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BFR training is an effective alternative for increasing muscle CSA in older men.
Practitioners can consider BFR training as a viable method to enhance muscle growth in older male populations.
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Our results demonstrate that BFR training is an effective alternative for increasing muscle CSA in older men.
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Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Training with Protein Supplementation on Muscle Mass And Strength in Older Men.
Christoph Centner et al. · PubMed · 2019
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