Möchten Sie über diese Zeitschrift informiert bleiben? Klicken Sie bitte auf die Buttons, um unsere Alerts zu abonnieren.
Möchten Sie über diese Zeitschrift informiert bleiben? Klicken Sie bitte auf die Buttons, um unsere Alerts zu abonnieren.
Comparative study of high- and low-load blood flow restriction training on strength, hypertrophy, aerobic capacity, and fatigue in athletes
in Comparative Exercise PhysiologySearch for other papers by S.R. Ghanim in
Current site
Google Scholar
Search for other papers by I.S. Mahmood in
Current site
Google Scholar
Search for other papers by S.A. Mohammed in
Current site
Google Scholar
Search for other papers by M.K. Ahmed in
Current site
Google Scholar
Abstract
Blood flow restriction (BFR) training has been shown to induce muscle and cardiovascular adaptations at lower loads, yet the comparative effects of high- versus low-intensity BFR remain unclear. This study investigated whether high-load BFR (HL-BFR) and low-load BFR (LL-BFR) differentially affect strength, hypertrophy, aerobic capacity, and fatigue markers in trained athletes. In a randomized trial, n = 24 male athletes were allocated to HL-BFR (70-80% 1RM with 40-60% arterial occlusion pressure, AOP), LL-BFR (20-30% 1RM with 60-80% AOP), or a control group performing conventional training for 8 weeks. Outcomes included one-repetition maximum (1RM), thigh cross-sectional area (CSA) measured by ultrasound, maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max), blood lactate levels, and rating of perceived exertion (RPE). Data were analysed using repeated-measures ANOVA with Tukey post hoc tests and effect sizes (η2p). Significant group × time interactions were observed across all outcomes (all
Kauf
Sofortzugang erwerben (PDF-Download und unbegrenzter Online-Zugang):
Institutszugang
Melden Sie sich mit Open Athens, Shibboleth oder Ihren institutionellen Anmeldedaten an.
Persönliche Anmeldung
Melden Sie sich mit Ihrem brill.com-Konto an
-
Abe, T., Sakamaki, M., Fujita, S., Ozaki, H., Sugaya, M., Sato, Y. and Nakajima, T., 2010. Effects of low-intensity walk training with restricted leg blood flow on muscle strength and aerobic capacity in older adults. Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy 33: 34-40.
-
Burton, I. and McCormack, A., 2022. Blood flow restriction resistance training in tendon rehabilitation: a scoping review on intervention parameters, physiological effects, and outcomes. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living 4: 879860. https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2022.879860
-
Centner, C., Lauber, B., Seynnes, O.R., Jerger, S., Sohnius, T., Gollhofer, A. and König, D., 2019. Low-load blood flow restriction training induces similar morphological and mechanical Achilles tendon adaptations compared with high-load resistance training. Journal of Applied Physiology 127: 1660-1667. https://doi.org/10.1152/japplphysiol.00602.2019
-
Chang, H., Zhang, J., Yan, J., Yang, X., Chen, B. and Zhang, J., 2024. Effects of blood flow restriction training on muscle strength and hypertrophy in untrained males: a systematic review and meta-analysis based on a comparison with high-load resistance training. Life 14: 1442. https://doi.org/10.3390/life14111442
-
Cognetti, D.J., Sheean, A.J. and Owens, J.G., 2022. Blood flow restriction therapy and its use for rehabilitation and return to sport: physiology, application, and guidelines for implementation. Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation 4: e71-e76. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asmr.2021.09.025
-
Gao, Z., Li, Y., Zhang, J., Li, L., Wang, T., Wang, X. and Wang, H., 2025. Effects of aerobic training with blood flow restriction on aerobic capacity, muscle strength, and hypertrophy in young adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Frontiers in Physiology 15: 1506386. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2024.1506386
-
Huang, R., Ma, Y., Yang, Z., Wang, Z., Zeng, C., Qin, Y. and Jia, M., 2025. Hemodynamic analysis of blood flow restriction training: a systematic review. BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation 17: 46. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13102-025-01084-8
-
Lau, W.Y., Blazevich, A.J., Newton, M.J., Wu, S.S. and Nosaka, K., 2015. Assessment of muscle pain induced by elbow-flexor eccentric exercise. Journal of Athletic Training 50: 1140-1148. https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-50.11.05
-
Lixandrão, M.E., Ugrinowitsch, C., Berton, R., Vechin, F.C., Conceição, M.S., Damas, F., Libardi, C.A. and Roschel, H., 2018. Magnitude of muscle strength and mass adaptations between high-load resistance training versus low-load resistance training associated with blood-flow restriction: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Sports Medicine 48: 361-378. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-017-0795-y
-
Nakajima, T., Morita, T. and Sato, Y., 2011. Key considerations when conducting kaatsu training. International Journal of Kaatsu Training Research 7: 1-6. https://doi.org/10.3806/ijktr.7.1
-
Patterson, S.D., Hughes, L., Warmington, S., Burr, J., Scott, B.R., Owens, J., Abe, T., Nielsen, J.L., Libardi, C.A., Laurentino, G., Neto, G.R., Brandner, C., Martin-Hernandez, J. and Loenneke, J., 2019. Blood flow restriction exercise: considerations of methodology, application, and safety. Frontiers in Physiology 10: 533. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2019.00533
-
Pope, Z.K., Willardson, J.M. and Schoenfeld, B.J., 2013. Exercise and blood flow restriction. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 27: 2914-2926. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e3182874721
-
Ragab, M., Abdelraoof, N. and Diab, R., 2015. Effect of submaximal eccentric versus maximal isometric contraction on delayed onset muscle soreness. International Journal of Medical, Health, Biomedical, Bioengineering and Pharmaceutical Engineering 9: 8.
