Lock joints while doing weights?

Minki1990

Is it best to lock joints when lifting weights or not? I would think it's best to keep the tension in the muscle and also not to wear my joints down but I am not sure though

19toots66

I have bad knees and I always keep a soft knee while working out and lifting weights

GaiaGirl1992

Never do that!!! Your joints will thank you for it!

tigersword

A full lockout is generally unnecessary.

Maaarkk

It's personal preference really.. I would say not to lock out. Keeps the stress on your muscle by not locking out, once you lock out, the stress will transfer to your joint & if going heavy it could cause you problems.

bdamaster60

If you're a powerlifter, your core lifts require lock-outs to pass as a lift. for greater myofribillar hypertrophy response from the muscle, do not lock the joins. This will put consistent strain on the muscles. Hence ('time under tension'.

shedder3000

I was told never to lock joints when doing weights but I only really follow this advice on the leg press

wellbert

It depends on the movement.
You lock at the top of a bench press.
You lock your arms during the full deadlift (to protect your biceps/etc) and legs at the top.

However, calf raises on the leg press you generally keep a slight bend.

Azdak

If you are controlling the lift and utilizing the target muscles appropriately, you can fully straighten the limb and not "lock out" the joint.