Can you Build Muscle without Heavy Lifting? | Dr. Jeremey Loenneke

Join Dr. Gabrielle Lyon as she sits down with Dr. Jeremey Loenneke, an associate professor of
exercise science at the University of Mississippi and one of the world’s leading experts in blood
flow restriction (BFR) training. They discuss the science behind skeletal muscle adaptation, how
BFR can help you get stronger without heavy weights, and why muscle growth and strength
aren’t always the same thing.

Dr. Loenneke shares insights on how BFR works—using low loads to trigger muscle adaptation
and growth—and the potential benefits for recovery, rehabilitation, and even everyday training
for those wanting to avoid joint strain. They also explore some fascinating phenomena like
cross-education, where training one side of your body can strengthen the other side.


Key Highlights:
● The basics and benefits of blood flow restriction training
● How to build muscle with low weight loads
● The difference between muscle growth and muscle strength
● Practical applications of BFR in both sports and rehabilitation

Don’t miss out on these expert insights that can transform your approach to exercise and
recovery. Let’s take your fitness knowledge to the next level!


Who is Jeremey Loenneke?

Dr. Jeremy Loenneke is an Associate Professor of Exercise Science at The University of
Mississippi within the School of Applied Sciences. He received his MS in Nutrition and Exercise
Science from Southeast Missouri State University and his PhD in Exercise Physiology from the
University of Oklahoma. He is the director of the Kevser Ermin Applied Physiology Laboratory
and his research group’s primary focus is on skeletal muscle adaptations to exercise with and
without the application of blood flow restriction. His recent work has also focused on addressing
whether or not muscle growth contributes to changes in strength with exercise. Dr. Loenneke is
a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and a member of the American
Physiological Society. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and is an Associate
Editor for PLOS One, Peer J, and Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. He also serves on
the editorial board for Sports Medicine and Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise

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