The Acute Effects of a Caffeine-Containing Supplement on Strength, Muscular Endurance, and Anaerobic Capabilities
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The purpose of this study was to examine the acute effects of a caffeine-containing supplement on upper- and lower-body strength and muscular endurance as well as anaerobic capabilities. Thirty-seven resistance-trained men (mean +/- SD, age: 21 +/- 2 years) volunteered to participate in this study. On the first laboratory visit, the subjects performed 2 Wingate Anaerobic Tests (WAnTs) to determine peak power (PP) and mean power (MP), as well as tests for 1 repetition maximum (1RM), dynamic constant external resistance strength, and muscular endurance (TOTV; total volume of weight lifted during an endurance test with 80% of the 1RM) on the bilateral leg extension (LE) and free-weight bench press (BP) exercises. Following a minimum of 48 hours of rest, the subjects returned to the laboratory for the second testing session and were randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups: a supplement group (SUPP; n = 17), which ingested a caffeine-containing supplement, or a placebo group (PLAC; n = 20), which ingested a cellulose placebo. One hour after ingesting either the caffeine-containing supplement or the placebo, the subjects performed 2 WAnTs and were tested for 1RM strength and muscular endurance on the LE and BP exercises. The results indicated that there was a significant (p < 0.05) increase in BP 1RM for the SUPP group, but not for the PLAC group. The caffeine-containing supplement had no effect, however, on LE 1RM, LE TOTV, BP TOTV, PP, and MP. Thus, the caffeine-containing supplement…
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“While some studies reveal little or no significant improvement in high-intensity performance with the ingestion of caffeine (4, 19, 20) other studies have shown an increase in this variable (5, 42, 44, 48).”
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“Resistance-exercise performance has been shown to be enhanced after caffeine consumption in some (5, 20) but not all studies (19).”
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“In contrast to previous studies (5,36,46) that have shown acute increases in performance of lower-body parameters (i.”
BackgroundResultAcute Caffeine Supplementation Does Not Improve Performance in Trained CrossFit® Athletes
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“Similar to these findings, some investigations have failed to find a significant effect on muscular endurance after caffeine supplementation [18,44,45].”
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Harty, P. S., Zabriskie, H. A., Stecker, R. A., Currier, B. S., Tinsley, G. M., Surowiec, K., Jagim, A. R., Richmond, S. R., & Kerksick, C. M. (2020) · Frontiers in Nutrition · doi:10.3389/fnut.2020.585900 · Cited by 26 · see citing works
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“007) and, while not significant, was descriptively similar to previous research that reported significant increases in performance with caffeine ingestion [22, 26].”
BackgroundResultThe Effects of Carbohydrate and Caffeine Mouth Rinsing on Arm Crank Time-Trial Performance
SINCLAIR, J. K., & Bottoms, L. M. (2015) · Journal of Sports Research · doi:10.18488/journal.90/2014.1.2/90.2.34.44 · Cited by 20 · see citing works
“…et al., 1978; Angus et al., 2000; Cox et al., 2002; Andrews et al., 2003; Jacobs et al., 2003; Desbrow et al., 2004; Doherty and Smith, 2005; Beck et al., 2006; Astorino et al., 2008; Beaven et al., 2008; Burke, 2008; Osterberg et al., 2008; Hulston and Jeukendrup, 2009; Ganio et al., 2010).”
Siquier-Coll, J., Delgado‐García, G., Mendez, F. S., Liñán-González, A., García, R., & González-Férnandez, F. T. (2023) · Nutrients · doi:10.3390/nu16010029 · Cited by 20 · see citing works
Real and Perceived Effects of Caffeine on Sprint Cycling in Experienced Cyclists.
