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THE SCIENCE BEHIND BLOOD FLOW RESTRICTION, Part 2

Posted by Nick Rolnick on  January 17, 2020
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Many people wonder how blood flow restriction can be so effective at loads as light as 20-40% 1 RM in producing similar gains in muscle mass and (to a lesser extent) strength as heavier load (60-70+% 1RM) protocols. It all comes down to understanding three main concepts: the force-velocity (FV) curve, fatigue and the effect of fatigue on muscle activation patterns. As we introduce our blog to the fitness and rehab community, the BFR Pros
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THE SCIENCE BEHIND BLOOD FLOW RESTRICTION, Part 1

Posted by Nick Rolnick on  January 17, 2020
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Category: Blog
Many people wonder how blood flow restriction can be so effective at loads as light as 20-40% 1 RM in producing similar gains in muscle mass and (to a lesser extent) strength as heavier load (60-70+% 1RM) protocols. It all comes down to understanding three main concepts: the force-velocity (FV) curve, fatigue and the effect of fatigue on muscle activation patterns. As we introduce our blog to the fitness and rehab community, the BFR Pros
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