4th June 2023
This was a study that investigated acute caffeine intake before lifting in participants with a mild daily caffeine consumption.
Half their participants were given a caffeine dose (6mg/kg of bodyweight – similar to 4 cups of coffee) 60mins before a 5×5 bench press workout and the other half were given a placebo (no caffeine) before the session.
Their results showed caffeine improved overall power output and bar speed on the bench press across the 5 sets. The researchers also reported that caffeine appeared to reduce overall fatigue compared to the placebo group.
Filip-Stachnik et al. Effects of Acute Caffeine Intake on Power Output and Movement Velocity During a Multiple-Set Bench Press Exercise Among Mild Caffeine Users. J Hum Kinet. 2021 Mar 31;78:219-228. doi: 10.2478/hukin-2021-0044. PMID: 34025879; PMCID: PMC8120957.
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