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Systematic Review
Pro
Schoenfeld BJ & Grgic J · 2020SAGE Open MedicineSystematic review of 8 studies examining the effects of range of motion on muscle hypertrophy. The majority of evidence favored full ROM over partial ROM for maximizing muscle growth. Performing exercises through a complete range of motion was associated with greater increases in muscle cross-sectional area in most of the included studies.
0.77
Systematic review of 8 studies examining the effects of range of motion on muscle hypertrophy. The majority of evidence favored full ROM over partial ROM for maximizing muscle growth. Performing exercises through a complete range of motion was associated with greater increases in muscle cross-sectional area in most of the included studies.
Design Systematic Review (0.9) × quality 0.85 = impact 0.77
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Pro
Pallarés JG et al. · 2021Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research10-week RCT comparing full and partial squat ROM in trained men. The full ROM group demonstrated significantly greater quadriceps hypertrophy (+7.2% vs +4.8%) and comparable strength gains. The authors concluded that full ROM squats produce superior hypertrophic adaptations in the quadriceps.
0.62
10-week RCT comparing full and partial squat ROM in trained men. The full ROM group demonstrated significantly greater quadriceps hypertrophy (+7.2% vs +4.8%) and comparable strength gains. The authors concluded that full ROM squats produce superior hypertrophic adaptations in the quadriceps.
Design RCT (0.8) × quality 0.78 = impact 0.62
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Neutral
Pedrosa GF et al. · 2022International Journal of Sports MedicineRCT comparing partial (at the lengthened position) versus full ROM preacher curls over 8 weeks. Interestingly, training at partial ROM in the stretched position produced similar or even slightly greater biceps hypertrophy compared to full ROM, suggesting that the lengthened portion of the range is the most hypertrophically relevant. This nuances the full ROM recommendation.
0.64
RCT comparing partial (at the lengthened position) versus full ROM preacher curls over 8 weeks. Interestingly, training at partial ROM in the stretched position produced similar or even slightly greater biceps hypertrophy compared to full ROM, suggesting that the lengthened portion of the range is the most hypertrophically relevant. This nuances the full ROM recommendation.
Design RCT (0.8) × quality 0.80 = impact 0.64
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Pro
Schoenfeld BJ & Grgic J · 2020SAGE Open MedicineSystematic review of 8 studies examining the effects of range of motion on muscle hypertrophy. The majority of evidence favored full ROM over partial ROM for maximizing muscle growth. Performing exercises through a complete range of motion was associated with greater increases in muscle cross-sectional area in most of the included studies.
0.77
Systematic review of 8 studies examining the effects of range of motion on muscle hypertrophy. The majority of evidence favored full ROM over partial ROM for maximizing muscle growth. Performing exercises through a complete range of motion was associated with greater increases in muscle cross-sectional area in most of the included studies.
Design Systematic Review (0.9) × quality 0.85 = impact 0.77
View sourceRCT
Pro
Pallarés JG et al. · 2021Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research10-week RCT comparing full and partial squat ROM in trained men. The full ROM group demonstrated significantly greater quadriceps hypertrophy (+7.2% vs +4.8%) and comparable strength gains. The authors concluded that full ROM squats produce superior hypertrophic adaptations in the quadriceps.
0.62
10-week RCT comparing full and partial squat ROM in trained men. The full ROM group demonstrated significantly greater quadriceps hypertrophy (+7.2% vs +4.8%) and comparable strength gains. The authors concluded that full ROM squats produce superior hypertrophic adaptations in the quadriceps.
Design RCT (0.8) × quality 0.78 = impact 0.62
View sourceRCT
Neutral
Pedrosa GF et al. · 2022International Journal of Sports MedicineRCT comparing partial (at the lengthened position) versus full ROM preacher curls over 8 weeks. Interestingly, training at partial ROM in the stretched position produced similar or even slightly greater biceps hypertrophy compared to full ROM, suggesting that the lengthened portion of the range is the most hypertrophically relevant. This nuances the full ROM recommendation.
0.64
RCT comparing partial (at the lengthened position) versus full ROM preacher curls over 8 weeks. Interestingly, training at partial ROM in the stretched position produced similar or even slightly greater biceps hypertrophy compared to full ROM, suggesting that the lengthened portion of the range is the most hypertrophically relevant. This nuances the full ROM recommendation.
Design RCT (0.8) × quality 0.80 = impact 0.64
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Evidence
PRO (2)
PRO Systematic Review 0.85 Schoenfeld BJ, Grgic J (2020)
Systematic review of 8 studies examining the effects of range of motion on muscle hypertrophy. The majority of evidence favored full ROM over partial ROM for maximizing muscle growth. Performing exercises through a complete range of motion was associated with greater increases in muscle cross-sectional area in most of the included studies.
SAGE Open Medicine
PRO RCT 0.78 Pallarés JG, Cava AM et al. (2021)
10-week RCT comparing full and partial squat ROM in trained men. The full ROM group demonstrated significantly greater quadriceps hypertrophy (+7.2% vs +4.8%) and comparable strength gains. The authors concluded that full ROM squats produce superior hypertrophic adaptations in the quadriceps.
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
NEUTRAL (1)
NEUTRAL RCT 0.80 Pedrosa GF, Lima FV et al. (2022)
RCT comparing partial (at the lengthened position) versus full ROM preacher curls over 8 weeks. Interestingly, training at partial ROM in the stretched position produced similar or even slightly greater biceps hypertrophy compared to full ROM, suggesting that the lengthened portion of the range is the most hypertrophically relevant. This nuances the full ROM recommendation.
International Journal of Sports Medicine