J Strength Cond Res January 2014 PMID 23629583

Impact of range of motion during ecologically valid resistance training protocols on muscle size, subcutaneous fat, and strength.

Gerard E McMahon, Christopher I Morse, Adrian Burden, Keith Winwood, Gladys L Onambélé

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The discussions show a balanced acknowledgment of the article's findings, with users emphasizing the importance of increasing range of motion and load, as seen in posts that mention muscle growth, fat loss, and workout optimization. The tone varies from practical advice to scientific insights, illustrating a moderate but engaged interest in applying these insights to training routines.

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Abstract in brief

This study compares the effects of long-range (LR) versus short-range (SR) motion during resistance training, finding that LR training leads to greater improvements in muscle size, strength, and architectural adaptations, likely due to higher mechanical stress.
After 8 weeks of training, participants showed significant gains in muscle size and strength with LR, and these benefits were reduced during 4 weeks of detraining, with SR experiencing quicker loss of strength gains.
The findings suggest that for maximizing muscle growth and strength, resistance training should prioritize a longer range of motion without sacrificing external load, as this elicits more substantial physiological adaptations.]

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@CanaldoNegaoo Impacto da amplitude de movimento durante protocolos de treinamento de resistência ecologicamente válidos no tamanho muscular, gordura subcutânea e força - PubMed https://t.co/WC1aVq8JC1

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Cory Englebert

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Get the Range of motion, then add the Load! https://t.co/95g6pZBHhR

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Jeremy Ethier

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Some research shows that challenging a muscle in different ways may lead to more complete growth in the various regions of that muscle https://t.co/IwnwbGkm36

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