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01-03-2015 | Review Article

Exercise with Blood Flow Restriction: An Updated Evidence-Based Approach for Enhanced Muscular Development

Authors: Brendan R. Scott, Jeremy P. Loenneke, Katie M. Slattery, Ben J. Dascombe

Published in: Sports Medicine | Issue 3/2015

Abstract

A growing body of evidence supports the use of moderate blood flow restriction (BFR) combined with low-load resistance exercise to enhance hypertrophic and strength responses in skeletal muscle. Research also suggests that BFR during low-workload aerobic exercise can result in small but significant morphological and strength gains, and BFR alone may attenuate atrophy during periods of unloading. While BFR appears to be beneficial for both clinical and athletic cohorts, there is currently no common consensus amongst scientists and practitioners regarding the best practice for implementing BFR methods. If BFR is not employed appropriately, there is a risk of injury to the participant. It is also important to understand how variations in the cuff application can affect the physiological responses and subsequent adaptation to BFR training. The optimal way to manipulate acute exercise variables, such as exercise type, load, volume, inter-set rest periods and training frequency, must also be considered prior to designing a BFR training programme. The purpose of this review is to provide an evidence-based approach to implementing BFR exercise. These guidelines could be useful for practitioners using BFR training in either clinical or athletic settings, or for researchers in the design of future studies investigating BFR exercise.

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Title: Exercise with Blood Flow Restriction: An Updated Evidence-Based Approach for Enhanced Muscular Development
Authors: Brendan R. Scott
Jeremy P. Loenneke
Katie M. Slattery
Ben J. Dascombe
Publication date: 01-03-2015
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Published in: Sports Medicine / Issue 3/2015
Print ISSN: 0112-1642
Electronic ISSN: 1179-2035
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-014-0288-1

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