BFR Training is Backed By Science

Science is showing on a daily basis that BFRT improves strength and fitness and causes less muscle damage leading to shorter recovery times. Check out the articles below for a sampling or inquire about doing research with B Strong.

Blood Pressure Response To B Strong BFR vs. Wide Rigid Cuffs
Safety

Blood Pressure Response To B Strong BFR vs. Wide Rigid Cuffs

BStrong BFR does not elicit exaggerated blood pressure responses to exercise as seen with a wide-rigid cuff.   Stray-Gundersen et al. 2020
BFR Training and Effects on Bone
Bone

BFR Training and Effects on Bone

BFR increases markers of bone turnover just as much as traditional high-load exercise. Karabulut et al. 2011
BFR Training May Build New and Better Blood Vessels
Efficacy

BFR Training May Build New and Better Blood Vessels

BFR training builds new and better blood vessels.   Larkin et al. 2012
Peak Plasma Growth Hormone in increase in Young Adults
Efficacy

Peak Plasma Growth Hormone in increase in Young Adults

BFR combined with 20%1RM exercise increased peak plasma GH in young adults after one session more than traditional resistance training performed at 80%1RM.   Manini et al. 2012
Less Muscle Damage, Shorter Recovery
Efficacy

Less Muscle Damage, Shorter Recovery

Impact of BFR Exercise on Muscle Fatigue Development and Recovery Husmann F1, Mittlmeier T, Bruhn S, Zschorlich V, Behrens M.Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2017 Nov 6. doi: 10.1249/MSS.00000000...
18% Strength Increase In Six Weeks For Adolescents
Strength

18% Strength Increase In Six Weeks For Adolescents

Strength increased by ~18% from 6 weeks of BFR training in young adults.   Luebbers et al. 2017
Anabolic Hormonal Response To Blood Flow Restriction Training
Mechanism

Anabolic Hormonal Response To Blood Flow Restriction Training

HEMODYNAMIC AND HORMONAL RESPONSES TO A SHORT-TERM LOW-INTENSITY RESISTANCE EXERCISE WITH THE REDUCTION OF MUSCLE BLOOD FLO H. Takano, T. Morita, H. Iida, K Asada, M Kato, K. Uno, K. Hiro...
B STRONG BFR + YOGA

B STRONG BFR + YOGA

Hemodynamic and Pressor Responses to Combination of Yoga and Blood Flow Restriction Int J Sports Med. 2020 Jun 3. doi: 10.1055/a-1171-1620. Online ahead of print. Hemodynamic and Pressor Responses ...
Increase Strength With Blood Flow Restriction Training
Strength

Increase Strength With Blood Flow Restriction Training

Strength increased following 16 weeks of BFR in an at-risk population.  Takarada et al. 2000
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