diff --git a/raise-lock-pr/action.yaml b/raise-lock-pr/action.yaml
index 5a368cb..064fb22 100644
--- a/raise-lock-pr/action.yaml
+++ b/raise-lock-pr/action.yaml
@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@ runs:
       uses: hypertrace/github-actions/gradle@main
       with:
         args: resolveAndLockAll --write-locks --refresh-dependencies
+        max-workers: '4'
     - name: Remove settings lock if needed
       if: inputs.lock-settings != 'true'
       shell: bash