Key result
Blood flow restriction fails to alter power or physiological responses during high-load bench press.
Why the study?
Previous research on blood flow restriction during high load resistance training primarily used high occlusion pressures and rarely measured physiological responses during or after bench press exercise.
Does blood flow restriction at 50% AOP improve bar velocity, power, or physiological responses during high load bench press in resistance-trained males?
Population
12 resistance trained males
Comparison
Bench press at 75%1RM with BFR at 50% AOP vs without BFR
Design
Crossover study with two experimental sessions
Authors
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Does not support BFR at 50% AOP for high-load bench press; leaves optimal parameters open for prospective study.
Does blood flow restriction at 50% AOP improve bar velocity, power, or physiological responses during high load bench press in resistance-trained males?
p-value: p=>0.05
Blood flow restriction at 50% arterial occlusion pressure during high load bench press does not enhance bar velocity, power, or physiological responses compared to non-restricted exercise.
LeMense et al. (2025) studied Healthy resistance trained males (n=12). Blood flow restriction (BFR) vs. Without BFR was evaluated on Bar velocity, power, blood lactate, and muscle thickness and activation (p=>0.05). Blood flow restriction at 50% arterial occlusion pressure during high load bench press did not significantly alter bar velocity, power, or physiological responses compared to no restriction (p>0.05).