Repeated Sprint Training with BFR: Aerobic and Strength Benefits in Basketball

About this episode

This episode discusses a study on the benefits of repeated sprint training with blood flow restriction in basketball players.

Welcome back to BFR Radio, and to the next episode in our aerobic BFR training series.In this episode, we explore a fascinating 4-week study that combines repeated sprint training with BFR cuffs in university-level basketball players. Article: Elgammal, M., Hassan, I., Eltanahi, N., & Ibrahim, H. (2020). The effects of repeated sprint training with blood flow restriction on strength, anaerobic and aerobic performance in basketball. International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences, 8(6), 462-468. Here’s what we cover: 📋 The study protocol: 15m shuttles, 3x/week, progressive BFR pressure 🏋️‍♂️ Strength gains: +22.7kg in squat 1RM (BFR group) 💨 Anaerobic improvements 🫁 Aerobic gains: VO₂max up 7.9 mL/kg/min 🧠 How this protocol can be used in real-world team sport settings ⚙️ Cuff pressure strategy and how to adapt it with different BFR brands This is a highly applicable episode for S&C coaches, sport scientists, and practitioners working in field and court-based sports.We also discuss practical considerations around pressure, cuff types, and short-block periodisation. 🎧 Tune in now and remember to check out our previous episodes on sprint training, cycling…

People in this episode

Host: Chris Gaviglio

Topics covered

• repeated sprint training
• blood flow restriction
• basketball performance
• strength training
• aerobic training

Keywords

• BFR
• sprint training
• basketball
• strength gains
• aerobic performance
• VO₂max
• training protocol

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Organizations: International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences, BFR

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