Range of motion in strength training: A nararative review

  • Gabriel Monaco Maique Grupo de Pesquisa em Performance Humana, Programa de Pós-Graduação Stricto Sensu em Ciências do Movimento Humano, Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde (FACIS), UNIMEP, Piracicaba, SP, Brasil.
  • Enrico Gori Soares Grupo de Pesquisa em Performance Humana, Programa de Pós-Graduação Stricto Sensu em Ciências do Movimento Humano, Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde (FACIS), UNIMEP, Piracicaba-SP, Brasil.
  • Felipe Alves Brigatto Grupo de Pesquisa em Performance Humana, Programa de Pós-Graduação Stricto Sensu em Ciências do Movimento Humano, Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde (FACIS), UNIMEP, Piracicaba, SP, Brasil.
  • Charles Ricardo Lopes Grupo de Pesquisa em Performance Humana, Programa de Pós-Graduação Stricto Sensu em Ciências do Movimento Humano, Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde (FACIS), UNIMEP, Piracicaba-SP, Brasil; School of Physical Education, Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas (PUCCAMP), Brasil.
Keywords: Full range of motion, Partial range of motion, Strength training

Abstract

The range of motion (ROM) of strength training exercises has been the topic of several original studies in recent years. Therefore, the objective of this work will be to carry out a narrative review on the manipulation of ROM in strength training. To carry out this review, original articles in Portuguese and English were selected from the Pubmed and Google Scholar databases. The studies reviewed reported the superiority of training with complete ROM in relation to variations with partial ROM with shortened muscles in the development of strength and hypertrophy measures. However, studies demonstrate a greater hypertrophic response when exercises require greater muscle stretching or are performed with partial ROM with more elongated muscles.

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Published
2023-12-28
How to Cite
Maique, G. M., Soares, E. G., Brigatto, F. A., & Lopes, C. R. (2023). Range of motion in strength training: A nararative review. Brazilian Journal of Exercise Prescription and Physiology, 17(111), 465-475. Retrieved from https://www.rbpfex.com.br/index.php/rbpfex/article/view/2788
Issue
Vol. 17 No. 111 (2023)
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Scientific Articles - Review

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