextension.
Some PLers believe that not locking out even during a warmup is what is causing some failed lifts, since triceps are extra important for them. Some (or perhaps many) bodybuilders believe in keeping constant tension on the muscle, although at the top end of a rep it will be more triceps than chest.
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I dont have any elbow problems just wrist issues at random intervals. I use wrist wraps, work great.Also, if your feet aren't on the floor, they should be. ![]()
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