Figure 7. Thigh musculature mCSA changes following back squat and barbell hip thrust training, assessed using MRI.

Figure depicts MRI-derived muscle cross-sectional area (mCSA) average change scores for left and/or right (a) quadriceps, (b) adductors, and (c) hamstrings. Data include 18 participants in the hip thrust group and 16 participants in the back squat group. Bar graphs contain change scores with individual participant values depicted as dots. (d) A representative pre- and post-intervention MRI image is presented with white polygon tracings of the quadriceps (denoted as Q), adductors (denoted as ADD), and hamstrings (denoted as H)..