Full or Partial Range of Motion Reps (WHICH IS BEST?)

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When trying to build muscle is it better to use full range of motion or partials in your workouts. Today we are going to pit the two methods head to head to try and give you the best information to make that decision for yourself. In this video, I will show you examples of partial range of motion exercises that you may want to include in your workouts as well as the best compound lifts to be using full range of motion on and why.

This all starts with an important distinction between a joints range of motion and the range of motion on a particular exercise. They are often not the same. For example, when we look at a bench press, the range of motion of the exercise may be full however the chest muscle and the associated shoulder joint that it controls is not experiencing a full range of motion.

The bench press exercise is considered full range when you bring the bar down to the chest from a position of arms straightened out over your chest and returned. The pecs however, are capable of more than just this shoulder flexion position. They can adduct the arm horizontally across the midline of the chest. I have shown before how a chest exercise like the cable crossover provides us with an opportunity to do just this and would therefore be a complimentary exercise to the bench press.

In the example of the biceps curl however, the range of motion of the exercise is actually matched to that of the elbow joint. The joint starts in a fully extended position and can be closed down or flexed all the way to the top of the exercise. In this case, the two ranges are one in the same however we know that this is not always the case.

When you are trying to build muscle, it is important that you not overlook the value of using partial range of motion (particularly on the smaller single joint movements for the purpose of metabolic training). With metabolic training, your goal is to create as much metabolite buildup in the muscle as is possible to create a hypoxic environment that becomes a trigger for muscle adaptation and growth.

This is much easier and safer to do when the joint in question is limited to just one and the muscle that controls the action of this joint is capable of being isolated with a high degree of tension.

On the other hand, when performing multi-joint exercises like the bigger compound lifts of the squat, bench press and deadlift for example, it is best to not try and limit or alter your range of motion. After all, the main benefit of compound exercises is their ability to allow for coordinated movement between multiple joints and the muscles that control these actions.

This is why the compound exercises are such good strength training options. Their force output is unmatched when compared to that of the single joint exercises. Abbreviating the range of motion of any one of the contributing joints to the lift will sacrifice not only the strength of the exercise but also the biomechanics of the exercise as a whole.

When pursuing strength, it is therefore in your best interest to almost always keep the full range of motion of the exercise intact. That said, if you get to the point where you are competitively lifting and need to fine tune your strength throughout the entire range of motion on one of these three bigger lifts for example, then this is where the use of partials could come in very beneficial. By employing accessory exercises like the floor press like KC Mitchell, you are able to work on perhaps a weakness in triceps lockout strength so that you can reincorporate that back into the full bench press with a better end result.

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billmasters
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In summary:
Compound exercises - Full ROM
Single joint exercises - Both

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Thank you for this! As a personal trainer, it always irks me to see half-reps in the gym, but this information gives me some great insight.

This will be very helpful (and I’ll do some more research on my own) when it comes explaining when partial reps are useful and when they’re a waste.

I’m so glad that you’re out here putting out good information. 👍🏾

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Jeff, because of I went from 242 to 216 in about 1 1/2 to 2 months and I’ve built muscle and some strength. I’m aiming for 10% body fat by summer time. I’m 6’1 and I e been trying for about 7 years with some (unfortunate) hiatus somewhere in the middle there. This channel has helped me so much, even without the program. I’ve been trying to lose fat for the longest time and I could never get my diet in check. You’ve helped me with that in a massive way. So Jeff, thank you from the bottom of my heart.
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I workout keep in shape, mainly for health reasons nothing extreme but every now and then i watch video of yours and i allways take something from it.
Thank you

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*Phil heath does partial range of motion!! You know the key guys*

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That bit about PRoM in the shoulder joint, particularly overhead; I am a 100% believer and 'survivor'! I had a partial labrum tear that put me out of commission for upper body training for only a week because I found Jeff talking about this in an earlier video. Side note, i also have an excellent chiropractor that helped me apply the principles and make a full recovery while continuing my training. I can bench 225 again; I can do OH work, straight arm scapular, and pull ups again. PRoM is a God-send when you know how and when to apply it. Many thanks, Jeff!

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PLZ HELP!!! .On Mondays i do Barbell Bench Press, Incline Dumbbell Press, Incline Dumbbell flies and Cable flies for Chest 3 sets per exercise(total 12 sets) yet i don't get any muscle soreness but on Fridays when i do just 3 sets of each push ups and dips (total 6 sets) i get a lot of muscle soreness. Why is it so? I've been working out for about 10 months and i think my form is pretty okay.

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Jeff once again puts the science in it, Thanks Jeff for all you do, you have no clue how much you have helped me and my son.

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Back in the day there was a program that used partial range exclusively. It was referred to as Strong range of motion and basically you took compound movements, such as the bench press and over loaded the bar ( Overload = the weight is so heavy that you cannot do a full range ) then did partial range reps ( the bench press would be lowering the bar a quarter. ) then back up. You will do many reps this way around 15-20. There is no denying the incredible rush you experience when you are finished the chest is fully pumped and feels like it is made from steel. I got very good results with this.

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Jeff, I really enjoy your videos. I find your videos very instructive without any BS. As a retire Marine approaching 50 (next year), I try to be smarter about how I workout. "Its not how much time I spend in the gym, its how I spend my time." that matters to me. I try to do full range of motion as much as possible because functional strength is more important to me than any aesthetic benefit (but I see your points in this video). Keep up the good work. Ductus Exemplo (Lead by example), Matthew

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you have inspired me to build up my own YouTube fitness channel i appreciate all the advice you give.

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i love blending the two concepts of full and partial reps. if you don't believe me, try do 15 reps on side laterals, 5 full/5 partial/5 full or vice versa and tell me that doesn't burn!!!!

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