The Claim
Lengthened partial range-of-motion resistance training induces greater regional muscle hypertrophy in the distal regions of the quadriceps compared to full range-of-motion or shortened range-of-motion training protocols.
What the research says
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Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
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Doing certain types of leg exercises that don't go through the full movement might build more muscle near the knee than doing the same exercises through the full motion.
See the scientific wording
Lengthened partial range-of-motion training promotes greater regional hypertrophy in the distal portions of the quadriceps compared to full or shortened ROM training.
What the research says
2 studiesTraining muscles while they're stretched leads to more growth in the lower part of the quads compared to training with shorter movements or full reps, which this study confirms.
The study found that doing knee extensions through a partial range that starts with a straight leg builds more muscle at the top of the thigh, especially near the knee, compared to other ways of doing the exercise.
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