International Journal of Sports Medicine · 2008 · 189 citations · 21 references
EducationKinesiologyPhysiologyExercise PhysiologyPhysical ActivityPhysical TherapyExercise TrainingMuscular StrengthPhysical FitnessResistance TrainingStrength TrainingTraining AdaptationBlood FlowCross-sectional Muscle AreaKnee Extension StrengthMuscle HypertrophyMuscle Hypertrophy MechanismsResistance Training AdaptationsStrength AdaptationStrength Training Adaptation
The purpose of our study was to determine if vascular occlusion produced an additive effect on muscle hypertrophy and strength performance with high strength training loads. Sixteen physically active men were divided into two groups: high-intensity (HI = 6 RM) and moderate-intensity training (MI = 12 RM). An occlusion cuff was attached to the proximal end of the right thigh, so that blood flow was reduced during the exercise. The left leg served as a control, thus was trained without vascular occlusion. Knee extension 1 RM and quadriceps cross-sectional area (MRI) were evaluated pre- and post-8 weeks of training. We only found a main time effect for both strength gains and quadriceps hypertrophy (p < 0.001). Therefore, we conclude that vascular occlusion in combination with high-intensity strength training does not augment muscle strength or hypertrophy when compared to high-intensity strength training alone.
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ASEP PROCEDURES RECOMMENDATION I: ACCURATE ASSESSMENT OF MUSCULAR STRENGTH AND POWER
Lee E. Brown, Jp Weir, L.M. Brown et al. · 2001 · 758 citations
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