Blood Flow Restriction Training
March 09, 2021
The goal is to improve muscular strength and size. Classically to increase muscle hypertrophy and strength you are required to use high-loads. After an injury or surgery these high loads are not recommended and often not tolerated. BFR gives us a way to get the muscle strength needed without the pain or exacerbation that occurs with high-load lifting. Besides increased strength and hypertrophy research has found other potential benefits from BFR training, including:
