Blood flow restriction associated with resistance training is suggested to potentiate increases in muscular strength and hypertrophy. This study will compare the effects of resistance training associated with blood flow restriction with a regular resistance training program. Findings of this project will provide important information regarding a promising intervention to potentiate muscle performance.
The purpose of this study is to determine alterations in motor unit behavior of the tibialis anterior muscles after a resistance exercise program associated with blood flow restriction. Our working hypothesis is that blood flow restriction to working muscles will induce greater changes in muscle activation, lean mass and muscle size compared with a training at same intensity without blood flow restriction.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
60
Strength training of the lower leg muscles using blood flow restriction
Strength training of the lower leg muscles using high loads
Strength training of the lower leg muscles using low loads
University of Oklahoma
Norman, Oklahoma, United States
Force
Force of the lower leg muscles using a custom made ergometer
Time frame: 10 sessions (up to 6 weeks)
Body composition
dual x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) will be used to assess body composition
Time frame: Start and end of the protocol
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