Table 6. Effect of 8 weeks EMS combined with RT on muscle strength and jumping force.
| CMJ | No EMS | Daily EMS |
|---|---|---|
| RFD (N/kg*sec) | ||
| Pre | 8.0 ± 2.5 | 8.0 ± 1.0 |
| Post | 9.0 ± 2.3* | 9.1 ± 1.2* |
| Peak force (N) | ||
| Pre | 974 ± 325 | 980 ± 237 |
| Post | 1,028 ± 324* | 1,048 ± 244* |
| Jump height (cm) | ||
| Pre | 27.3 ± 4.6 | 28.6 ± 8.5 |
| Post | 29.6 ± 5.7* | 31.0 ± 8.4* |
| Delta post-pre | ||
| RFD (N/kg*sec) | 0.9 ± 0.9 | 1.1 ± 0.7 |
| Peak force (N) | 54 ± 37 | 67 ± 51 |
| Jump height (cm) | 2.3 ± 2.3 | 2.4 ± 2.1 |
Notes:
Data are presented as mean ± SD.
The intervention efficacy between pre- and post-intervention within the same group was statistically significant at a significance level of p < 0.05. RFD, rate of force development.