Show notes
Eric, Nick, and Alberto discuss who can benefit from, when to use, and how to perform blood flow restriction (BFR) training.What is blood flow restriction training? What has been Alberto's experience (personally and with his athletes) with blood flow restriction training? What has been Nick's experience with blood flow restriction training as a physical therapist? When can powerlifters benefit from BFR training? Which exercises are and aren't a good fit for this type of training? The answers to these, plus many related questions are covered in this episode.Timestamps0:00- Introduction4:45- What is blood flow restriction training?22:35- Arteriole flow vs. venous flow33:24- Alberto's experience (personally and with his athletes) with blood flow restriction training40:07- Nick's experience with blood flow restriction training as a physical therapist48:21- Using blood flow restriction training as a powerlifter52:49- Exercise selection1:00:26- Guidance on number of sets, reps, and load selection1:02:43- It's socially awkward to do BFR training1:05:56- Contraindications for BFR1:09:15- How to begin1:14:09- Final thoughts and where the research on BFR is goingSelected Links From This EpisodeNick's Website- https://www.strengthtogetheronline.comNick's Instagram- @nicklicameliNick's YouTube Channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAWFe5BmaJ_WFAh2aqsOg8g/featuredMonthly Applications In Strength Sport (MASS)- https://www.3dmusclejourney.com/mass3DMJ Vault- https://www.3dmjvault.comBlood Flow Restriction Training (Alberto Nuñez)- https://3dmusclejourney.com/blood-flow-restriction-training/Blood Flow Restriction Part 2 (Alberto Nuñez)- https://3dmusclejourney.com/blood-flow-restriction-part-2/THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO OUR SHOWOver 95% of what Team 3DMJ publishes is completely free to the public. If you enjoy this podcast, our articles, our videos, or our courses, please consider becoming a patron of our work.Donate as little as $1 per month at this link : https://www.patreon.com/team3dmjTo be notified of future episodes, please feel free to sign up for our email list newsletter here – https://3dmusclejourney.com/newsletter/The post #175: Blood Flow Restriction Training appeared first on 3D Muscle Journey.
