Systems are disclosed herein for enhancing the longevity of turbomachine components. Such systems include a turbomachine blade that has a blade portion extending from a base portion. The base portion includes an axial rail configured to extend into an axial groove disposed in a rotor of a turbomachine. The axial rail includes a first locking recess configured to align with a second locking recess along the axial groove. The system also includes a blade locking assembly having a first locking insert and a second locking insert. The first locking insert is configured to be inserted in both the first and second locking recesses. The second locking insert is configured to be inserted in the first or second locking recess adjacent the first locking insert.