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

Music by: CreatorMix.com

Video: https://youtu.be/_oaZzkn0bW4

Podcast Outro Attribution

Song: Smoke Rising

Music by: CreatorMix.com

Video: https://youtu.be/_oaZzkn0bW4