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Partial Lockout

INTERMEDIATE

Partial Lockout

Partial Lockout is a strength exercise that targets your traps, triceps, and pecs. It can effectively target your arms, chest, neck, shoulders, upper back, upper body, and upper chest when done correctly.

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Instructions

  1. Lie on a bench under a squat rack. With the bar loaded about four to six inches above your chest, grab the bar in an overhand grip.
  2. Push the bar up with your arms fully extended. Pause, then slowly lower the bar to its original position, resting it on the rack.

Tips

  • Keep tension in your chest as you lift the weight.
  • Make sure the weight is over the sternum.
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Author

Owen
Owen Jones
Owen
Updated: 17 Sep 2024