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half-rep

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Etymology

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From half- +‎ rep.

Noun

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half-rep (plural half-reps)

  1. (bodybuilding) A partial repetition.
    • 2020 January 3, Josh Dickinson, “Full And Partial Repetitions For Massive Gains!”, in Bodybuilding.com[1]:
      In my professional opinion (which I have proven with real world results in the gym) I believe that a session comprising of both full reps and half-reps can generate tremendous growth in next to no time.
    • 2022 January 20, TSquared Lab, “What Are Partial Reps And What Is Their Importance?”, in TSquared Lab[2]:
      You can convert almost all exercises into half-rep movement, except those that put too much pressure on the shoulder joints. But some exercises will yield more benefits as partial reps.