Key result
Blood flow restriction combined with HIIT has unreported effects on physical performance.
Why the study?
Does Blood Flow Restriction Training in combination with High-Intensity Interval Training improve physical performance in young male participants?
Does Blood Flow Restriction Training in combination with High-Intensity Interval Training improve physical performance in young male participants?
Results unreported preclude practice change; leaves open whether BFRT augments HIIT performance gains in young males.
24 male participants (18 to 30 years) were randomly assigned to a BFR+HIIT or HIIT group which performed 3 times per week over 4 weeks a HIIT on bicycle-ergometers. Prior to each training session of the HIIT, both groups carried out 4 sets of deep squats without additional load but the BFR+HIIT group performed this exercise under BFR conditions.
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