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Overcoming Sticky Points in Lifts

September 21, 2011 By Gregor Winter

From “Sticking Point Therapy” by Christian Thibaudeau
Bench Press

1. Sticking point close to the chest:
Most probable weak muscle: pectorals
Another possible weakness: anterior deltoids

2. Sticking point mid-way (elbows at 90 degrees):
Most probable weak muscle: anterior deltoids

3. Sticking point during the last portion of the press (past 90 degrees):
Most probable weak muscle: triceps

Deadlift

1. Sticking point in the first portion of the lift (floor to below knees):
Most probable weak muscle: quadriceps
Could also be: tight psoas

2. Sticking point around the knees:
Most probable weak muscle group: lower back muscles
Another possible weakness: rhomboids

3. Sticking point in the last portion of the pull (from mid-thigh to lockout):
Most probable weak muscle: glutes
Another possible weakness: hamstrings

Squat (regular squat, not a competitive powerlifting squat)

1. Sticking point in the first portion of the lifting motion:
Most probable weak muscle: glutes
Another possible weakness: hamstrings

2. Sticking point mid-way (knees at 90 degrees):
Most probable weak muscle: quadriceps
Another possible weakness: glutes

3. Sticking point in the last portion of the lift (very rare):
Most probable weak muscle: quadriceps

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