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The article provides an evidence-based review of current research on BFR training.
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Blood Flow Restriction Training and the Physique Athlete: A Practical Research-Based Guide to Maximizing Muscle Size
Nicholas Rolnick et al. · Strength and conditioning journal · 2020
DOI 10.1519/ssc.0000000000000553
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