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Effect of Acute Beetroot Juice Supplementation on Bench Press Power, Velocity, and Repetition Volume

Williams, Tyler D., Martin, Mary P., Mintz, Jake A., Rogers, Rebecca R., Ballmann, Christopher G.·2020·Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

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Williams, TD, Martin, MP, Mintz, JA, Rogers, RR, and Ballmann, CG. Effect of acute beetroot juice supplementation on bench press power, velocity, and repetition volume. J Strength Cond Res 34(4): 924-928, 2020-The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of acute beetroot juice (BRJ) supplementation on power, velocity, and repetitions to failure (RTF) during bench press exercise. Resistance-trained male subjects (n = 11) were recruited for this study. Using a double-blinded, counterbalanced, crossover study design, subjects were supplemented with either 70 ml of BRJ or placebo (PL; black currant juice) 2 hours before exercise. During each exercise trial, subjects began by completing 2 sets × 2 repetitions of bench press at 70% 1 repetition maximum (1RM) with maximum explosive intent. Barbell velocity and power were measured using a linear position transducer. Subjects then completed 3 sets × RTF at 70% 1RM separated by 2 minutes of rest between each set. Maximum mean power, velocity, and repetitions were analyzed. Mean velocity (p = 0.011; effect size [ES] = 0.54) and mean power (p = 0.015; ES = 0.51) were significantly higher with BRJ when compared with PL. Total RTF (p = 0.002; ES = 0.46) was higher during the BRJ condition vs. PL. Results indicate that acute BRJ supplementation positively impacts velocity, power, and total repetitions during free-weight bench press exercise.

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Authors
Williams, T. D., Martin, M. P., Mintz, J. A., Rogers, R. R., & Ballmann, C. G.
Affiliations
Samford University (US)
Corresponding author
Ballmann, Christopher G.
Venue
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
Published
2020-01-06
Volume
34
Issue
4
Pages
924-928
ISSN
1064-8011 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2998767329
Cited by
78
References
33
Citations by year
2026: 11 · 2025: 12 · 2024: 5 · 2023: 20 · 2022: 12 · 2021: 12 · 2020: 6
FWCI
12.48
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
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  • The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Orthopedics and Sports Medicine › Sports Performance and Training
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Cell Biology › Muscle metabolism and nutrition
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Complementary and alternative medicine › Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
Keywords
beetroot juice, acute supplementation, bench press, barbell velocity, output power, repetitions to failure, resistance training, nitrate, free weight exercises, resistance-trained men
MeSH terms
Adult, Double-Blind Method, Humans, Male, Rest, Weight Lifting, Muscle, Skeletal, Cross-Over Studies, Dietary Supplements, Beta vulgaris, Muscle Strength, Resistance Training, Young Adult

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