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