This study aims to investigate the effects of low-intensity blood flow restriction training (LI-BFRT) on lower-limb strength and kicking performance in taekwondo athletes. Blood flow restriction training is a method that partially restricts blood flow to the muscles during exercise, which may improve performance while reducing training load.
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LI-BFRT
Other interventionLow-intensity resistance training combined with blood flow restriction applied to the proximal limbs.
HIRT
Other interventionConventional high-intensity resistance training without blood flow restriction.
Sport-specific kicking performance
Sport-specific kicking performance is assessed using a standardized kicking test, including kicking frequency and kicking decrement index during repeated kicking tasks.
Lower-limb strength
Lower-limb strength is assessed using thigh circumference, countermovement jump height, and one-repetition maximum squat.
Anaerobic performance
Anaerobic performance is assessed using the Wingate anaerobic test, including peak power, mean power, relative peak power, and relative mean power.
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