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Blood is pumped by the heart into the aorta, the largest artery in the body, and then into increasingly smaller arteries, arterioles, and capillaries. The velocity of blood flow decreases with increased cross-sectional blood vessel area. As blood returns to the heart through venules and veins, its velocity increases. The movement of blood is encouraged by smooth muscle in the vessel walls, the movement of skeletal muscle surrounding the vessels, and one-way valves that prevent backflow.

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Blood Flow Restriction Training, Molecular Modulators, and Musculoskeletal Health: A Scoping Review and Translational

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  • 1School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University, Loughborough LE11 3TU, UK.

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Blood flow restriction training (BFRT) shows promise for muscle adaptation, but genetic factors influencing individual responses are largely unstudied. Future research needs to integrate genetic and molecular analyses to personalize BFRT strategies.

Keywords:
blood flow restrictiongenetic variationmuscle hypertrophymusculoskeletal healthpersonalised exerciseresistance trainingstrength

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Area of Science:

  • Exercise Physiology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Blood flow restriction training (BFRT) is a low-load resistance exercise modality.
  • BFRT induces muscle hypertrophy and strength comparable to high-load training.
  • Individual responses to BFRT vary, potentially due to genetic and molecular factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing evidence on molecular factors influencing BFRT adaptation.
  • To identify research gaps concerning genetic influences on BFRT responses.

Main Methods:

  • Scoping review of studies on BFRT, genetic polymorphisms, gene expression, and molecular signaling pathways.
  • Searched PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar up to February 2026.
  • Included studies reporting genetic, molecular, strength, and hypertrophy outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Only three studies met inclusion criteria.
  • Included studies showed BFRT downregulated proteolytic genes, suppressed myostatin, and upregulated angiogenic markers.
  • No studies investigated genetic polymorphisms or genotype-BFRT interactions.

Conclusions:

  • A significant gap exists in understanding genotype-informed BFRT.
  • Limited evidence suggests BFRT influences molecular pathways related to muscle adaptation.
  • Future research should combine genetic and molecular analyses to explain BFRT variability.