-
Scott, B.R., Girard, O., Rolnick, N., McKee, J.R. and Goods, P.S.R., 2023. An updated panorama of blood-flow-restriction methods. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance 18: 1461. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2023-0135
-
Scott, B.R., Loenneke, J.P., Slattery, K.M. and Dascombe, B.J., 2016. Blood flow restricted exercise for athletes: a review of available evidence. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 19: 360-367. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2015.04.014
-
Slysz, J., Stultz, J. and Burr, J.F., 2016. The efficacy of blood flow restricted exercise: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 19: 669-675. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2015.09.005
-
Wang, J., Xu, J., Liu, H. and Jiang, L., 2025. The immediate effects of blood flow restriction training on upper limb muscle strength and fatigue level: a meta-analysis. Frontiers in Physiology 16: 1521145. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2025.1521145
-
Wernbom, M., Jarrebring, R., Anderson, M. and Augustsson, J., 2009. Acute effects of blood flow restriction on muscle activity and endurance during fatiguing dynamic knee extensions at low load. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 23: 2389-2395.
-
Yang, K., Chee, C.S., Kahar, J.A., Kamalden, T.F.T., Li, R. and Qian, S., 2024. Effects of blood flow restriction training on physical fitness among athletes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Scientific Reports 14: 16615. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-67181-9
-
Zhang, Z., Gao, X. and Gao, L., 2025. Effects of blood flow restriction training on aerobic capacity and performance in endurance athletes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation 17: 160. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13102-025-01194-3
| Insgesamt | Letzte 365 Tage | In den letzten 30 Tagen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aufrufe von Kurzbeschreibungen | 453 | 453 | 24 |
| Gesamttextansichten | 23 | 23 | 2 |
| PDF-Downloads | 103 | 103 | 6 |
Comparative study of high- and low-load blood flow restriction training on strength, hypertrophy, aerobic capacity, and fatigue in athletes
in Comparative Exercise PhysiologySearch for other papers by S.R. Ghanim in
Current site
Google Scholar
PubMed
Search for other papers by I.S. Mahmood in
Current site
Google Scholar
PubMed
Search for other papers by S.A. Mohammed in
Current site
Google Scholar
PubMed
Search for other papers by M.K. Ahmed in
Current site
Google Scholar
PubMed
Abstract
Blood flow restriction (BFR) training has been shown to induce muscle and cardiovascular adaptations at lower loads, yet the comparative effects of high- versus low-intensity BFR remain unclear. This study investigated whether high-load BFR (HL-BFR) and low-load BFR (LL-BFR) differentially affect strength, hypertrophy, aerobic capacity, and fatigue markers in trained athletes. In a randomized trial, n = 24 male athletes were allocated to HL-BFR (70-80% 1RM with 40-60% arterial occlusion pressure, AOP), LL-BFR (20-30% 1RM with 60-80% AOP), or a control group performing conventional training for 8 weeks. Outcomes included one-repetition maximum (1RM), thigh cross-sectional area (CSA) measured by ultrasound, maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max), blood lactate levels, and rating of perceived exertion (RPE). Data were analysed using repeated-measures ANOVA with Tukey post hoc tests and effect sizes (η2p). Significant group × time interactions were observed across all outcomes (all
| Insgesamt | Letzte 365 Tage | In den letzten 30 Tagen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aufrufe von Kurzbeschreibungen | 453 | 453 | 24 |
| Gesamttextansichten | 23 | 23 | 2 |
| PDF-Downloads | 103 | 103 | 6 |