Anderson, D. E., German, R. E., Harrison, M., Bourassa, K. N., & Taylor, C. (2020) · Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research · doi:10.1519/jsc.0000000000003537 · Cited by 21 · see citing works
Mahdavi, R., Daneghian, S., Jafari, A., & Homayouni, A. (2015) · Journal of Caffeine Research · doi:10.1089/jcr.2014.0034 · Cited by 21 · see citing works
Caffeine's Effects on an Upper-Body Resistance Exercise Workout.
Salatto, R., Arevalo, J. A., Brown, L., Wiersma, L. D., & Coburn, J. (2020) · Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research · doi:10.1519/jsc.0000000000002697 · Cited by 20 · see citing works
“(2), bench press 1-repetition maximum (RM) (6), and verti-”
BackgroundSelf-citationSouissi, M., Chikh, N., Affes, H., & Sahnoun, Z. (2018) · Biological Rhythm Research · doi:10.1080/09291016.2017.1413765 · Cited by 22 · see citing works
“Others used similar doses to the present study and showed no significant change in physical performance in trained (Beck et al. 2006) and untrained groups (Greer et al. 2006; Hoffman et al. 2007).”
BackgroundResultEffects of Pre-Workout Supplements on Power Maintenance in Lower Body and Upper Body Tasks
Lane, M. T., & Byrd, M. T. (2018) · Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology · doi:10.3390/jfmk3010011 · Cited by 19 · see citing works
Caffeine Increases Muscle Performance During a Bench Press Training Session
Giráldez‐Costas, V., González‐García, J., Lara, B., Coso, J. D., Wilk, M., & Salinero, J. J. (2020) · Journal of Human Kinetics · doi:10.2478/hukin-2020-0024 · Cited by 23 · see citing works
“Despite the contradictory results of early investigation on the effect of caffeine on bench press exercise performance (Jacobs et al., 2003; Beck et al., 2006; Astorino et al., 2008), most recent investigations have contributed to establish caffeine’s ergogenic effects on bench press performance (Diaz-Lara et al.”
BackgroundHahn, C., Jagim, A. R., Camic, C. L., & Andre, M. J. (2018) · The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research · doi:10.1519/jsc.0000000000002442 · Cited by 21 · see citing works
“There are many studies examining the effects of caffeine-containing supplements on athletic performance (3,6,7,11,13,15,18,20,23,29,31,32,35).”
BackgroundEffects of coffee and caffeine anhydrous intake during creatine loading
Trexler, E. T., Smith-Ryan, A. E., Roelofs, E. J., Hirsch, K. R., Persky, A., & Mock, M. (2016) · Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research · doi:10.1519/jsc.0000000000001223 · Cited by 17 · see citing works
Comment on: “Caffeine and Exercise: What Next?”
Painelli, V. D. S., Brietzke, C., Franco‐Alvarenga, P. E., Canestri, R., Vinícius, Í., & Pires, F. O. (2020) · Sports Medicine · doi:10.1007/s40279-020-01278-9 · Cited by 18 · see citing works
Effect of Caffeine on Sprint Cycling in Experienced Cyclists
Anderson, D. E., Legrand, S., & McCart, R. D. (2018) · Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research · doi:10.1519/jsc.0000000000002685 · Cited by 16 · see citing works
Souissi, M., Aloui, A., Chtourou, H., Aouicha, H. B., Atheymen, R., & Sahnoun, Z. (2015) · Biological Rhythm Research · doi:10.1080/09291016.2014.994857 · Cited by 16 · see citing works
“2001; Beck et al. 2006) and untrained (Greer et al. 2006; Lorino et al. 2006; Hoffman et al. 2007) subjects. In contrast to our findings, Davis and Green (2009) reported that the ergogenic effect of caffeine on anaerobic exercise occurs especially in trained subjects.”
