General
rom
What does rom mean?
Range Of Motion: the distance through which a joint or muscle moves during an exercise; 'full ROM' means completing the whole movement.
"Use full ROM on your squats, don't cut them short."
Origin
Kinesiology term standard in strength training.
Frequently asked questions
What does ROM mean in the gym?
ROM stands for range of motion — how far a joint or muscle travels through an exercise. 'Full ROM' means doing the complete movement.
Why is full range of motion important?
Training through a full ROM works the muscle across its whole length and is generally considered better for strength and growth than cutting reps short.
What are partial reps?
Partials are reps done through only part of the range of motion, often near the end of a set to push past failure.
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