Effects of Blood Flow Restricted Resistance Training on Peak Upper Body Strength in Young Male Population
By: Adil Ali Ansari and Archana Khanna
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Language: English
Page range: 3 - 7
Submitted on: Sep 18, 2025
Accepted on: Feb 23, 2026
Published on: Apr 2, 2026
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