FitBodyScience[Part 1 of 4]
Squeezing your legs during weightlifting won’t make you stronger or bigger — new study finds. 🏋️♂️
[Part 2 of 4]
Researchers had participants do high-load resistance training with or without blood flow restriction bands. Some used bands during lifts, others during rest periods. All groups lifted heavy weights consistently over weeks.
Researchers had participants do high-load resistance training with or without blood flow restriction bands. Some used bands during lifts, others during rest periods. All groups lifted heavy weights consistently over weeks.
[Part 3 of 4]
Muscle growth increased by 7% and strength by 8–12% across all groups. No meaningful difference emerged between those using bands and those who didn’t — regardless of when the bands were applied.
Muscle growth increased by 7% and strength by 8–12% across all groups. No meaningful difference emerged between those using bands and those who didn’t — regardless of when the bands were applied.
[Part 4 of 4]
If you're lifting heavy, adding blood flow restriction doesn't boost results. Simpler is often just as effective. #StrengthTraining #FitnessScience #NoExtraGearNeeded
If you're lifting heavy, adding blood flow restriction doesn't boost results. Simpler is often just as effective. #StrengthTraining #FitnessScience #NoExtraGearNeeded