Can't lock elbows

[hanroroos]

Now, I know there is another post stating that this is mostly due to biceps being tight. I'm currently doing the thumbs down against the floor/wall shoulder opener and was wondering if this will be sufficient or if I should add any other exercises? Thanks. Photos of my stiff elbow on the attached photos compared to less stiff elbow. Mostly from overuse (tennis, cricket etc.) I feel no pain when i try to straighten, it's just physically impossible/hard.

[Frederik]

Just of the top of my head you could try the pec stick stretch, and emphasize the bicep part.

[Craig]

should be fine to resolve completely with the palm up stretch you've shown; a partner variation would be ideal. the ideal position is to be able to make a fist, flex your wrist, and then touch the little finger to the ground from that position. it's tight

You could also work on fingers backwards planche leans to help open up the bicep under load and also strengthen brachialis. Be patient and gentle at first, you can damage your elbow if you load it up too quickly:

[Kit_L]

Very likely, it's brachialis, rather than biceps. Once in a stretch position (you will need a partner) have him/her lean on the back of the elbow (or, better, on both the forearm and the upper arm) then you try to flex the elbow against this resistance. Then stop, breathe in and relax, and use your triceps AND your partner's weight to slowly straighten the elbow further. Many arms have been straightened this way. Go carefully.

[hanroroos]

What do you gents think about this unassisted stretch that I found recently: http://tomrandallclimbing.wordpress.com/2012/11/23/golfers-elbow-a-possible-solution/

A c and r approach can easily be implemented.

[zenwoof]

What do you gents think about this unassisted stretch that I found recently: http://tomrandallclimbing.wordpress.com/2012/11/23/golfers-elbow-a-possible-solution/

A c and r approach can easily be implemented.

 

Looks the same as the locust pose in Bikram. It's never felt to me like a "stretch" in the sense of a muscle being elongated. Rather, a pure joint/bone sensation, as my bodyweight is pushing down on the back of my elbow joints. However, I have gotten better at it over time, and it is not as painful as it used to be. Still, it consistently seems to be the pose that elicits the most groans out of the class.