Table 1 Baseline values (mean ± SD, range) in maximal voluntary isometric contraction torque of the elbow flexors (MVIC), one repetition maximum of concentric dumbbell curl (1-RM), and muscle thickness of biceps brachii plus brachialis (MT) for trained and non-trained arms in the eccentric (ET) and concentric resistance training (CT) and control groups

MVIC

(Nm)

Trained Arm

46.8 ± 20.2

24.0-80.1

43.9 ± 14.3

24.3–63.6

46.2 ± 19.2

26.4–90.8

Non-Trained Arm

47.3 ± 20.1

24.3–87.7

44.0 ± 11.9

27.9–59.0

46.8 ± 18.9

22.5–92.4

1RM

(Kg)

Trained Arm

7.5 ± 2.5

3.5–11.0

6.3 ± 2.2

4.0–11.0

7.9 ± 2.8

4.5–13.0

Non-Trained Arm

7.0 ± 2.8

3.5–10.5

6.6 ± 2.3

4.0-10.5

7.8 ± 3.0

4.5–14.0

MT

(mm)

Trained Arm

22.3 ± 2.9

18.6–27.1

22.9 ± 4.4

15.6–31.5

22.1 ± 3.3

17.8–27.2

Non-Trained Arm

22.1 ± 2.0

19.9–25.8

22.8 ± 4.5

12.2–27.5

21.9 ± 2.7

26.1–17.5