

435: Lengthened Partials As Effective as Full ROM - Milo Wolf & Dr. Pak
6 snips Sep 28, 2024
Milo Wolf, a researcher in muscle adaptations during resistance training, teams up with Dr. Pak, an exercise science expert, to delve into groundbreaking findings on lengthened partials. They discuss how these partial reps can yield similar muscle growth as full range of motion for trained individuals. The duo emphasizes the significance of training at longer muscle lengths and the necessity for a diverse approach in resistance training. They also highlight the importance of personalized coaching programs for optimizing hypertrophy while maintaining muscle mass.
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Study Importance
- This study on lengthened partials is important due to its large sample size, within-subject design, and focus on trained individuals.
- It addresses the claim that lengthened partials are ineffective for advanced lifters.
Ecological Validity
- Previous studies on lengthened partials only used single exercises, limiting their applicability to real-world training.
- This study used a variety of exercises, reflecting typical gym routines, increasing ecological validity.
Bayesian Thinking in Training
- Think about training approaches using a Bayesian framework, adjusting prior beliefs based on new evidence.
- Weigh new evidence based on its strength and the strength of prior beliefs, not solely on recency.