Summary

In this episode, Johnny Owens interviews Jordan Sabarin, a strength and conditioning coach for the Detroit Pistons and expert in blood flow restriction (BFR) training. They discuss Jordan's journey from being a professional basketball player to pursuing a PhD in BFR, the differences in strength and conditioning philosophies between the NBA and Europe, and the practical applications of BFR in athletic training. The conversation delves into Jordan's dissertation study, which assesses the effects of BFR on performance and recovery in elite basketball players, as well as the qualitative feedback from players regarding their experiences with BFR. They also explore future directions for BFR research and its integration into NBA training regimens.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Blood Flow Restriction in Athletics
03:13 Jordan Sabarin's Background and Journey
05:09 Differences in Strength and Conditioning Philosophies
06:52 The Rise of Blood Flow Restriction Training
08:50 Pursuing a PhD in Blood Flow Restriction
10:40 Research Questions and Study Design
12:44 Understanding the NBA Training Schedule
15:31 Study Hypothesis and Objectives
18:50 Methodology: Exercises and Protocols
21:18 Using the Omni-Res Scale for Measurement
22:55 Objective Measures and Data Collection
26:13 Qualitative Insights from Players
30:47 Quantitative Findings and Discussion
41:16 Exploring Resistance Training and Recovery
42:23 Qualitative Observations in Training
43:03 Comparing BFR and Traditional Training
45:00 Athlete Preferences and Training Discomfort
46:35 Future Research Directions in BFR
49:56 Application of BFR in the NBA
52:22 Pre-Competition Priming with BFR
54:28 BFR for Tendon Health and Pain Management
56:05 BFR in Rehabilitation and Performance
59:55 Integrating BFR into Traditional Lifts
01:02:06 Traveling with BFR Devices
01:06:39 Future Directions and Research in BFR

Podcast Intro Attribution

Song: Legendary
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Podcast Outro Attribution

Song: Smoke Rising
Music by: CreatorMix.com
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