Glossary

Lockout

Lockout is the end position of a lift where the working joint is fully extended.

Top of a bench press, top of a deadlift, top of an overhead press. A failed lockout means you couldn't finish the rep.

Range of motion
Range of motion is how far a joint moves through a lift, from full stretch to full contraction.
Sticking point
The sticking point is the hardest part of a lift where the bar is most likely to stall.

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