Myofiber hypertrophy adaptations following 6 weeks of low-load resistance training with blood flow restriction in untrained males and females
Tanner M. Reece, Joshua S. Godwin, Michael Strube, Anthony B. Ciccone, Kevan W. Stout, Jeremy R. Pearson, Bryan G. Vopat, Philip M. Gallagher, Michael D. Roberts, Trent J. Herda
Abstract
This is the first study, to our knowledge, to examine myofiber hypertrophy from low-load resistance training with blood flow restriction (BFR) in females. Although this type of training did not result in myofiber hypertrophy, there were comparable increases in muscle cross-sectional area compared with high-load resistance training. These findings possibly highlight that males and females respond in a similar manner to high-load resistance training and low-load resistance training with BFR.
Topics & Concepts
Internal medicineMuscle hypertrophyEndocrinologyResistance trainingBlood flow restrictionMyocyteMedicineBiologyCardiovascular and exercise physiologySports Performance and TrainingCardiovascular Effects of Exercise