The Jerk and Aging Elbows: How to Fix Your Lockout

It's a shame to see a lifter pull a huge weight but not quite make the lockout. Here are some of the causes and solutions.

In the sport of weightlifting, the key requirement of a successful lift in competition is to lift the barbell to the full extent of the arms, while under control. As such, the elbows and their associated ligaments and tendons have to be healthy if you intend to consistently get three white lights from the referees.

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