Thoughts on this?
Have you experimented with both / what was your experience?
Have you experimented with both / what was your experience?
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Re: Locking out versus constant tension?
I do both.
I don't think it matters much in the long run.
The exceptions being: If you are interested in powerlifting you should lock everything out, since that's what you're doing in competition.
And if you are interested in gaining size I think adding constant tension lifts to your routine isn't a bad idea. If anything just to increase the total volume of your workout.
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Re: Locking out versus constant tension?
For the most part I think it may be more beneficial overall to lock out, just as a basis for building strength on your compound lifts. Time under tension can be something more loosely used on accessory work.
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Re: Locking out versus constant tension?
if you lock out, there is still tension somewhere.SCWolf's chitty powerlifting friendComment
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Re: Locking out versus constant tension?
depends on the movement. lockout will ensure a full ROM, and a full ROM will guarantee all the muscles get their fair share of swole.
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Re: Locking out versus constant tension?
I lockout all of my compound lifts. However all my single joint lifts I stop just shy of lockout. Not for the time-under-tension gains, but to alleviate my joints.[
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