Achieving a full bench press lockout is one of the most important components of the bench press for optimal strength development, injury risk reduction, and a qualifying lift in powerlifting competitions.

While most people think of the lock out as the end of the bench press movement, there is also a lockout before the movement of the first rep starts. A common but often overlooked issue we see with the bench press is that the lifter does not fully lock out their elbows on the bench press after the un-rack and before the start of the first rep.

This has many implications including:

1. Elbow pain
2. Biceps pain
3. Shoulder pain
4. A week lock out
5. A delayed start command in competition

So if you or your lifters are struggling with any of these things on the bench press, this less-than-ten-minute episode on the PRS Podcast is for you!

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