Blood Flow Restriction Matches Gym Gains Without Joint Strain

Sep 5th 2025 11:33pm EDT

STORY AT-A-GLANCE New research shows blood flow restriction (BFR) training with pressure matches muscle and strength gains of heavy lifting, using only 30% of your 1-rep max BFR training activates fast-twitch muscle fibers under low loads by creating metabolic stress and localized hypoxia. It reduces joint strain while preserving strength-building signals like mTOR and satellite […]

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