Blood Flow Restriction and Muscle Function

Consider taking part in a research study that is examining changes in muscle function during blood flow resistance training and traditional resistance training. This study involves four total visits (1 consent and 3 exercise visits). Each visit will be about one hour (about 4 total hours for this study) and involve completing 4 sets of leg extensions with or without blood flow restriction. We are recruiting males and females who regularly complete resistance exercise.

One condition will involve completing 75 repetitions at 30% of the heaviest weight you can lift with blood flow restriction; one condition will involve completing four sets of exercise and as many repetitions as possible during each set at 30% of the heaviest weight you can lift with blood flow restriction; and one condition will involve completing four sets of exercise and as many repetitions as possible during each set at 70% of the heaviest weight you can lift (with no blood flow restriction).