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Table 2 Peak and average leg extensor torque and counter-movement jump height for placebo, 2 and 4 mg nicotine gum. Values are mean ± SD, n = 9

From: A Randomised, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Study Investigating the Effects of Nicotine Gum on Strength, Power and Anaerobic Performance in Nicotine-Naïve, Active Males

 

Peak

Average

 

PLA

NIC-2

NIC-4

PLA

NIC-2

NIC-4

Leg extensor torque (N m)

 ISO

309 ± 79

330 ± 82a

314 ± 79

290 ± 73

309 ± 77a

293 ± 71

 CON

240 ± 59

258 ± 67a

251 ± 53

208 ± 61

218 ± 66

220 ± 59

 ECC

332 ± 77

356 ± 73a

350 ± 75

316 ± 81

334 ± 73a

332 ± 76

 CMJ (cm)

38 ± 8

38 ± 9

37 ± 9

37 ± 8

37 ± 9

36 ± 9

  1. ISO isometric, CON concentric and ECC eccentric torque; CMJ counter-movement jump; PLA placebo, 2 mg (NIC-2) and 4 mg (NIC-4) trials
  2. aSignificant difference to corresponding PLA value