Table 3.

Exercise variables for the blood-flow restricted exercise (BFRE) protocol

Exercise variable	Weeks 1–8
Level of LOP	60% LOP
Sets	4
Load intensity	30% 1RM
Repetitions 1st set	30
Repetitions 2nd and 3rd set	15
Repetitions 4th set	To volitional failure
Contraction modes per repetition
Concentric	2 s
Isometric	0 s
Eccentric	2 s
Rest between repetitions	0 s
Time under tension per repetition	4 s
Range of movement	Maximum
Rest between sets	30 s
Rest between sessions	≥36 hours
Progression	The minimal possible load (5 kg) is added when patients perform >15 repetitions in 4th set

LOP, total limb occlusion pressure; RM, repetition maximum.