I don’t know the author of this article, Exal Garcia-Carrillo, but I think he’s my new best friend. Thank you Exal.
I have long believed that training through a full ROM will lead to injury, while repeating a rotation of exercises utilizing a gradually increasing ROM will allow for greater stimulation of the CNS, less joint stress, less chance of injury, and let’s be honest, less boredom from repeating the same movements.
Here’s proof in Exal’s article: The Evidence Supporting Partial Rep Training for the Squat, Bench, and Deadlift
Not only did I incorporate partial movements for all three lifts throughout my program, but full range work as well as the percentages I’d recommend for each.
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