Blood Flow Restriction Training

Inserted some blood flow restriction into my arm workout today after achieving a full pump. Using the occlusion bands then holds a larger % of blood into the arm sustaining a more intense pump promoting faster growth. Note: The bands I use (from Amazon) are elastic so they do not cut off circulation. I am also using very light loads. Any of you who have done the arm training from my website www.JoeDonnellyfitness.com last week or this week know that with blood flow restriction it is a must to use a much lighter weight.

Below are some articles on blood flow restriction from some of the leading Dr’s in the field of exercise science:

1) http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/ask-the-muscle-prof-occlusion-training.html

2) http://www.biolayne.com/training/blood-flow-restriction-training-the-next-generation-of-anabolic-exercise/

3) And a video on blood flow restriction training from Dr. Jim Stoppani

http://www.jimstoppani.com/home/videos/occlusion-training?preview