Table 4.
Correlation of delta (post-pre) of muscle strength and thickness with delta (post-pre) of anthropometric and biochemical variables
| Variables | Chess press (relative) | Front lat pull-down (relative) | Right hand grip (relative) | Biceps MT (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body mass (kg) |
NS |
0.53* |
NS |
NS |
| TMM (kg) |
NS |
0.53* |
NS |
NS |
| VVF (cm2) |
NS |
NS |
−0.60* |
NS |
| Insulin (μUI·mL) |
−0.60* |
NS |
NS |
NS |
| TG (mg·dL) |
NS |
NS |
NS |
−0.63* |
| TG/HDL ratio | NS | NS | NS | −0.57* |
*Statistically significant (P ≤ 0.05), MT, muscle thickness; TMM, total muscle mass; VVF, volume of visceral fat; TG, Triglycerides; NS, non-significant.