Scientists test if restricting blood flow during exercise builds more muscle

NCT ID NCT05868304

Summary

This study aimed to see if a newer training method called blood flow restriction (BFR) is better than standard strength training for building leg muscle. Researchers measured the strength of 16 healthy adults over 16 weeks, comparing the two methods. The goal was to gather data to understand how these different exercises affect muscle power and force.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cedar Sinai Kerlan jobe orthopedic institute

    Los Angeles, California, 90035, United States

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