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 ...

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 ...

FROM THE GYMS of pro bodybuilders to the training room of Olympic marathoner Galen Rupp to Mark Wahlberg’s 4 a.m. Club, there's one unique training tool in common. Maybe you've seen people wrap their ...

Occlusion training is also referred to as blood-flow restriction (BFR) training. This type of restriction training is good for people with injuries or physical limitations to help build up muscle. ‌ ...

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, ...

A few athletes have been wearing bands around their arms and legs while they exercise. Experts discuss what these bands do for the Olympians. A few U.S. Olympic athletes have been spotted exercising ...

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MMA fighter Conor McGregor has been sharing regular updates about his recovery since breaking his leg during his rematch against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. In one of his most recent posts, McGregor ...

Chris Hemsworth's ripped arms were iconic in his role as Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Hemsworth says he achieved these results by using blood-flow restriction in his arms. This technique can ...