Tbh, this whole debate highlights how fitness culture often prioritizes competition metrics over practical longevity. Coaches default to blanket rules because assessing individual biomechanics requires time and expertise most don't have. Worse, the lockout fixation can lead lifters to ignore more important factors like load management and movement patterns. It's frustrating when people sacrifice joint health for an arbitrary standard that doesn't even translate to real world strength. Maybe we need to shift the conversation towards adaptable guidelines that respect anatomical diversity.

Absolutely! It's what sets you apart from the competition.