About this trial
A 8 weeks, single-blinded randomized controlled trial will be conducted at Pakistan Sports Board (PSB). Forty-four athletes (18-35 years) will be randomized into Group A (HL-RT + BFR, n = 22) and Group B (HL-RT only, n = 22). BFR will be applied at 50% limb occlusion pressure during lower-body exercises (squats, leg press). Both groups trained 3x/week for 4 weeks at 70-80% 1RM. Outcomes included 1RM strength, squat endurance, push-up performance, and International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) scores.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Participants with age between 18 and 35 years.
Active individual participating in sport activities at least 3 times a week for the past 6 months.
Participants with any non-heart conditions.
Individuals voluntarily participating and providing informed consent.
Disqualifiers
Individuals with DVT or other pulmonary artery disease.
Pregnant women or those planning to become pregnant.
Participants with recent musculoskeletal injuries (within the 6 months).
Individuals currently involved in another study.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Heavy-Load Resistance Training with Blood Flow Restriction
- Heavy-Load Resistance Training Only