Partial Reps

Tough Old Man · 06-07-2005, 09:37 AM

Ok found out i have a torn left rotator cuff. My doctors advice is to stop lifting. Just can't find it in my heart to do this. Will have 1 injection this Wed of cortison.
Here's my question. I found that short range partial reps don't seem to effect the cuff so bad. I'm talking about only bringing the bar down on bench or incl bench about 4-6" and then back up. I was going to take a weight 1.5 x my 1 time max and use it for the partials. Can you still build muscles using partial range movements. Jump in on this Spike and tell me your thoughts also.

(P)LENTY (T)OUGH

ABLQ2 · 06-07-2005, 09:45 AM

yea, you can still make gains with these- most will be strength, but you will still gain some muscle. id recomend following your doctors advice though, because that still puts stress on the rotator cuff.

**gopro** · 06-07-2005, 10:00 AM

Actually, there is an entire training methodology based on partial movements called POWER FACTOR TRAINING.

Tough Old Man · 06-07-2005, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by gopro

Actually, there is an entire training methodology based on partial movements called POWER FACTOR TRAINING.

Couldn't of found a better person to respond. thanks Mr. " G ".....Is that training you are talking about any good. Have you tried it by any chance. I have the feeling it's gonna have to suffice for all my pressing type movements from now on. At least for a while!

PT

SPIKE1257 · 06-07-2005, 11:07 AM

I have been doing partial reps for bicep with bb curls for my last few bicep workouts (due to an injury) and I've seen some good results.

Tough Old Man · 06-07-2005, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SPIKE1257

I have been doing partial reps for bicep with bb curls for my last few bicep workouts (due to an injury) and I've seen some good results.

cool them are the things i want to hear. So thats gonna have to work for me or stop lifting. thanks Spike. Now i need to edit one of my other post and remove some harsh words i used.

PT

**gopro** · 06-07-2005, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tough Old Man

Couldn't of found a better person to respond. thanks Mr. " G ".....Is that training you are talking about any good. Have you tried it by any chance. I have the feeling it's gonna have to suffice for all my pressing type movements from now on. At least for a while!

PT

My pleasure. I do not endorse training exclusively with partial reps, but they certainly have their place and can create a unique stimulus for your muscles. You can work an exercise in the strongest part of the range and overload them with more weight than you could ever use in a full movement. They are also valuable in a situation like yours where and injury prevents a full range of motion.

SPIKE1257 · 06-07-2005, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tough Old Man

cool them are the things i want to hear. So thats gonna have to work for me or stop lifting. thanks Spike. Now i need to edit one of my other post and remove some harsh words i used.

PT

Tough Old Man · 06-07-2005, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SPIKE1257

This babe's for you Spike. I suggest you use her for a day or two and then return her. I refuse to use my blow up girl for any length of time. Any ways because she's made of rubber my spare tire gets jealous.

(P)LENTY (T)ALENTED

SPIKE1257 · 06-07-2005, 05:12 PM

Tara Patrick, one of my favorites..

Tough Old Man · 06-08-2005, 09:36 PM

Is she a beauty QUEEN or not. She's in all my dreams bro

06-07-2005, 09:37 AM	#1
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ABLQ2 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Frieburg Posts: 437 Photos: 1	yea, you can still make gains with these- most will be strength, but you will still gain some muscle. id recomend following your doctors advice though, because that still puts stress on the rotator cuff.

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SPIKE1257 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: New York Posts: 1,533	I have been doing partial reps for bicep with bb curls for my last few bicep workouts (due to an injury) and I've seen some good results.

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SPIKE1257 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: New York Posts: 1,533	Tara Patrick, one of my favorites..

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