1 Year of Blood Flow Restriction Training: Results & Feedback

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0:00 Intro

[@Highintensityhealth]

Link: highintensityhealth.com/amazon B STRONG BFR Training System

[@jnewgot]

" Belly Fat Effect: The Real Secret About How Your Diet, Intestinal Health, and Gut Bacteria Help You Burn Fat Paperback - March 13, 2014" Uh, is this the link you were looking for?

[@libertysong1]

Wrong link

[@phsal5182]

Always enjoy learning new things. So, thank you!

[@SA-xi1cr]

Great info! Thanks Mike!!

[@trevorrisley5419]

As always: EGGSCELLENT video and content! 👏🏻👏🏻🙌🙌

[@CrossFit-Carnivore]

Great information about BFR, thanks!

[@azdhan]

Really interesting. I was considering experimenting with BFR bands with resistance band training to minimize risk of injury. Many thanks for sharing!

[@Antigone10]

Yes! Glad you did this vid! I've researched this here and there over the years and still haven't tried it though the research does show improved hypertrophy for bodybuilders.

[@HillbillyYEEHAA]

You should try it for 8 weeks. You wil! love it.

[@Antigone10]

@HillbillyYEEHAA Funny story, a year later and I sat down with a trainer that uses the crazy expensive bands. He walked me through the whole process and holyshit it hurts. I thought the lactic acid was bad from my beyond failure training on the leg extension machine.

[@jimdoolittle807]

If you’re using the bands at the prescribed pressure, you should feel the burn and SOME bands pressure .. NOT PAIN !!

[@johndoolittle69]

I like the periodic / automated KAATSU “cycle” pressures. Releases every 30 sec, then each pressure phase increases by 10 mmHg. It’s awesome.

[@trevorrisley5419]

What brand do you use, good sir?

[@johndoolittle69]

@@trevorrisley5419 I use the KAATSU system… that’s the original version from Japan.

[@kimdavis7812]

Great video Mike, I’m 60 & still lifting heavy…. Where is the link? Thank you

[@soakedbearrd]

I just got these, looking forward to how they turn out.

[@drip369]

Love the shirt lol you got a series

[@Kinjo2008]

*So this is your secret as to why you've been looking more Swole lately. 💪 Good content as usual. I'm creeping up on 50 so joint issues I want to avoid. Appreciate the share Mike.* ✌

[@valeriebrooks6430]

The science behind this is all kinds of crazy good! As an older adult (65) I’ve found my muscles can adapt to pretty much anything but it’s the joints (especially any areas of old injury) that can flare up trouble again with heavier loads. I bought a cheap pair of self adjusting BFR bands first and stuck with them for a year to see if I found any benefit. Just like Mike, I absolutely did! Then, since I was a very good girl, “Santa” gifted me with a set of KAATSU Bands. Yes, it’s an investment, and Yes, they and I am worth it. When I can invest in my fitness and my health span as I age, it always pays off.

[@4kats]

That's so awesome!

[@skinmystic4228]

Hi Mike, what are your thoughts on Dane Wigington and his channel / research ? Thank you!

[@jcdenton7914]

Do they make the hands arms feet and legs extra veiny long term? The oxygen deprivation will increase VEGF expression which aids in development of blood vessels so it seems possible for increased veins to come from BFR

[@sandino0191]

for how long do you have those bfr bands on when you workout or how many sets are you doing with them on ?

[@hkaszowi]

Would they be ok to use them on legs if you have varicose ?

[@chasingshangrila]

I think it’s called Kaatzu invented by someone in Japan I remember something Yoshi was his name. Great video! By the way your biceps look bigger brother!

[@ben_button]

Great content as always.. thank you! I’ve been struggling to recover from bicep tendinopathy (elbow end not shoulder). Any other suggestions?

[@oldie4210]

I had same issue, the cable machine with bicep curls. Concentrate on the tightest grip throughout the whole range of movement. Then I went lower weight with finger tips balancing the grips with full range of movement. Cheers

[@ben_button]

@@oldie4210 thanks for the advice, I’ll add this to my routine. How long did it take you to recover?

