Why the study?
Does resistance exercise with blood-flow restriction alter perceived exertion and discomfort compared to exercise without restriction?
Population
Participants assigned to Experiment 1, 2, or 3
Comparison
Resistance exercise with different degrees of… vs Resistance exercise without blood-flow restriction
Design
Other
Authors
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BFR does not heighten perceived exertion or discomfort beyond low-load failure; leaves open its role in clinical populations unable to reach volitional failure.
Does resistance exercise with blood-flow restriction alter perceived exertion and discomfort compared to exercise without restriction?
Blood-flow restriction during resistance exercise does not significantly increase perceived exertion or discomfort beyond what is experienced during low-load exercise to failure.
Loenneke et al. (2015) studied this question.
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