ResultZiyaiyan, A., Shabkhiz, F., & Hofmeister, M. (2023) · Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition · doi:10.1080/15502783.2023.2206390 · Cited by 15 · see citing works
Wu, C.-M., Lee, M.-H., Wang, W.-Y., & Cai, Z.-Y. (2021) · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · doi:10.3390/ijerph18189594 · Cited by 14
The Effects of an Energy Drink on Psychomotor Vigilance in Trained Individuals
António, J., Kenyon, M., Horn, C., Jiannine, L., Carson, C., Ellerbroek, A., Roberts, J., Peacock, C. A., & Tartar, J. L. (2019) · Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology · doi:10.3390/jfmk4030047 · Cited by 14 · see citing works
“they discovered an increase in bench press strength (one-repetition maximum) yet there was no effect on muscular endurance measured as total volume of weight lifted during an endurance test with 80% of the one-repetition maximum [19].”
BackgroundSchwarz, N. A., & McKinley-Barnard, S. K. (2018) · Journal of Dietary Supplements · doi:10.1080/19390211.2018.1498963 · Cited by 14 · see citing works
“Other studies of caffeine have also observed increased repetitions before muscular failure (Beck et al. 2006; Duncan and Oxford 2011), although not all studies agree (Astorino et al. 2011, Green et al. 2007).”
ResultEffects of acute sleep deprivation and caffeine supplementation on anaerobic performance
Moore, J., McDonald, C., McIntyre, A., Carmody, K., & Donne, B. (2017) · Sleep Science · doi:10.5935/1984-0063.20180002 · Cited by 14
“This is in agreement with the studies of Paton et al. 7 , Souissi et al. 2 , Beck et al. 11 and Hoffman et al. 5 .”
ResultCarmo, K. E. O., Pérez, D. I. V., Valido, C. N., dos Santos, J. L., Miarka, B., Mendes-Netto, R. S., Leite, M. D. M. R., Antoniêtto, N. R., Aedo–Muñoz, E., & Brito, C. J. (2021) · Nutrition & Metabolism · doi:10.1186/s12986-021-00544-5 · Cited by 15 · see citing works
“Caffeine supplementation provided a significant difference in activities requiring maximum strength [3]; there was also a lower time-reaction in taekwondo athletes [13].”
BackgroundEnergy Drinks: A Review Article
Klepacki, B. (2010) · Strength and conditioning journal · doi:10.1519/ssc.0b013e3181c14ace · Cited by 13 · see citing works
“However, research has shown that in dosages of both 2 and 6 mg/kg caffeine, similar ergogenic effects have been seen in both amounts during moderate activity (3,4,7,13,18).”
BackgroundEffects of a pre-workout energy drink supplement on upper body muscular endurance performance
Magrini, M. A., Colquhoun, R. J., Dawes, J. J., & Smith, D. B. (2016) · International journal of exercise science · doi:10.70252/jjzr6040 · Cited by 15 · see citing works
“Other studies have examined the effects of a standardized amount of energy drink ingestion on the performance of submaximal (60-80% 1RM) loads during bench press and leg press muscular endurance tests (1, 10, 25).”
BackgroundResultTallis, J., Duncan, M., Clarke, N. D., Morris, R. O., & Tamilio, R. A. (2024) · Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition · doi:10.1080/15502783.2024.2419385 · Cited by 11 · see citing works
“…be beneficial for strength and power performance is based on previous work, inclusive of our own, that draws conclusions from effects specific to only some of the included measures [57–59], or from studies that fail to comprehensively consider mechanically distinct strength and power assessments.”
BackgroundPerceived Consumption of a High-Dose Caffeine Drink Delays Neuromuscular Fatigue
Elhaj, H. M., Imam, O., Page, B., Vitale, J. M., & Malek, M. H. (2020) · Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research · doi:10.1519/jsc.0000000000003932 · Cited by 11 · see citing works
“This approach was consistent with our studies on caffeine consumption (4,5,34) and, therefore, would not prompt the subject to be doubtful because several subjects in the current study participated in our previous study on caffeine (34).”