[@carebear8146]

Love my BFR bands, allow me to train my legs even with bad knees due to 45 yrs of volleyball (still play with girls half my age) Also not mentioned these are used in PT offices to help limit muscle atrophy for joint rehab. BFR also increases VO2max, gives a better aerobic workout than traditional weightlifting. Just can't care ya look like a weirdo at the gym😀 Thanks Mike

[@pointshealthcoaching8474]

Agree about bfr... I'm certified with this system, it's the most reasonably priced... I use them intermittently... & with a few clients... the benefit is that with much less resistance you get the same or more metabolic responses.... especially good for older people that can't go heavy do to joint issues, pre and post surgery.... but there are some precautions... which you can learn about if you decide to use them... they also have a phone app that helps to use them properly... personally, I find the arms very challenging... vs the legs are tolerable.....

[@lots3799]

What are the precautions?🦧

[@MichaelJerkson]

What are the precautions?

[@thegram9207]

I use pneumatic BRF bands. I hit the wall on 30% of max with not that many reps. Science tells that it has effect since you max out. So I do both BRF and normal interchanging .I also forget the leg bands but I'll get into it with DL and squats. Pneumatic is much easier to use to give full occlusion . They recommend no more than 10 minutes at the time. One caution is rhabdomyolysis (potentially deadly) - but it is rare.However I would not overdo BFR - and I personally, respect the 10 minutes . Also I don't use more than one band type at the time -Never legs + arms simultaneously . I don't use bands every time I exercise . I recommend pneumatic bands for more control. There is a gauge to show pressure and you'll bet exactly same pressure left and right. My guess would be that it works a bit like HIIT so it is time efficient as well as less stressful for body.

[@MichaelJerkson]

Not sure if you’re aware but this brand also has a pneumatic pressure gauge on the hand pump. How is your bfr going?

[@ResponseDigitalMedia]

They say you can keep them on for 15-20 minutes, so I keep them on for my whole arms routine, then the same for legs.

[@HillbillyYEEHAA]

If be careful with that if you have blood clothing issues ect. They occlude you in surgery for longer so it shouldn't hurt. But I always do 30 mins. I've never gone over and I do some cardio after to flush my limbs

[@meghgehlot8594]

Could you make a video on Earthing products (Voltage meter, Earthing Mats etc.) also?

[@MindDrip]

Where's that podcast you mentioned at 6:43 and said you'd link below?

[@CoachHeyward]

Here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpCclIaZa8hrna8

[@2ndstreetmarvel]

I always think things like this seem silly, and hokey, but obviously it works as I see plenty of people utilizing it. I suppose it depends on what your goals are, and how you want to go about getting them gains.

[@drip369]

🥇

[@drip369]

Yeah that's bodybuilder techniques. Not sustainable in my eyes. I train to make everything in life easier. Esp Nordic curls. My knees love it

[@theXaint]

6:50 Can someone point me to that video? (I don't see the link anywhere and I can't make out the name he says.)

[@georgepoirier9014]

Please share this!!

[@drip369]

I would assume it'd be interesting for the lower legs. Beats me. Heard/read some about blood restriction yet I've never tried it.

[@TteokbokkiNari]

After weight lifting I eat less junk (and I already ate very little), because I like seeing my abs becoming bigger and seeing my body get really nice and lean, and eating poorly would just make that progress slower! I definitely need to try BFR since it sounds like a nice way to incorporate into the various different training I do in my life.

[@szymonbaranowski8184]

the key is in taurine and leucine on top of overall balance of proteins in meals

[@bentnissen]

I only use my bands wenn doing legextension , it is the only exersice I can use for front legs without pain.

[@hellacooook]

what’s the name of the podcast covering bfr?

[@fabianapimentel6114]

My mom is 73 and her trainner is afraid to use higher weight for her. Do you think this might help?

[@kikucat]

100%. I’m the same age and have been training with Kaatsu for over 7 years. It is my go to method as it became rather risky to lift heavy. It is especially beneficial for people who have cardiovascular issues as they shouldn’t be doing high intensity training. There are recent studies supporting this. However, not everyone likes it as it can be unpleasant when you hit high lactate level. Best to go easy at the start and gradually increase duration and pressure over time. Due to the light loads it is very safe. All the best!

[@tomunderwood4283]

Absolutely

[@HillbillyYEEHAA]

Why are they afriad? If she's healthy, she needs a new trainer

[@tee1224tee]

I tried using the discount code, and it doesn’t work

[@dw6015]

For lagging body parts , prepare your body for the body part training, ripe for natural insulin dispensing and absorbtion. Your insulin is the number one anabolic hormone. Save it up, have your body ready to drink it up through trf and fasting.

