Research
Neural
Mean power was significantly greater with caffeine intake during the back squat at 60%, 80%, and 90% of 1RM.
Incorporating caffeine may improve power output during high-intensity powerlifting.
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Mean power was significantly greater with CAF intake during the back squat at 60% (p = 0.046), 80% (p < 0.001), and 90% (p < 0.001) of 1RM.
Why this rating
Based on the randomized, placebo-controlled, cross-over study design.
Source
Effects of Caffeine Supplementation on Neuromuscular Performance in Powerlifting Athletes: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Quadruple-Blinded, Cross-Over Study
Alysson Enes et al. · The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research · 2025
cross-sectional · n=16
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