Research
Mixed
Full range of motion (ROM) produces greater strength gains in full ROM tasks and greater hypertrophy in specific muscles (e.g., gluteus maximus) compared to partial ROM, although partial ROM can be used to overcome sticking points.
Prioritize full range of motion for your main exercises to maximize strength and muscle growth. Use partial ROM strategically to target weak points (sticking points) or to reduce joint stress, but do not replace full ROM with partial ROM as your primary strategy.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
In the first instance, the strength gains in full 1-RM were greater in the full versus partial group, while the gains in partial 1-RM were similar.
Why this rating
Supported by studies comparing partial vs. full squats.
Source
Appropriate Reporting of Exercise Variables in Resistance Training Protocols: Much more than Load and Number of Repetitions
Giuseppe Coratella · Sports Medicine - Open · 2022
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