Table 1. Relative differences and qualitative outcomes in cross-sectional area (CSA), functional test post a unilateral squat training period.
Data are mean ± SD.
| Variable | Pre | Post | % Diff (CL) | ES (CL) | Chances % | Qualitative magnitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI | ||||||
| VL+VI | 42.16 ± 10.46 | 43.71 ± 9.75 | 4.34 (-4.89; 14.46) | 0.16 (-0.19; 0.52) | 43/53/5 | Unclear |
| RF | 7.24 ± 1.86 | 7.20 ± 2.19 | -1.91 (-11,91; 9,22) | -0.07 (-0.47; 0.33) | 12/59/29 | Unclear |
| VM | 17.14 ± 4.09 | 19.31 ± 5.14 | 12.66 (6.35; 18.97) | 0,41 (0.21; 0.61) | 95/5/0 | Very Likely |
| AM | 18.06 ± 3.02 | 20.08 ± 3.23 | 11.13 (4.86; 17.77) | 0.61 (0.27; 0.95) | 98/2/0 | Very Likely |
| MG | 15.48 ± 4.17 | 16.70 ± 4.25 | 8.22 (3.60; 13.05) | 0.27 (0.12; 0.42) | 79/21/0 | Likely |
| LG | 10.35 ± 2.43 | 10.43 ± 2.47 | 0.53 (-9.56; 11.75) | 0.02 (-0.41; 0.45) | 24/58/19 | Unclear |
| S | 28.12 ± 3.84 | 29.22 ± 4.07 | 3.81 (-0.42; 8.21) | 0,26 (-0.03; 0.56) | 65/34/1 | Unclear |
| Field Test | ||||||
| CMJ (cm) | 34.42 ± 4,91 | 35.98 ± 4,89 | 4.69 (1,76; 7,70) | 0.28 (0.11; 0.45) | 78/22/0 | Likely |
| T-10m (s) | 1.79 ± 0.19 | 1,85 ± 0.08 | 4.14 (-2.91; 11.71) | 0.31 (-0.22; 0.84) | 64/30/6 | Unclear |
| COD180d (s) | 2.70 ± 0.11 | 2.66 ± 0.12 | -1.22 (-2.40; -0.02) | -0.29 (-0.57; -0.01) | 0/29/71 | Unclear |
| COD180nd (s) | 2.68 ± 0.12 | 2.64 ± 0.14 | -1.53 (-3.35; 0.33) | -0.33 (-0.74; 0.07) | 2/26/72 | Unclear |
| COD90d (s) | 2.54 ± 0.13 | 2.44 ± 0.15 | -4.04 (-6.74; -1.27) | -0.75 (-1.27; -0.23) | 0/4/96 | Very likely |
| COD90nd (s) | 2.55 ± 0.16 | 2.46 ± 0.16 | -3.60 (-5.53; -1.65) | -0.54 (-0.83; -0.24) | 0/3/97 | Very Likely |
| DEC-COD180d (%) | 53.11 ± 23.70 | 44.08 ± 6.60 | -12.93 (-26.56; 3.21) | -0.41 (-0.91; 0.09) | 3/21/76 | Likely |
| DEC-COD180nd (%) | 52.25 ± 23.71 | 42.84 ± 7.76 | -14.10 (-29.44; 4.57) | -0.43 (-0.99; 0.13) | 3/20/76 | Likely |
| DEC-COD90d (%) | 44.86 ± 25.67 | 32.12 ± 7.09 | -23.12 (-38.35; -4.14) | -0.60 (-1.11; -0.10) | 1/8/91 | Likely |
| DEC-COD90nd (%) | 45.41 ± 26.92 | 33.10 ± 7.53 | -21.16 (-34.98; -4.40) | -0.51 (-0.92; -0.10) | 0/10/90 | Likely |
| Laboratory Test | ||||||
| POWER (w/kg) | 6.82 ± 1.52 | 8.14 ± 2.10 | 18.58 (9.02; 28.96) | 0.70 (0.36; 1.05) | 99/1/0 | Very Likely |
| POWERd (w/kg) | 5.35 ± 1.37 | 7.70 ± 1.65 | 44.83 (27.96; 63.92) | 1.44 (0.96; 1.92) | 100/0/0 | Almost Certainly |
| POWERnd (w/kg) | 5.48 ± 1.12 | 7.46 ± 1.75 | 35.45 (20.64; 52.07) | 1.42 (0.88; 1.97) | 100/0/0 | Almost Certainly |
NOTE: VL+VI = Vastus lateralis and vastus intermedius; RF = rectus femoris; VM = vastus medialis; AM = adductor major; LG = lateral gastrocnemius; MG = medial gastrocnemius; P = Peroneus; S = soleus; CMJ = Couter movement junp; T-10m = time in 10 m linear sprint test; COD180d and COD180nd = time in 5+5 m sprint change of direction of 180° with dominant and non-dominat foot; COD90d and COD90nd = time in 5+5 m sprint change of direction of 90° with dominant and non-dominat foot; DEC-COD = percentage mean speed loss due to execute CODs compared to 10 m sprint time; POWER, POWERd and POWERnd = power relative to bodyweight in squat exercise with both legs, dominant leg and non-dominant leg. CL = confidence limits; ES = effect size; Chances = percentage chance of having better/similar/poorer values.