Table 6.  Mechanical work and power output in the first and the second pulls. Data are  means (±SD).
 

Men (n=9)

Women (n=9)

First pull

    

Absolute work (J)

556.1 (78.7)

361.3 (35.2)*

Relative work (J·kg -1)

3.75 (.55)

3.41 (.30)

Absolute power (W)

1025.2 (184.8)

712.7 (94.7)*

Relative power (W·kg -1)

6.89 (1.16)

6.73 (.81)

Second pull

    

Absolute work (J)

375.6 (75.2)

334.0 (49.6)

Relative work (J·kg -1)

2.52 (.43)

3.15 (.40)*

Absolute power (W)

2851.2 (225.8)

2188.8 (291.5)*

Relative power (W·kg -1)

19.18 (1.24)

20.65 (2.14)
* p < 0.05