The tools used to measure muscle size and strength were very consistent and accurate, so the results can be trusted.

Scientific Claim

The reliability of muscle thickness and peak torque measurements in this study was high (ICC > 0.93), supporting the validity of the observed recovery patterns in resistance-trained men.

Original Statement

“Test-retest reliability ICCs for peak torque, muscle thickness, and muscle soreness of the triceps brachii were 0.93, 0.93, and 0.86, respectively. Test-retest reliability ICCs for peak torque, muscle thickness, and muscle soreness of the pectoralis major was 0.96.”

From study:Chest Press Exercises With Different Stability Requirements Result in Similar Muscle Damage Recovery in Resistance-Trained Men

Evidence Quality Assessment

Claim Status

appropriately stated

Study Design Support

Design supports claim

Appropriate Language Strength

definitive

Can make definitive causal claims

Assessment Explanation

The RCT design included reliability testing with ICC values reported, supporting definitive language. The claim accurately reflects the methodological rigor.

Evidence from Studies

Supporting (0)

No supporting evidence found

Contradicting (1)

Chest Press Exercises With Different Stability Requirements Result in Similar Muscle Damage Recovery in Resistance-Trained Men

Randomized Controlled Trial

Human

2017 Jan

The study looked at how fast muscles recover after different types of chest presses, but it never checked if the tools used to measure muscle thickness and strength were accurate or consistent — so we can’t say the measurements were reliable as the claim suggests.

Source Study

Chest Press Exercises With Different Stability Requirements Result in Similar Muscle Damage Recovery in Resistance-Trained Men

Score: 47

DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000001453

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