Tricep Lock Out

[llrockyll]

when you do tricep what exercises should i lock out on and what exercises should i not lock out on? im interested in the ones that biuld mass like

CGBP
SKULLCRUSHERS
WEIGHTED DIPS
PUSHED DOWNS
DB EXTENSIONS

[Steve80]

I usually do a static at the end of each rep, but not at complete lock out becase then it is just more of a rest perion, the joint is doin the work not the muscle.

[chest6]

I never completely lock out..

[Evil Predator]

Never lock out

[Growingpains]

Agree on never locking out.

But also during skull crushers and the like don't bring the direction of your arms completely perpendicular to your body because even if you don't lock out you still will have the weight on your skeleton. In other words, keep the arms back about 10 degrees to make sure all the weight is on the tris.

GP

[TexN343]

Agree on never locking out.

But also during skull crushers and the like don't bring the direction of your arms completely perpendicular to your body because even if you don't lock out you still will have the weight on your skeleton. In other words, keep the arms back about 10 degrees to make sure all the weight is on the tris.

GP

Back as in towards your head?

[Timm1704]

Back as in towards your head?

yep, this way the triceps have to work much harder. youl feel the difference right away. i havent done close-grip bench press for years, infact, i dont remember EVER having it as a staple in my tricep routine in my 9 years of training. i will do them this week

[Growingpains]

Correct. Back as in your elbows are back (just slightly) to get the weight off your skeleton.

Trust me, 99% of people in the gym don't do this. It works wonders!

GP

[llrockyll]

thanx for the info guys

[Venum]

i'm guessing the same goes for chest presses? dont lock out?