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Oct 2021
7m 22s

How To Stop Locking Your Elbows and Knee...

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Most of us have been taught to move through a full range of motion while performing resistance exercises. However, if you take this advice literally, you risk locking your elbows and knees, which can increase the risk of injuries and hinder fitness gains. Dr. Jonathan Su, the Get-Fit Guy, explains why locking is so common and how to avoid it.

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