Blood Flow Restriction Training Guide (aka Occlusion/Kaatsu) | Educational Video | Biolayne

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[SimonOShahan]

Here in Japan some gyms do Ka Atsu supervised by a licensed professional. I had it done three years back as a beginner, age 75, and it was mind blowing and expensive. Workout finished in 30 minutes and a fierce pump. I changed gyms and can no longer get it, but I highly recommend it for people starting out with light loads.

[akg]

I think the injury remediation aspect of BFR is way undervalued -- especially for guys in their 30s-40s that have tendon issues, nagging injuries, etc.... Instead of avoiding certain lifts, you can do BFR for a period and cut the weight down to get ~ equivalent stimulus. This has helped me a ton over the past few years.

[marioramirez.]

00:01 Blood Flow Restriction Training origins and methodology
01:11 Blood flow restriction training originated from a Japanese inventor's observation at a funeral.
02:14 Blood Flow Restriction protocol creates intense pump during training.
03:19 Blood Flow Restriction Training allows for same benefits with lighter loads
04:23 Blood Flow Restriction Training accelerates progression to failure with lighter loads
05:28 Intermittent Blood Flow Restriction can increase muscle mass during walking in untrained individuals.
06:38 Blood flow restriction training can be performed with simple knee sleeves or specialized BFR apparatus.
07:41 Blood flow restriction training is safe and effective.

[ygalel]

It's pronounced ka-atsu.

Ka means to add or apply.
Atsu means pressure.

It's basically applying pressure to restrict blood flow.

[combatathletephysio]

Love your content, Layne!

A couple of things to consider. BFR has developed much more standardized protocols with the recent increase in the body of research, particularly since I started becoming interested in BFR and using it as an adjunct treatment as a physical therapist.

I have published clinical research on this and while safety isn’t a huge concern, there are clinical guidelines we use as clinicians to determine someone appropriate for this type of training. So I would urge people to be aware of those before using BFR as a supplement to their training.

Also, using the blanket statement of 7/10 tightness may not be the best advice as the limb occlusion pressures can vary wildly from person to person. The percentage of limb occlusion required for the benefits of BFR is also different in upper extremity vs the lower extremity.

Just a couple of things the think about before jumping straight into it! Hope everyone keeps getting big and strong

[BeastmodeJones]

Although this video was about occlusion training, this video proves that getting a pump and maintaining a pump during your workout does have some benefits to the natural lifter. This video also proves that you don't have to lift ''heavy'' to get a good workout. It also proves getting that going to failure (or at least close to it) has benefits.

[samvandervelden]

This really helps me train my quads without putting to kuch stress on my knees

[JRP]

I used surgical tubing when I experimented with this in the past.

[corinalymburner]

As a 58yo oly weightlifter w/dbl lateral knee replacements (long healed), I’ve started incorp BFR 3xwk to give my joints a break from multiple wkly heavy sq/dl sess (still do heavy sessions as well, but just sub a cpl for bfr). BFR is no joke. Legs turn a blueish hue & make you wish you could just do reg heavy set — my goal with BFR is to maintain/grow muscular strength & at the same time preserve joint health. Your discussion around that at some future point would be interesting to hear.

[azdhan]

This is one of my favorite videos Many thanks for sharing Layne. Could you please consider doing a research review of beneits of weighted vest, your takeaways, and suggestions on use of same. Thanks again.

[conors.]

Hi Layne, can you do a video covering the new Reuters article about Aspartame? I feel like people don’t understand that the dosage makes the poison

[bennconner]

BFR is really good for rehabilitating tendinitis.

[Will_B_Fit]

Since i saw it on your PH3 program and learned about it, Its been a staple for these exact reasons. Thank you.

[zacharylaschober]

have a few pairs of bfr cuffs, and this is gaining more traction in the climbing space due to the prevalence of finger, elbow, and shoulder tendinopathy and various injuries. as well, have used while healthy for various adaptations which are mixed.

what is amusing is people who will ask what the device is and then caution about using...

[randocalrissian]

I use bfr cuffs with DDP yoga. It’s been amazing for me.

[shoulung]

For hotel training, focusing on time under tension would seem like an effective alternative.

[DominicGreene]

“That sounds stupid” “I know, but the pump is crazy” something about that exchange is just funny

[brentmorris]

Found a pair of Kaatsu in a filing cabinet at my job. Trying to figure out the best way to introduce them for rtp.

[riversavage]

I am going to have a total knee replacement and I appreciate the tip on using knee wraps. Maybe I can use this method to keep my leg from disappearing as I recover.

[miamidolphinsfan]

Dr Norton, is there an age where clotting can be an issue with BFR training??