TABLE 2.
Between-group strength and hypertrophy analyses.
| Outcome | Effect (95% CI) | z-score | p-value | Hedges’ g | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summed muscles (mm) | 1.87 (-2.07 – 6.11) | 0.83 | 0.513 | 0.28 | Small |
| Rectus femoris (mm) | 0.81 (-0.41 – 2.03) | 1.17 | 0.267 | 0.26 | Small |
| Vastus lateralis (mm) | -1.05 (-3.02 – 1.01) | -0.98 | 0.355 | -0.22 | Small |
| Vastus medialis (mm) | 1.93 (0.53 – 3.37) | 2.00 | 0.018 | 0.47 | Small |
| Strength (kg) | -0.26 (-2.22 – 1.76) | -0.24 | 0.790 | -0.01 | Trivial |
Effects are the pre-intervention adjusted effect of condition, wherein positive suggests an effect in favor of the G4S condition, and negative suggests an effect in favor of the G2S condition.