Table 2. Pre and post strength values and effect sizes for all training programs. Values are mean ± (SD).
|
ML |
BFR |
Control |
| Pre |
Post |
d |
Pre |
Post |
d |
Pre |
Post |
d |
| Isometric Torque (Nm) |
203(64) |
238(92) |
.44 |
273(58) |
267(55) |
.11 |
227(53) |
232(60) |
.09 |
| LE 1-RM (kg) |
88(32) |
118(44)* |
.78 |
116(21) |
131(24)* |
.67 |
124(30) |
126(38) |
.07 |
| Muscle Volume (cm3) |
1690(464) |
1785(528)* |
.19 |
1952(539) |
2001(531)* |
.09 |
1945(384) |
1945(389) |
.00 |
* indicates significant difference from Pre (p < 0.05). ML: moderate-load, BFR: blood flow restricted, d: Cohen’s d, LE 1-RM: leg extension one repetition maximum
