Everyone, see how Kendall is giving compressions? That's not correct. He should lock his elbows, like Tanner is doing.

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Everyone, see how Kendall is giving compressions? That's not correct. He should lock his elbows, like Tanner is doing.

Locking the elbows during chest compressions allows you to push with your body weight while keeping the arms straight, which helps you reach the correct depth and maintain a steady rate. When the elbows aren’t locked, compressions rely more on arm strength, leading to shallower depth, faster fatigue, and inconsistent chest recoil. Tanner’s straight, locked-elbow technique illustrates the proper form, whereas Kendall’s is not, making his compressions ineffective.

Locking the elbows during chest compressions allows you to push with your body weight while keeping the arms straight, which helps you reach the correct depth and maintain a steady rate. When the elbows aren’t locked, compressions rely more on arm strength, leading to shallower depth, faster fatigue, and inconsistent chest recoil. Tanner’s straight, locked-elbow technique illustrates the proper form, whereas Kendall’s is not, making his compressions ineffective.

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