Effect of Upper Extremity Blood Flow Restriction Exercise on Muscle Strength and Performance in Male Basketball Players Aged 18 to 25

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to study the effects of blood flow restrictive BFR exercises on upper body muscle strength and performance in male basketball players aged 18 to 25. BFR training uses controlled pressure to limit blood flow during exercise, which allows strength improvements with lower loads than traditional training. The study focuses on how this method affects muscle strength and performance in basketball players who regularly train and compete. Participants will be divided into two groups. One group will continue their usual basketball training while also completing a 90-minute BFR training program three times a week for three weeks. This program includes exercises like biceps curls, triceps curls, shoulder presses, and shoulder abductions performed at 30% of their maximum repetition with 60% arterial occlusion pressure. The other group will continue only their routine basketball training for the same period. During the study, researchers will assess muscle strength using bench press and hand grip strength tests at the start, after three weeks, and again at six weeks. They will also evaluate performance with sprint, agility, and free throw tests, along with fatigue levels after each BFR session. The study includes initial evaluations, and participants will be monitored closely throughout the training period. The total participation duration covers at least six weeks, with measurements taken at specific intervals to track changes.

Blood Flow Restriction Training in Basketball Players