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Heavy-load Resistance Training With and Without Blood Flow Restriction Therapy in Athletes
Sponsor: Riphah International University
Summary
A 8 weeks, single-blinded randomized controlled trial will be conducted at Pakistan Sports Board (PSB). Forty-four athletes (18-35 years) will be randomized into Group A (HL-RT + BFR, n = 22) and Group B (HL-RT only, n = 22). BFR will be applied at 50% limb occlusion pressure during lower-body exercises (squats, leg press). Both groups trained 3x/week for 4 weeks at 70-80% 1RM. Outcomes included 1RM strength, squat endurance, push-up performance, and International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) scores.
Official title: Effects of Heavy-load Resistance Training With and Without Blood Flow Restriction Therapy on Quadriceps Muscle Strength and Endurance in Athletes
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 35 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
44
Start Date
2024-07-30
Completion Date
2025-09-02
Last Updated
2025-08-19
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Heavy-Load Resistance Training with Blood Flow Restriction
Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training (also known as "Kaatsu" training is an innovative and increasingly popular exercise technique to improve muscle strength and hypertrophy with relatively low loads. Heavy Load Resistance Training (HL-RT) is one of the most effective exercise methodology that is widely used to increase muscular strength and hypertrophy.
Heavy-Load Resistance Training Only
Heavy Load Resistance Training (HL-RT) is one of the most effective exercise methodology that is widely used to increase muscular strength and hypertrophy.
Locations (1)
Pakistan Sports Board
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan