TABLE 2.

Cardiovascular and perceived effort values for each of the four squat sets.

Condition	PP (mmHg)	MBP (mmHg)	HR (bpm)	RPE
Baseline	58.58 ± 8.04*	87.75 ± 6.97*	63.95 ± 11.27*	-
	[55.16–62.16]	[84.49–91.01]	[59.05–69.21]
Set 1	73.42 ± 17.40	98.85 ± 11.18	105.26 ± 16.76(3),4	8.55 ± 0.882,4
(Max75%1RMWP)	[66.26–81.42]	[93.62–104.08]	[97.95–112.89]	[8.14–8.96]
Δ%	26.37	12.65	65.05	Median 8.5
Cohen’s dunb	1.05	1.14	2.77	IQR: 1
Set 2	72.25 ± 18.39	98.08 ± 11.66	104.47 ± 17.843	7.55 ± 0.99*
(Submax75%1RMWP)	[63.00–78.47]	[92.63–103.54]	[97.00–112.16]	[7.09–8.01]
Δ%	23.73	11.78	63.09	Median: 7
Cohen’s dunb	0.80	1.03	2.61	IQR: 1
Set 3	72.20 ± 12.65	96.42 ± 11.97	110.89 ± 23.80(1),2,4	8.65 ± 0.932,4
(Max75%1RMEB)	[65.74–76.89]	[90.82–102.02]	[100.53–121.05]	[8.21–9.09]
Δ%	23.64	9.88	74.28	Median: 9
Cohen’s dunb	1.15	0.85	2.42	IQR: 1
Set 4	73.21 ± 12.68	97.27 ± 8.68	100.47 ± 16.881,3	6.50 ± 1.24*
(Submax75%1RMEB)	[68.21–79.58]	[93.20–101.33]	[93.42–108.26]	[5.92–7.08]
Δ%	25.61	10.85	57.10	Median 6
Cohen’s dunb	1.32	1.16	2.44	IQR: 1

Note: Values are presented as mean ± standard deviation [95% confidence interval]. Also, median and interquartile range (IQR) are displayed for rate of perceived exertion (RPE) as it is a non-normal variable. Percentage of variation (Δ%) and effect size (Cohen’s d unbiased; d_unb < 0.50 small, 0.50 ≤ d_unb ≤ 0.79 moderate, and d_unb ≤ 0.80 large) compared to baseline values are displayed.

^*: Statistically significant difference compared to the rest of the conditions;

^{1, 2, 3, 4}: Significant difference (p < 0.05) or a trend (p ≥ 0.05 to p < 0.13; if the number is in brackets), with the condition 1, 2, 3, or 4, respectively; Max: maximum number of repetitions; Submax: submaximal repetitions; %1RMWP: percentage of one repetition maximum with weight plates; %1RMEB: percentage of one repetition maximum with elastic bands; PP: pulse pressure; MBP: mean blood pressure; HR: heart rate.