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Descriptive characteristics of participants.
| Characteristic | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Age (y) | 21.4 ± 2.0 | 21.4 ± 1.9 |
| Height (cm) | 176.4 ± 6.3 | 165.9 ± 3.7 |
| Body mass (kg) | 83.0 ± 8.4 | 67.3 ± 6.1 |
| Resting systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 128.2 ± 6.6 | 114.6 ± 10.7 |
| Resting diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 70.3 ± 7.0 | 72.9 ± 6.6 |
| Resistance training experience (y) | 5.1 ± 2.5 | 4.6 ± 2.1 |
| Bench press 1RM (kg) | 98.7 ± 16.9 | 58.6 ± 14.3 |
| Relative strength (1RM/Body mass) | 1.2 ± 0.2 | 0.9 ± 0.2 |
