Strict form vs 'getting the weight up' for hypertrophy: Where do you draw the line?

Hey everyone,

This is a debate as old as time in the gym, but I'm curious about where you all stand, especially for hypertrophy-focused training. We're always told to use strict form, control the negative, mind-muscle connection, all that jazz. And I totally get it, for safety and hitting the target muscle.

However, there's also the school of thought that sometimes you need to 'cheat' a little, or use a bit of body English, to move heavier weight or squeeze out a few more reps past true failure. Think partial reps, slightly swinging on a curl, or a bit of a hip drive on shoulder presses. This isn't about ego lifting, but about pushing past limits for muscle stimulus.

For building muscle, where do you draw that line? Is there a point where a slight compromise on 'perfect' form for more weight or reps actually becomes beneficial for growth, or is it always detrimental? I'm not talking about terrible form that'll get you injured, but those borderline reps.

What's your philosophy? Do you always stick to pristine form, or do you strategically 'cheat' to get an extra growth stimulus? And how do you decide when it's appropriate?