Research summary · Recovery and rehabilitation
Blood-flow-restriction training and explosive performance
A meta-analysis evaluates blood-flow-restriction training for jumping, sprinting, change of direction and other explosive-performance tests in athletes.
- Publication year
- 2026
- First published online
- Publication type
- Systematic review and meta-analysis
- Journal
- Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
- Population / context
- Athletes · Multiple sports
What the publication reports
Twenty randomised trials included 362 athletes. The overall effect was small-to-moderate (standardised mean difference 0.46), with favourable pooled estimates for jump, sprint, change-of-direction and maximal explosive-power outcomes.
Limits and interpretation
Samples and protocols were small and heterogeneous, and moderator thresholds were exploratory. The review does not establish a universally safe pressure, cuff setup or rehabilitation prescription; clinical screening and supervision remain relevant.
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Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Training on Explosive Power in Athletes: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis
Original publication / indexed recordPMID: 42566916DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000005455Reader discussion
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