Why the study?
The study was conducted to evaluate the acute effects of blood flow restriction at 70% of full arterial occlusion pressure on strength-endurance performance during the bench press exercise.
Does blood flow restriction at 70% arterial occlusion pressure affect strength-endurance performance during bench press exercise in strength-trained males?
Population
14 strength-trained male subjects experienced in resistance training
Comparison
Bench press with blood flow restriction vs without blood flow restriction
Design
Randomized crossover trial
Authors
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BFR at 70% AOP preserves repetitions and raises time under tension; leaves open its role in velocity-based strength protocols.
Does blood flow restriction at 70% arterial occlusion pressure affect strength-endurance performance during bench press exercise in strength-trained males?
Blood flow restriction during strength-endurance bench press exercise does not decrease endurance performance but causes a drop in bar velocity and increases time under tension.
Gepfert et al. (2021) studied this question.
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