Blood flow restriction training—once a niche rehabilitation method used primarily by physical therapists—has quietly transformed into one of fitness’s most intriguing innovations. This technique uses ...

Blood flow restriction training is being used by Olympic athletes in the lead up to the games. It involves strapping up the limbs to limit blood flow to the muscles. The technique can help boost ...

What is blood flow restriction training? In essence, this training method is exactly what it sounds like: limiting blood flow to muscles while training. This is usually done by using specialist ...

That comfortable cross-legged position you unconsciously slip into during meetings, while watching television, or working at your desk might feel natural and relaxed, but beneath the surface, it’s ...

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Recently, I wrote a column about using the pre-exhaustion method during resistance training and was surprised by the high response. The advantage is being able to tax the muscle sufficiently to ...

The use of blood-flow restriction (BFR) cuffs that "hack" your physiology to speed up strength and muscle gains when you do light workouts has been growing in popularity in recent years. However, ...