BFR

Blood Flow Restriction trainingStrength & Power

Light-load training with a cuff partially limiting blood flow to build strength.

Blood Flow Restriction training uses a pneumatic cuff or band to partially restrict blood flow to a working limb while exercising with light loads (often 20–40% of one-rep max). It can produce strength and muscle gains similar to heavier lifting, which makes it useful in early rehabilitation when a joint cannot tolerate heavy load. Evidence for performance gains in healthy athletes is more mixed.

Related terms
One-Repetition MaximumNeuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
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