Description
Blood flow restriction (BFR) training involves the use of a cuff to restrict blood flow to the muscle during exercise. This technique allows individuals to gain muscle strength and size using lighter weights, helping to reduce injury risk and overtraining. Implementing BFR to maintain exercise intensity while reducing overall work volume has been shown to be effective in sustaining performance during a tapper phase, but also can increase performance in many cases. BFR training is growing popularity is due to its efficiency and adaptability for various fitness levels and goals.