Table 2.
Details of the training protocol in the intervention groups
| Weeks | Group | Sets | Repetitions | Intensity (%1RM) | Frequency (times/week) | Exercises | Interval between sets (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 | LRT-BFR | 3 | 30, 15, 15 | 20 | 3 | Elbow extension, elbow flexion, leg press, knee extension | 30 |
| CRT | 3 | 15 | 60 | 3 | 60 | ||
| 5–8 | LRT-BFR | 3 | 30, 15, 15 | 25 | 3 | Elbow extension, elbow flexion, leg press, knee extension | 30 |
| CRT | 3 | 12 | 65 | 3 | 60 | ||
| 8–12 | LRT-BFR | 3 | 30, 15, 15 | 30 | 3 | Elbow extension, elbow flexion, leg press, knee extension | 30 |
| CRT | 3 | 10 | 70 | 3 | 60 |
LRT-BFR Low-load resistance training with blood flow restriction, CRT Conventional high-load resistance training