Fig. 5

Change in muscular strength following 8 week study period as determined by 3-RM back squat and bench press. BCAA group received BCAA product (14 g prior/during each workout and 14 g post workout) while the control group received 28 g carbohydrate/electrolyte mixture at the same time. All subjects followed an individualized hypocaloric diet and resistance training program. # denotes significant difference (p < 0.05) within BCAA and CHO * denotes significant difference (p < 0.05) between BCAA and CHO