Half Reps...

Does anyone do half reps for growth? Here's what I'm talking about....

Today was quad day so I start in a power rack and set the pins to where I'm only coming about half way to parallel. I will squat obviously more than I would squat to parallel. I would do a set of these then go to the squat stilts and do box squats at parallel as a superset. I will utilize half reps on occasion to get past plateaus, let my body get used to handling a certain weight before I attempt the weight for a full rep or just to throw a monkey wrench in things to keep the muscles guessing.

I was just curious if anyone else ever did these. They are something different to try to handle more weight and really tax the muscles.

sounds interesting. I have felt the same thing and I have loaded the squat bar with more than I can handle just so my legs could feel the weight but I didnt try to actually squat it. I did it more for a "mind to muscle" thing bc Im a huge pussy when it comes to legs.
Do you live and dream Jaime or what??? Dont blame you BTW

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sounds interesting. I have felt the same thing and I have loaded the squat bar with more than I can handle just so my legs could feel the weight but I didnt try to actually squat it. I did it more for a "mind to muscle" thing bc Im a huge pussy when it comes to legs.
Do you live and dream Jaime or what??? Dont blame you BTW

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I DO!!! Her ass is that of myths!

Haha, I'm just a horny fucker and love seeing hot chicks so I have to make sure I have one as my avatar!!

And with your mind over matter theory, by doing that, whether you've ever considered it or not, you're building up your stabilizers as well so when you do decide to squat heavier weight than you have been, your body will be used to it