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Blood Flow Restriction Leg Cuff (pair)

Blood Flow Restriction Leg Cuff (pair)

£49.99 GBP
£49.99 GBP
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Revolutionising Recovery & Performance

The Build & Recover Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Leg Cuff system is a versatile tool designed for recovery and performance enhancement. Made for practicality and comfort, it aids recovery, hypertrophy, endurance, and strength gains (backed by research). With a lightweight and portable design, it can be easily applied and removed in seconds. 

Designed by the Founder of Build & Recover, Kyle Wareing MSc ASCC CASES, who has 10+ years working in Elite Sport as a Strength & Conditioning Practitioner, who has prescribed the use BFR on a daily-basis for several years. 

This product is one size fits all, as there are 7 strap points to accommodate for all leg sizes. This product is designed for athletes 16+ who are looking to take their recovery and performance to the next level. 

This product comes as a pair. 

 See our user guide for video demonstrations and information on how to use our cuffs for recovery, muscle gain & endurance. 

 

What is BFR?

Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training is a cutting-edge and science-backed method which gently limits blood flow to the muscles during exercise, or during rest. By applying pressure around the leg, the cuff reduces the amount of blood leaving the muscle while still allowing some blood to enter. This creates a “pump” effect, making the muscles work harder than they normally would with light weights OR if used for recovery, you can get all the re-generation effects of a pump for doing absolutely nothing apart from strapping our cuffs around your legs.

The big benefit is that you can achieve results similar to heavy weight training, like increased strength, muscle growth, and endurance, while only lifting light to moderate loads. This makes BFR a great option for people who want to build muscle quickly, safely, recover from injuries, or reduce stress on their joints, all while getting powerful training results in less time.

How Will BFR Help You?

1. BOOSTING RECOVERY 💆♂️

 

Passive BFR (using the cuffs without exercise) has been shown to reduce muscle soreness, lower muscle damage markers such as creatine kinase, and help restore performance capacity more quickly after strenuous activity (Hughes et al., 2022). This makes it a valuable tool during congested competition & training schedules where recovery time is limited. Just strap-in at 5-8/10 tightness at the upper-most part of the legs for 5mins (and chill) : 2mins unstrap x 3.

 

2. INCREASING MUSCLE MASS 🦵

 

BFR training allows athletes to recruit fast-twitch muscle fibres and stimulate anabolic signalling while lifting only light loads. This reduces joint stress and overall mechanical wear — a huge benefit for athletes in high-impact sports or during rehab phases (Wilk et al., 2024). The 30-15-15-15 method, is a science-backed technique which can help you add low fatiguing extra volume to your lower-body sessions & something you can use on non lower-body days (as it’s recoverable within 24hrs) to accelerate your gains.


3. LEVELLING UP ENDURANCE 🏃♀️ 🚲

 

Wearing Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) cuffs while exercising at a gentle pace tricks your muscles into working harder than they actually are. Research shows that even at low intensity (40% of VO₂max), cycling with BFR over several weeks can significantly boost both aerobic fitness and muscle growth, while regular low-intensity cycling did not offer those gains (Takashi Abe et al. 2010).


4. MAINTAINING STRENGTH & MUSCLE MASS 🤕

 

When athletes are injured or in periods of reduced training load, BFR can help preserve muscle size and strength. Research shows that even without lifting heavy weights, applying cycles of 5 minutes occlusion followed by 2 minutes reperfusion (x3) can slow or prevent muscle loss in immobilised or post-surgical athletes (Nielsen et al., 2022). 

5. ENHANCED HORMONAL & METABOLIC RESPONSE 🧬

 

By creating a temporary hypoxic environment in the muscles, BFR triggers a surge in growth hormone and IGF-1, promoting protein synthesis and muscle repair (Wilk et al., 2024). When followed by reperfusion (cuff release), oxygen-rich blood floods back into the muscle, delivering nutrients and removing waste products more effectively.

Science-Backed and Athlete-Tested 📈

Scientific evidence supports BFR’s role in improving recovery speed, maintaining performance, and reducing training load on the body. With proper guidance and the right pressure protocols, BFR is a safe, efficient addition to an athlete’s recovery toolkit.