Experimental design
CONTRACTIONS
A within-subject crossover design was used to compare the acute physiological and affective responses when performing resistance training of the finger flexors with either High, Low, or Low + BFR. In total, the participants had one familiarization session and three experimental sessions in the lab. For each individual, all sessions were scheduled at the same time of day with a minimum of 48 and a maximum of 96 h separating each session. The order of the experimental sessions was randomized and counterbalanced. The finger flexor training consisted of three sets performing intermittent, isometric contractions (work-rest ratio of 7:3 s) to failure using either High (75% of MVC), Low + BFR (40% of MVC + BFR) or Low (40% of MVC). Exercise volume was recorded during the sessions. Immediately after completing the final set the lactate concentration and oxygen saturation (StOOverview of the study design and finger flexor training apparatus.