BackgroundResultSelf-citationEffects of Caffeine on Repeated Upper/Lower Body Wingates and Handgrip Performance
André, T., Green, M., Gann, J. J., O'Neal, E. K., & Coates, T. (2015) · International journal of exercise science · doi:10.70252/xytn1483 · Cited by 8 · see citing works
“(4) in that caffeine’s ergogenic properties were limited to upper body exercise and not lower body.”
BackgroundResultMajid, N. D. A., Hamid, A. A., Salleh, S. Z., Saari, N., Abas, F., Dek, M. S. P., Ramli, N. S., & Jaafar, A. H. (2019) · Phytochemical Analysis · doi:10.1002/pca.2880 · Cited by 10 · see citing works
Dias, R. M. R., Avelar, A., Menêses, A. L., Salvador, E., da Silva, D. R. P., & Cyrino, E. S. (2013) · doi:10.1590/s1980-65742013000100024 · Cited by 10
Effects of Caffeine on Resistance Training Performance on Repetitions to Failure
Davis, J. K., Green, J., & Laurent, C. (2012) · Journal of Caffeine Research · doi:10.1089/jcr.2012.0005 · Cited by 10 · see citing works
“14 incorporating 201mg of CA. Rest between bouts (2–3 minutes) and total repetitions per set (8–12 reps) were also comparable among studies.”
InfluentialKaczka, P., Batra, A., Kubicka, K., Maciejczyk, M., Rzeszutko-Bełzowska, A., Pezdan-Śliż, I., Michałowska‐Sawczyn, M., Przydział, M., Płonka, A., Cięszczyk, P., et al. (2020) · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · doi:10.3390/ijerph17218262 · Cited by 7 · see citing works
“In this case, the effectiveness of each single ingredient remains unclear [31].”
BackgroundLane, M. T., Byrd, M. T., Bell, Z., & Hurley, T. (2019) · Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology · doi:10.3390/jfmk4020018 · Cited by 9 · see citing works
“A number of individual supplements such as creatine, caffeine, and substances related to nitric oxide production are often selected as part of the pre-workout ingredients that have been widely investigated [2,5,6].”
Karayiğit, R., Yildiz, H., Şahin, M. A., Sisman, A., Sari, C., Ersöz, G., & Buyukcelebi, H. (2021) · Progress in nutrition · doi:10.23751/pn.v23i1.9067 · Cited by 9 · see citing works
“upper body muscular strength/endurance responses to acute caffeine intake (4, 17), most studies, parallel to current study, report that lower body responses are higher (14, 23, 28, 29).”
BackgroundResult
- Authors
- Beck, T. W., Housh, T. J., Schmidt, R. J., Johnson, G. O., Housh, D. J., Coburn, J. W., & Malek, M. H.
- Affiliations
- University of Nebraska–Lincoln (US)
- University of Nebraska Medical Center (US)
- Venue
- The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
- Published
- 2006
- Volume
- 20
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 506
- ISSN
- 1064-8011 (ISSN-L)
- 1533-4287
- OpenAlex
- W1967446125
- Cited by
- 176
- References
- 0
- Citations by year
- 2026: 3 · 2025: 1 · 2024: 6 · 2023: 5 · 2022: 5 · 2021: 10 · 2020: 10 · 2019: 15 · 2018: 16 · 2017: 8 · 2016: 11 · 2015: 16 · 2014: 11 · 2013: 13 · 2012: 9
- FWCI
- 4.38
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Pharmacology › Coffee research and impacts
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Orthopedics and Sports Medicine › Sports Performance and Training
- Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Cell Biology › Muscle metabolism and nutrition
- Keywords
- caffeine, acute supplementation, resistance-trained men, muscle strength, muscular endurance, anaerobic capacity, Wingate test, one-repetition maximum, bench press, leg extension, peak power, average power
- MeSH terms
- Adult, Central Nervous System Stimulants, Caffeine, Double-Blind Method, Exercise Test, Humans, Male, Physical Endurance, Weight Lifting, Anaerobic Threshold, Muscle, Skeletal, Dietary Supplements, Muscle Strength
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