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Thread: How long should lockout be held?

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    Default How long should lockout be held?

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    Hi Mark,

    For the press (and bench press) specifically, how long should the lockout be held? Should the elbows be locked out and held for a full second, rather than immediately descending right after the elbows have locked out?

    What about for the squat, deadlift, etc.?

    Thanks.

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    Just lock the bar out. No official time will be kept. This is true for all exercises that involve lockout.

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