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June 2019 PMID 30694972

Blood Flow Restriction Only Increases Myofibrillar Protein Synthesis with Exercise.

Jean Nyakayiru, Cas J Fuchs, Jorn Trommelen, Joey S J Smeets, Joan M Senden, Annemie P Gijsen, Antoine H Zorenc, Luc J C VAN Loon, Lex B Verdijk

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What people are saying

Several discussions highlight the importance of combining BFR with exercise, such as phrases like 'BFR only stimulates muscle protein synthesis when combined with exercise' and references to previous studies, which underline the consensus on the synergistic effect. The tone is informative and supportive, emphasizing the practical implications for training, while some posts briefly mention if resting conditions offer no benefits, showing a focus on applying this knowledge practically.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most posts clearly support the conclusion that blood flow restriction (BFR) enhances muscle protein synthesis only when combined with exercise, indicating strong consensus.

InterestHigh interest

The posts show high interest, with many referencing previous studies and emphasizing the relevance for training and recovery practices.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments demonstrate moderate engagement, as posters often briefly acknowledge findings without deeply debating or challenging them.

ImpactModerate impact

The overall perception suggests the findings are regarded as somewhat impactful, but mostly within the context of exercise science rather than transforming broader fields.

Abstract in brief

  • Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) alone does not significantly boost muscle protein synthesis when at rest, but combining BFR with low-load resistance exercise (LLRE) does improve this process.
  • The study found that LLRE with BFR increased muscle growth signals and protein production by about 10.5% compared to LLRE alone, indicating a synergistic effect.
  • Under resting conditions, BFR without exercise does not seem to enhance muscle anabolic pathways or protein synthesis, highlighting the importance of exercise in using BFR effectively for muscle growth.
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Dave Hughes
@HughesDC_Muscle · X

Blood Flow Restriction Only Increases Myofibrillar Protein Synthesis with Exercise https://t.co/HvlxpgFpRn

Jan 29, 2019 · 32 likes · 7 shares · 11,014 followers View post →
Jorn Trommelen, PhD
@JornTrommelen · X

Blood Flow Restriction Only Increases Myofibrillar Protein Synthesis with Exercise Our 2019 paper: https://t.co/kvLfn4Xfp7 A thread

Oct 12, 2022 · 31 likes · 6 shares · 7,619 followers View post →
Jorn Trommelen, PhD
@JornTrommelen · X

Throwback: BFR increases muscle protein synthetic response to exercise. However, BFR during rest does not stimulate muscle protein synthesis. Our June 2019 paper by @JeanNyakayiru in @MSSEonline: https://t.co/kvLfn4F6aZ #BFR #muscle #exercise https://t.co/YbZnuGIqAa

Jun 30, 2020 · 30 likes · 6 shares · 7,619 followers View post →
Jorn Trommelen, PhD
@JornTrommelen · X

Blood flow restriction (BFR) increases the muscle protein synthetic response to exercise. However, BFR on its own does not stimulate muscle protein synthesis. Our June 2019 paper: https://t.co/kvLfn4WHzz #BFR #muscle #exercise https://t.co/rQzk4YYVTl

Jun 1, 2021 · 21 likes · 1 share · 7,619 followers View post →
Jorn Trommelen, PhD
@JornTrommelen · X

Blood flow restriction only works when combined with exercise? BFR only stimulates muscle protein synthesis when combined with exercise. Full breakdown: https://t.co/zkHAUQOgJZ Study: https://t.co/kvLfn4WHzz #BFR #injury #musclegrowth https://t.co/PZB79CpEV3

Feb 23, 2021 · 21 likes · 2 shares · 7,619 followers View post →
Jozo Grgic
@Jozo_Grgic · X

Blood Flow Restriction Only Increases Myofibrillar Protein Synthesis with Exercise @MSSEonline https://t.co/6jJNPO9S3M

Jan 29, 2019 · 7 likes · 5,478 followers View post →

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Matt Lancaster
@MattLancaster04 · X

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Oct 13, 2022 · 6 shares · 158 followers View post →
Mind Your Science!
@MindYourSci · X

