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December 10, 2025Applied SciencesOpen Access

Exploring the Effect of Blood Flow Restriction Training on Lower-Limb Muscle Activation in CrossFit Athletes: A Pilot Crossover Trial

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GLGustavo López-TostadoDPDiana PlataMGMaríá García-Arrabé

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Overview

Crossover study reveals that Blood Flow Restriction training affects muscle activation and perceived pain in CrossFit athletes.

Key Points

  • Muscle activation during Blood Flow Restriction training was similar to non-BFR training in CrossFit athletes, maintaining engagement with less load.
  • Statistically higher electromyographic activity was observed in non-BFR conditions for the vastus medialis and gluteus maximus during certain repetitions.
  • Crossover study design involved 8 CrossFit athletes comparing two training sessions with and without Blood Flow Restriction at individualized occlusion pressure.
  • Findings suggest that Blood Flow Restriction could minimize mechanical load while preserving muscle engagement in lower-limb training.

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López-Tostado et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69401b372d562116f28f7f1ehttps://doi.org/10.3390/app152413003
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