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Among the tools used by bodybuilders looking for a change of pace or means to break the proverbial wall is a training method called tourniquet. Tourniquet training involves linking a rubber band around one end of the body, and training, then the muscle group. The change of blood flow in the region combined with a tightening effect on the muscle group being trained, reveals some effects. But are they desired, Are they beneficial and are they safe in the long term?

The science behind

When blood flow region is cut off, several things happen. The inflammation occurs. The cells are damaged. Importantly, localized anabolic hormones are released. There are even studies that show that positive effects on the levels of myostatin.

All these things are good for strength training, and are actually targets whenever we take a weight – to literally "tear" muscle fibers in May so that they repel stronger (and bigger!).

Method

The key to the withers to successful training is to use low intensity. Tie a muscle group, especially at the end, like around the upper arm or thigh region. A complete set of 10 to 20 repetitions. Untie the tourniquet and allow blood to flow into the region. Stretch and massage the muscle area. There may be tingling or numbness. After all, you cut traffic blood, just like when you lie on your arm and he falls asleep. Wait 2 to 4, then complete another set in this manner. Use it as a complementary tool your standard training, can be 3 to 4 sets at the end of the workout this muscle group.

Risks

Training using tourniquets can be dangerous and put the bodybuilder at risk of diseases related to obstruction of blood flow, including Stroke. Muscle tissue can die too. The privatization swelling, numbness and tingling in the related field could lead to other long-term injuries unknown, or at least keep you out of the gym for a few days, which impedes progress.

Rewards

In the short term, builders have found that training tourniquet could lead to a temporary surge of growth in a particular muscle region, and localized swelling. It will be impossible for the bodybuilder to determine the exact cause of physical change in the region – this could be growth, it could be ruptured muscle cells. The end result could be new muscle, or it could be a damaged muscle group that will time to heal. There are proponents of this method of training believe it works wonders in breaking plateaus, and there are trainers and doctors strongly recommending that never used this method, as any attempt to block the blood flow to a muscle group must be defended in their book. Do your research, analyze your goals and needs and then determine if the tourniquet is a training tool you want on your training regime, or whatever you want to leave the house.

Dane Fletcher is the world’s most prolific bodybuilding and fitness expert and is currently the executive editor for BodybuildingToday.com. If you are looking for more bodybuilding tips or information on weight training, or supplementation, please visit www.BodybuildingToday.com, the bodybuilding and fitness authority site with hundreds of articles available FREE to help you meet your goals.