[@szymonbaranowski8184]

After exercise damage the key is leucine that stops exercise catabolism pushing recovery & muscle building (2h after exercise is crucial & proteins in each meal until mTor deactivates) and taurine for rebuilding.

[@shaynadavidovhansonrealtor]

Bikram Yoga “turnicate effect” asanas has similar principal.

[@seahog32]

Using them for leg exercises will give you great varicose veins if that is what you are aiming for.

[@szymonbaranowski8184]

Never enough pipes to supply machine well. Muscle is longevity. Also training more than once in 3 days is moronic so maybe you talk about those overdoing things wasting efforts earning side effects

[@mns89]

hey mike did you drop the link for the bands?

[@davejpark]

Same question. Thanks for your content friend, Mike.

[@ultralyrics1]

The bands make Mike look like a WWE wrestler, keep up the great content!

[@scottcauley6862]

The Ultimate Intensity Warrior!

[@hellacooook]

darpa uses bfr, it’s very effective

[@Twghost]

Are you able to link the studies for the BFR?

[@beingofstrange]

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23300795/

[@motheroats]

Tati Westbrook wants to interview a doctor about health questions, she also might like this device she reviews products and shares what she uses and how she feels. Please collab with her!

[@lefthook-sz9cf]

He said he works his biceps before back and triceps before chest. You shouldn’t “pre fatigue” a smaller accessory muscle group prior to working the primary muscle group. Makes no sense.

[@brianbachmeier34]

Mike, What happened to Doug Brignole? Please do a video about him.

[@Highintensityhealth]

Shawn Baker, MD has covered this in depth!

[@JasonN858]

He used BFR for neck training.

[@integritytreecare4794]

Is this like Kadzu bands ?

[@blinkyschannel]

Yeah, that's sort of the namebrand

[@tomunderwood4283]

Kaatsu. There’s also B strong, SmartCuffs, and other pneumatic BFR bands. I bought the new and improved SmartCuffs since it automatically inflates and finds the optimal pressure more gently. Kaatsu is very expensive but likely the best since it cycles.

[@dunray8886]

Mmmm wonder if my neck will grow with bfr 🙄

[@dw6015]

Lol

[@laurawhy8813]

🤣

[@szymonbaranowski8184]

knowing humanity somebody will test it soon...

[@mrpink6022]

Dont drop sets accomplish the same thing...I get monster pumps using drops sets..(feeder workout)

[@2old4allthis]

I do both. Yes, drop sets provide the same benefits while also causing muscle damage and mechanical tension. The main advantage to BFR is that, since it only causes metabolic stress, you can do the exercises much more frequently without causing joint pain. I superset incline rows and presses (30 presses immediately to 30 rows, rest 30 seconds, 15 presses immediately to 15 rows, rest 30 seconds, 15 presses immediately to 15 rows, rest 30 seconds, 15 presses immediately to 15 rows). I follow this with triceps/curls in the same pattern. I finish with lateral raises and OHP, or pullovers and OHP. I can do all of this in 16-18 minutes. These are all done with weights that are 20-40% of my estimated 1 RM. I think drop sets are superior, but you just can't do them as frequently or hit as many muscle groups as often. BFR is the perfect routine for off days from drop sets. BTW, you definitely don't have to superset your BFR sessions, I just find it very beneficial and time efficient.

[@mrpink6022]

@@2old4allthis KAATSU was a real pioneer and the research shows the results. The pump is what you're looking for ultimately....nice post appreciate your feedback.

[@markgould9264]

If your sore after the workout for 2-3 days your way overdoing it and not using them correctly.

[@ShayneWissler]

What could go wrong.

[@Slazbob]

I’m not sure about this training. I think it’s bad for nerves. Nerves need blood flow and restrictions to them can cause problems. I noticed in my hands. And Michael Todd the arm wrestling guy used these every workout for a while and he had a nerve issue in his hand and thumb. But he never blamed the bands for it, but I felt they were to blame because I felt it too.

[@tomunderwood4283]

What kind of BFR bands did you use? Elastic or pneumatic

[@Slazbob]

@@tomunderwood4283 I’ve used two different kind; a cheap hand adjustable strap from Amazon, and a pump up style with the gauge.

[@ChrisHill5650]

Shouldn't that be mm of mercury rather than mg?

[@coderlicious6565]

I might just put one of these on my right arm, to advance the development. It's smaller than other arm.

