Here is a clip I found over at bodybuilding.com. You probably have heard of partials, but in case you haven't it is doing a rep with a much heavier weight than normal not performed through the full range of motion. The main advantage is that your strengthen your connective tissue to be able to handle much heavier loads. This is a limiting factor in gaining strength at times.
If you haven't done these for a while give them a try!
Not only are partial-range reps perfectly "legal," they can
be far more effective than full-range reps for building
serious strength as quickly as possible.
By working at a higher weight, you will not only be getting
your muscles used to handling those heavier weights, you
will be building your connective tissue to help handle
those loads.
Partial Pointers  The power rack is your best friend. By setting the
heights of the safety rails appropriately, you can stop
the barbell at nearly any point in the range of motion of
almost any barbell exercise.
 Before you do a heavy partial rep, be sure to prepare
yourself. Tighten up your muscles and prepare mentally.
Partials are very different than full reps because of the
far greater weights you'll be able to use.
 Set aside your preconceptions of how much weight
you're capable of lifting. You really will be amazed by
how much more you can lift when you only work in your
strongest range of motion.
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