Table 5 Magnitude based inferences on strength, muscle architecture and body composition changes between groups
PA vs. PL | Mean difference | Clinical inference | % beneficial/ positive | % negligible/ trivial | % harmful/ negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1-RM Bench Press (kg) | 2.38 | Unclear | 63.5 | 0 | 36.5 |
1-RM Squat (kg) | 4.31 | Likely | 88 | 4.8 | 7.2 |
Vastus Lateralis Thickness (cm) | .007 | Unclear | 0.25 | 99.5 | 0.25 |
Vastus Lateralis Pennation angle (°) | .79 | Unclear | 26 | 18.2 | 55.8 |
Body Mass (kg) | .006 | Unclear | 72 | 18 | 10.1 |
Body Fat (kg) | −14.5 | Unclear | 50.5 | 0 | 49.5 |
Lean Body Mass (kg) | 1.6 | Very Likely | 96.4 | 0.7 | 2.9 |