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Table 2 CSA and MVC changes

From: Impact of high versus low fixed loads and non-linear training loads on muscle hypertrophy, strength and force development

Group

CSA (cm2) pre

CSA (cm2) post

ES

MVC (Nm) pre

MVC (Nm) post

ES

H

9.7 ± 1.6

10.6 ± 1.5*

0.6

61.5 ± 6.5

77.8 ± 21.0*

1.1

M

10.3 ± 1.8

11.2 ± 1.9*

0.5

67.4 ± 15.0

75.3 ± 21.0

0.4

L

9.7 ± 1.1

10.7 ± 0.9*

0.9

68.4 ± 23.5

71.5 ± 15.3

0.15

  1. All values are mean ± SD. H: high load (80 % 1RM), L: low load (30 % 1RM), M: mixed (switch between 80 % and 30 % 1RM every 2 weeks)
  2. CSA cross-sectional area, MVC maximum voluntary contraction, RFD rate of force development, ES effect size
  3. * p < 0.05 versus pre
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