The Importance of Range of Motion in Training
Range of motion (ROM) is one of the pillars of efficient and safe training. It is the maximum extension that a joint or muscle group can reach during an exercise. Incorporating movements with a full range of motion not only improves physical performance, but also optimizes results and reduces the risk of injury, benefiting people of all ages.

Why Prioritize Range of Motion?
Maximum Muscle Recruitment
Exercises performed with a full range of motion activate the muscle throughout its functional extension, promoting a more uniform and effective stimulus. This results in more consistent gains in strength and muscle hypertrophy, compared to partial movements that limit muscle activation.

Improved Mobility and Flexibility
Training with a good range of motion maintains or improves joint mobility and muscle elasticity. This is crucial to prevent movement restrictions caused by a sedentary lifestyle or inadequate movement patterns, common in modern routines.

Reduced Risk of Injury
Incomplete or poorly executed movements can overload joints and muscles unevenly. By ensuring an ideal range of motion, the body works in a more balanced way, reducing the impact on vulnerable areas.

Transfer to Daily Activities
Movements with a full range of motion are highly transferable to daily tasks, such as squatting to pick up an object or reaching for something at a height. This functionality adds quality of life to training.

Afonso Geraldes