[@inthehouse9062]

Thanks for showing us your large arms

[@helenjohnson7583]

😅

[@garrettmandujano2996]

Possibly the cure for small calves!

[@trevorrisley5419]

They truly are! You can use BFR with calves five days a week, but make sure you’re also putting your tibialis anteriors under load, too. What I love to do is put my feet through the handles of kettlebells and work all articulations under load such as: dorsiflexion, plantarflexion, inversion, eversion, and I also do clockwise and counterclockwise 360s. Obviously, to properly load the gastroc and the soleus you would take the kettlebell off your feet. All of the aforementioned movements are perfect for your “tib ants” and all of your deep/intrinsic calf muscles. Your lower legs will blow up with that protocol. Even if you were birthed with sticks. Just don’t forget that despite wanting to isolate your lower leg, you would still keep the occlusion bands at the top of the thighs. I hope this information finds you well, Garrett. 🙏🏻

[@followingnazarene]

1:36 but you don‘t have alot of muscle either my man.

[@accent1975]

0 vaccine 0 covit 0 problem s 0 Dr visit s

[@tomunderwood4283]

Solid

[@accent1975]

@@tomunderwood4283 have of those people are sick or dead today since the last comment I made , this winter will be dark daily one for the triple jabers , no amunty left

[@banksta3]

0 vaccine, COVID twice, zero problems.

[@nicholascarver1]

Gangsta

[@TroyCraft]

4 vaccines, 0 covid, 0 problems. Married to doctor.

[@ron1969]

You should try Kaatsu bands. IMO they’re better. They cycle and release. Anyone that isn’t healthy or know what they’re doing shouldn’t use these without knowing how they work. You’re essentially putting a tourniquet on your arm.

[@experiongallup]

Needle junkies could use one to sprout a vein.

[@acockworkorange4301]

right in the Stop Sign

[@troyfreedom]

Cost/benefit analysis? Restricting blood flow seems irrational.

[@jnewgot]

Why does it seem irrational?

[@troyfreedom]

@@jnewgot Pain in the body is usually attributed to a lack of blood flow.

[@jnewgot]

@@troyfreedom No pain no gain.

[@troyfreedom]

@@jnewgot I’m familiar with the statement, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Doing isometrics is really all the body needs to maintain strength and stability as we age.

[@jnewgot]

@@troyfreedom BFR rarely has pain involved when done by the book, it creates an environment that requires the body to use all of its muscle fibres and thus needs to adapt and become stronger from it. It reduces the need to use heavy weights which increases safety, you can also do most exercises from homes because body weight is often all you'll need.

[@philw9120]

Check out Kaatsu if you want the ultimate in BFR

[@clausmatthau6517]

thrombosis preprogrammed...

[@gk8369]

Bro, don't demean the gym goers.with no muscle, at the very least they are off their butts, givw them credit

[@Cenot4ph]

You should argue technique over some tool, that's the better route imo. So no, I don't need these tools until I get all my technique down first

[@ZebraLemur]

I understand there might be benefits, yet I'm not interested.

[@sayhitome8093]

Thats bad for your veins

[@Highintensityhealth]

Says who? What data ?

[@bigchungus4833]

They must not work very well.. you’re tiny lmao

[@mattdandrea9727]

or just pump up damn it! progressive overload! work hard! blood flow restrictions......facepalming

[@KortalaulPodcast]

1. Do not restrict, moderate. 2. Cycle function can't not be done with such belts. 3. These belts does not have the proper elasticity. 4. Proper pressure can not be set, with these belts. I love your content, but you are wrong now. imho

[@sapientbudgie5652]

From vaccines to this. What a mess. Bfr training sessions. Nice. What’s next, selling nitric oxide stimulators for cash.

[@IrinaZumba]

What do you mean "from vaccines"?

[@Highintensityhealth]

@@IrinaZumba 😂😂 can’t win them all

[@jojii99]

Please don’t get these, sounds like you will develop blood clots anyhow and blame them for it

[@smt52]

Makes about as much sense as saying "From witch burning to this. What a mess. BFR training sessions. Nice.". This doesn't detract from the fact that thousands of athletes are dropping dead from myocarditis caused by (you guessed it) the clot shot special from Pfizer.

[@leninfernandez9279]

If you are benching and your triceps give up first your chest is not gonna be the weak link and it's not gonna be trained as hard.. LOL

[@Israeliterrorst]

But tbh you have granny arms