Abstract des Autors

There are strength and conditioning professionals who believe that limiting the range of motion (ROM) during exercises, such as the bench press, is necessary for increased safety and joint integrity. They suggest that the upper arm shoulder never go below parallel at the bottom of the eccentric phase of bench pressing. On the other hand optimally, full range of motion (ROM) movements are preferable for balance, stability, and total training of the joint and surrounding musculature. However, there are specific cases where partial ROM movements are desirable. In order to rehabilitate certain shoulder injuries, to prevent particular injuries, and to enhance overload and increase strength, athletes and coaches should consider performing partial ROM bench presses. Verf.-Referat