Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Training on Body Composition and Maximal Strength in Military Personnel

Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Training on Body Composition and Maximal Strength in Military Personnel: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial

This study aims to compare the effects of low-intensity blood flow restriction training combined with resistance training versus traditional high-intensity resistance training on body composition (skeletal muscle mass, body fat mass) and maximal strength (isometric mid-thigh pull, vertical jump, isometric squat pull) in male military academy cadets. The study lasts for 6 weeks and adopts a randomized parallel-group design.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Male cadets from military academy;
• No contraindications to blood flow restriction training (no circulatory diseases, skin allergies);
• Healthy and capable of high-intensity exercise;
• Signed informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Major sports injury within 2 years (fracture, ligament tear, muscle/tendon rupture, habitual joint dislocation);
• Cardiovascular or visceral organ diseases;
• Other conditions unsuitable for training