Table 1 Strength training descriptors [35] of the exercises performed in the intervention group

Load magnitude

15–20 RM

10–15 RM

8–10 RM

Number of repetitions

To volitional

muscular fatigue

To volitional

muscular fatigue

To volitional

muscular fatigue

Number of sets

3 sets

4 sets (2 per exercise)

6 sets (2 per exercise)

Rest in-between sets

60 s

60 s

60 s

Sessions per week

7 per week

3.5 per week

3.5 per week

Duration of experimental period

5 weeks

5 weeks

6 weeks

Contraction modes per rep

Concentric

2 s

2 s

2 s

Isometric

5 s

5 s

5 s

Eccentric

2 s

2 s

2 s

Rest between reps

2 s

2 s

2 s

Time under tension

9 s

9 s

9 s

Volitional muscular fatigue

Yes

Yes

Yes

Rest between sessions

24 h

48 h

48 h

Anatomical definition of exercise

Yes

Yes

Yes

Range of movement

Exercise 1:

80° ER

Exercise 1:

80° ER

Exercise 2:

45° ABD

Exercise 1:

80° ER

Exercise 2:

45° ABD

Exercise 3:

45° ER