Effects of Blood Flow Restriction During Eccentric Resistance Exercise

Effects of Blood Flow Restriction During Multiple-joint Eccentric Resistance Training on Muscle Morphology and Function of the Lower Body

The purpose of this study is to compare the muscle strength and muscle soreness effects experienced following short term (acute) eccentric exercise with and without blood flow restriction (BFR) performed at low - moderate training intensities.

Exclusion Criteria:

• lower body surgery or injury in the last 12 months
• have any neuromuscular disease
• height >76 inches tall
• height <54 inches tall
• eccentric strength greater than 725 pounds
• pregnant or plan to be pregnant in the duration of the protocol
• don't do resistance exercise at least once per week
• perform intense cardio or strength training >4 days per week
• Present with any other significant comorbid conditions that would impair the ability to participate in the exercise-based testing

Inclusion criteria:

• 18 - 30 years old
• strength train lower body 1-3 times per week