Power week- lockout, yay or nay?

[garrett88]

Hey wondering where ppl stand on locking compound movements out in power week?
Should we fully extend our limbs when powering through a heavy movement, or opt to keep continuous tension?

[rantorcha]

I'm trying to think how I do it....I don't think I change either way depending on which week. I probably lock out, just to get a full contraction. But for you, just train like you normally do...jsut follow to the PRRS guidelines.

[snowboardray]

I never lockout on compound movements. I feel it gives me a little bit of a break if I do, and I don't want that. Just my personal choice.

[garrett88]

Thanks for your replies. I don't usually lockout either. But when accelerating the load as fast as possible it can be hard to stop short.

[tank316]

Oct 21, 2010 8:40:56 GMT -5 rantorcha said:

I'm trying to think how I do it....I don't think I change either way depending on which week. I probably lock out, just to get a full contraction. But for you, just train like you normally do...jsut follow to the PRRS guidelines.

I do lock out on Power weeks, but that the old powerlifter in me that wont die. RR & Sh I dont lock out.

[fit]

I generally lock out on Power week mostly because I usually add about a second at the peak contraction.

[miamibodybuilder]

i dont think it should matter what week you're on. it's just a matter of what you normally do and what works best for you.