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Dr.Wolfram Kohl
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Kristopher Mendes de Souza
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RT @JornTrommelen: Blood Flow Restriction Only Increases Myofibrillar Protein Synthesis with Exercise Our 2019 paper: https://t.co/kvLfn4X…

Oct 12, 2022 · 6 shares · 673 followers View post →
Jorn Trommelen, PhD
@JornTrommelen · X

In conclusion, blood flow restriction only stimulates muscle protein synthesis when combined with exercise. Our study: https://t.co/kvLfn4F6aZ 9/9 Did you find this useful? Please help promote the first tweet of the thread: https://t.co/R9po8J5q67

Oct 12, 2022 · 2 likes · 7,619 followers View post →
Jorn Trommelen, PhD
@JornTrommelen · X

Blood Flow Restriction Only Increases Myofibrillar Protein Synthesis with Exercise Our 2019 paper: https://t.co/kvLfn4Xfp7 A thread

Oct 12, 2022 · 31 likes · 6 shares · 7,619 followers View post →
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RT @JornTrommelen: Blood flow restriction (BFR) increases the muscle protein synthetic response to exercise. However, BFR on its own does n…

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Jorn Trommelen, PhD
@JornTrommelen · X

Blood flow restriction (BFR) increases the muscle protein synthetic response to exercise. However, BFR on its own does not stimulate muscle protein synthesis. Our June 2019 paper: https://t.co/kvLfn4WHzz #BFR #muscle #exercise https://t.co/rQzk4YYVTl

Jun 1, 2021 · 21 likes · 1 share · 7,619 followers View post →
operezf
@operezf · X

RT @JornTrommelen: Blood flow restriction only works when combined with exercise? BFR only stimulates muscle protein synthesis when combin…

Mar 3, 2021 · 2 shares · 2,102 followers View post →
Jorn Trommelen, PhD
@JornTrommelen · X

Blood flow restriction only works when combined with exercise? BFR only stimulates muscle protein synthesis when combined with exercise. Full breakdown: https://t.co/zkHAUQOgJZ Study: https://t.co/kvLfn4WHzz #BFR #injury #musclegrowth https://t.co/PZB79CpEV3

Feb 23, 2021 · 21 likes · 2 shares · 7,619 followers View post →
森史@陸上
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OJSN
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RT @JornTrommelen: Throwback: BFR increases muscle protein synthetic response to exercise. However, BFR during rest does not stimulate musc…

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Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
@MSSEonline · X

RT @JornTrommelen: Throwback: BFR increases muscle protein synthetic response to exercise. However, BFR during rest does not stimulate musc…

Jun 30, 2020 · 6 shares · 34,738 followers View post →
Jorn Trommelen, PhD
@JornTrommelen · X

Throwback: BFR increases muscle protein synthetic response to exercise. However, BFR during rest does not stimulate muscle protein synthesis. Our June 2019 paper by @JeanNyakayiru in @MSSEonline: https://t.co/kvLfn4F6aZ #BFR #muscle #exercise https://t.co/YbZnuGIqAa

Jun 30, 2020 · 30 likes · 6 shares · 7,619 followers View post →
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Jun 12, 2019 · 1 share · 593 followers View post →
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Jun 12, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 97 followers View post →
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Mar 3, 2019 · 2 shares · 6,546 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

Low-load resistance exercise with blood flow resitriction results in higher myofibrillar protein synthesis rates than LLRE alone, whereas BFR during resting conditions has no benefit (open access) https://t.co/fvRJ9uHsIB #exercise #muscle #strength #lift #GetStrong #gainz

Feb 1, 2019 · 19,465 followers View post →
Simone do Carmo
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Jozo Grgic
@Jozo_Grgic · X

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@EskeleThor · X

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Shane Anderson
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Dave Hughes
@HughesDC_Muscle · X

Blood Flow Restriction Only Increases Myofibrillar Protein Synthesis with Exercise https://t.co/HvlxpgFpRn

Jan 29, 2019 · 32 likes · 7 shares · 11,014 followers View post →