Table 2.
Internal load outcomes of the different squatting conditions.
| Condition | SBP (mmHg) | DBP (mmHg) | HR (bpm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resting | 126.65 ± 10.65* [122.30-131.05] | 68.30 ± 6.08 1,2,3,6 [65.65-70.90] | 64.05 ± 10.98* [58.91-69.19] |
| 1 (10RMWP) | 148.05 ± 20.39 [139.45-157.85] | 74.25 ± 8.72 [70.35-78.10] | 105.45 ± 16.35 2,4 [97.80-113.10] |
| Δ% | +16.90 | +8.71 | +64.64 |
| Cohen’s d | 1.32 | 0.79 | 2.97 |
| 2 (5RMWP) | 144.00 ± 16.089 [136.95-151.35] | 73.55 ± 8.79 [69.85-77.45] | 92.05 ± 18.48 * [83.40-100.70] |
| Δ% | +13.70 | +7.69 | +43.72 |
| Cohen’s d | 1.27 | 0.69 | 1.84 |
| 3 (9RSMWP) | 146.25 ± 23.33 [137.00-156.25] | 74.00 ± 7.89 [70.60-77.30] | 104.20 ± 17.40 2,5 [96.06-112.34] |
| Δ% | +15.48 | +8.35 | +62.69 |
| Cohen’s d | 1.08 | 0.81 | 2.76 |
| 4 (10REB) | 146.40 ± 13.39 [140.45-152.05] | 72.70 ± 9.17 [68.85-76.80] | 100.60 ± 16.44 1,2,5 [92.91-108.29] |
| Δ% | +15.59 | +6.44 | +57.06 |
| Cohen’s d | 1.63 | 0.57 | 2.61 |
| 5 (XRMEB) | 144.55 ± 18.40 [136.95-152.75] | 72.35 ± 10.06 [68.10-76.90] | 111.35 ± 23.25 1,2,3,4 [100.47-122.23] |
| Δ% | +14.13 | +5.93 | +73.85 |
| Cohen’s d | 1.19 | 0.49 | 2.60 |
| 6 (XRMEBSP) | 146.45 ± 19.60 [137.90-154.50] | 75.35 ± 10.63 [70.60-80.05] | 107.85 ± 14.63 2 [101.00-114.70] |
| Δ% | +15.63 | +10.32 | +68.38 |
| Cohen’s d | 1.26 | 0.81 | 3.39 |
Note: Repeated measures testing in respect to resting values are displayed.
*: Statistically significant difference compared to all other conditions.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6: Significant difference compared to conditions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. Values are expressed as mean ± standard deviation (SD) [95% Confidence Interval]. Being SBP: systolic blood pressure; DBP: diastolic blood pressure; HR: heart rate; RMWP: repetition maximum with weight plates; RSMWP: submaximal repetitions with weight plates and with the same load used for the 10RMWP condition; EB: elastic bands; REB: submaximal repetitions with EB and the same kilograms used for the 10RMWP condition; XRMEB: Repetitions to failure with elastic bands with the same kilograms used for the 10RMWP condition; XRMEBSP: repetitions to failure with EB and the same kilograms used for 10RMWP condition and placed immediately above the knee sticking point; Δ%: percentage of variation.