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ArticleCurrent research in physiology2026

Sex differences in brachial and superficial femoral artery occlusion pressure.

Pat R Vehrs, Shay Richards, Joshua Allen, Tyler Burbank, Stephanie D Gardner, Ryan B Lacey, Jessica H Watkin, Jackson Passey, Gregory L Snow, Ron L Hager

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Pat R VehrsBrigham Young University, Department of Exercise Sciences, 106 SFH, Provo, UT, 84602, USA.
Shay RichardsBrigham Young University, Department of Exercise Sciences, 106 SFH, Provo, UT, 84602, USA.
Joshua AllenBrigham Young University, Department of Exercise Sciences, 106 SFH, Provo, UT, 84602, USA.
Tyler BurbankBrigham Young University, Department of Exercise Sciences, 106 SFH, Provo, UT, 84602, USA.
Stephanie D GardnerBrigham Young University, Department of Exercise Sciences, 106 SFH, Provo, UT, 84602, USA.
Ryan B LaceyBrigham Young University, Department of Exercise Sciences, 106 SFH, Provo, UT, 84602, USA.
Jessica H WatkinBrigham Young University, Department of Exercise Sciences, 106 SFH, Provo, UT, 84602, USA.
Jackson PasseyBrigham Young University, Department of Statistics, Provo, UT, 84602, USA.
Gregory L SnowBrigham Young University, Department of Statistics, Provo, UT, 84602, USA.
Ron L HagerBrigham Young University, Department of Exercise Sciences, 106 SFH, Provo, UT, 84602, USA.

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Abstract

It is well accepted that arterial occlusion pressure (AOP) of the arm and leg should be measured prior to blood flow restriction (BFR) training. Although limb circumference is a key determinant of AOP, there is mounting evidence suggestive of sex differences in AOP. Objective: To further clarify sex differences and variables predictive of AOP in the arms and legs. Methods: Using ultrasound, we measured AOP of the brachial artery (80 males; 83 females) and the superficial femoral artery (84 males; 80 females) in the dominant limbs. We also evaluated independent variables predictive of AOP. Results: Independent Conclusions: Brachial artery AOP is significantly greater in males than in females. Limb circumference alone was a poor predictor of AOP in the arm and leg. Because there is a diverse set of variables that are predictive of AOP, to ensure its safe and effective use, the AOP of each limb should be measured prior to BFR training.

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Blood flow restrictionBlood flow restriction therapyBlood flow restriction trainingKAATSU

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