An examination of strength and concentric work ratios during variable range of motion training

Abstract

Clark, RA, Bryant, AL, and Humphries, B. An examination of strength and concentric work ratios during variable range of motion training. J Strength Cond Res 22(5): 1716-1719, 2008-Variable range of motion (ROM) training consists of partial ROM resistance training with the countermovement being performed at a different phase of the movement for each set. In this study, we assessed the effect of this method of training on peak force, load lifted, and concentric work performed. Six male subjects with resistance training backgrounds (age 20.2 ± 1.3 years, height 179.4 ± 4.6 cm, weight 89.6 ± 9.9 kg, 6-repetition maximum [6RM] bench press 92.5 ± 14.3 kg) participated in this study. Testing consis..