Effects of low-load blood flow restriction resistance training on lower limb morphology and functional performance in male college table tennis athletes: a three-arm randomized controlled trial

Background High-load resistance training (HL-RT) is commonly utilized to enhance performance in competitive table tennis athletes. Low-load blood flow restriction training (BFR-RT) has emerged as an alternative approach under lower mechanical loads. Considering the importance of explosive power and rapid movements in table tennis, it is essential to evaluate how BFR-RT compares with traditional HL-RT in terms of strength, muscle hypertrophy, jump, and sprint performance. This study aimed to dire