Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Training on Body Composition and Maximal Strength in Military Personnel
Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Training on Body Composition and Maximal Strength in Military Personnel: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial
Yang Liu
36 participants
Jun 1, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This study aims to compare the effects of low-intensity blood flow restriction training combined with resistance training versus traditional high-intensity resistance training on body composition (skeletal muscle mass, body fat mass) and maximal strength (isometric mid-thigh pull, vertical jump, isometric squat pull) in male military academy cadets. The study lasts for 6 weeks and adopts a randomized parallel-group design.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- Male cadets from military academy;
- No contraindications to blood flow restriction training (no circulatory diseases, skin allergies);
- Healthy and capable of high-intensity exercise;
- Signed informed consent
Exclusion Criteria3
- Major sports injury within 2 years (fracture, ligament tear, muscle/tendon rupture, habitual joint dislocation);
- Cardiovascular or visceral organ diseases;
- Other conditions unsuitable for training
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Interventions
Pneumatic pressure cuffs applied to the proximal thigh at 200 mmHg to achieve partial blood flow restriction during low-load resistance training (30% 1RM). Initial warm-up at 40 mmHg.
Traditional resistance training at 70% of one-repetition maximum (1RM) without blood flow restriction.
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NCT07628478