BFR Training and Blood Pressure: Everything You Need to Know

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Does BFR training increase blood pressure relative to traditional resistance or endurance training?

In this episode, we discuss the potential mechanisms by which BFR training could elicit transient rises in blood pressure, what the research says on the topic, and where the practice of BFR sits in terms of safety from our current understanding of the literature on blood pressure.

References:

Blood pressure response between resistance exercise with and without blood flow restriction: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Unraveling the mysteries of the exercise pressor reflex at the cellular level

The Systemic Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Training: A Systematic Review

Effects of high-intensity and blood flow-restricted low-intensity resistance training on carotid arterial compliance: role of blood pressure during training sessions

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