Training & movement
BPartial Vs Full Range of Motion Resistance Training: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Wolf M, Androulakis-Korakakis P, Fisher J, Schoenfeld B, Steele J · 2023 · International Journal of Strength and Conditioning
REZA evidence rating B: Reasonable confidence
Methodology
Meta-analysis
Population
Multiple studies; trained and untrained adults
Intervention
Partial ROM vs full ROM resistance training
Findings
Full range of motion produced a trivially greater hypertrophy than partial range of motion. All subgroups favoured full ROM, though the effect stayed small; lengthened partials (training at long muscle lengths) show promise but data remain limited.
Outcome measures
Muscle hypertrophy, muscular strength, sport-related outcomes, power, body fat
Limitations
Limited studies per subgroup; heterogeneity in partial ROM definitions; few studies on lengthened partials specifically.
Original source
DOI: 10.47206/ijsc.v3i1.182
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