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The Use of Partial Range of Motion in Hypertrophic Oriented Resistance Training

  • Partial range of motion (pROM) is as effective as full range of motion (fROM) in inducing muscle hypertrophy, challenging traditional views favoring fROM for muscle growth.
  • Studies show similar muscle thickness increases and muscle activation between pROM and fROM, suggesting pROM's efficacy in hypertrophic oriented resistance training.
  • Non-uniform muscle hypertrophy, suggesting different regions of a muscle may respond differently to training stimuli, supports targeted training techniques such as pROM.
  • pROM may optimize muscular response by targeting specific muscle groups more effectively, reducing the activation of non-targeted muscle areas.
  • Further research is required to standardize pROM techniques and fully understand its role in promoting muscle hypertrophy for specific training goals such as bodybuilding.
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