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Table 4 Muscle power of RU athletes (n = 77) in positional groups. P  values are from comparisons of power between the four groups. Data are mean (SD)

From: Fat mass and obesity associated (FTO) gene influences skeletal muscle phenotypes in non-resistance trained males and elite rugby playing position

Phenotype

Front 5 (n = 32)

Back row (n = 14)

Half backs (n = 14)

Back 3 and centres (n = 17)

P value

Power (W)

5592 (819)

5687 (858)

4937 (650)

5579 (569)

0.030

Relative Power (W∙kg-1)

49.4 (7.7)

52.7 (6.9)

56.1 (7.2)

59.8 (4.2)*

2 x 10-5

  1. *Different from all other players (P = 8 x 10-7), including front 5 (P = 3 x 10-6) and back row (P = 0.005)