Partial Lockout
- Primary muscles
- Chest
- Secondary muscles
- Triceps, Shoulders
- Equipment
- Other
- Movement pattern
- Horizontal Push
Steps
- 1 Lie on a flat bench with your feet flat on the floor, holding a barbell with an overhand grip slightly wider than shoulder-width.
- 2 Press the barbell up until your arms are almost fully extended, but do not lock out your elbows; this is your starting position.
- 3 Slowly lower the barbell a short distance, about 2-4 inches, maintaining constant tension in your chest and triceps.
- 4 Immediately press the barbell back up to the starting position, stopping just before your elbows fully lock out.
