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Poster - Theoretical Proposal
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Context In a strength-based population, caffeine supplementation has become popular because caffeine is known to increase energy. Many in the sports setting assume this will translate to improved strength in weightlifting. Currently, a mass variety of clinical studies are based on the results of performance from caffeine consumption in an endurance-based population, but specifically, within a strength-based population focusing on one exercise, the acute effects of caffeine dosage have limited data. This critically appraised topic focuses on whether there is an effect on performance when ingesting caffeine based on the exercise of a 1 rep max bench press. Methods Using SPORTdiscus, CINAHL Plus, and MedLine ultimate, the articles had to include the English language, muscular strength, athletes, bench press exercise, performance, and caffeine. The PEDro scale was then used to determine the validity of each study. Grgic et al. found that 6 mg kg−1 of caffeine acutely enhances lower- but not upper-body strength in resistance-trained men.1 Filip-Stachnik et al. found that the acute intake of CAF-3 and CAF-6 provided an ergogenic effect on the 1RM bench press performance.2 Wilk et al. found that acute intake has a positive effect on mean power output and mean bar velocity during a training session of the BPT performed at 30% 1 RM.3 Results There were one hundred and forty-four studied retrieved and only three were included. Based on the analysis of the current topics above, ingesting 3 mg/kg to 6 mg/kg of caffeine shows there may be an acute positive effect on muscle performance by enhancing strength performance. Each of the articles scored a 9/10 on the PEDro scale. Conclusions Future research should be conducted on whether acute caffeine ingestion truly effects 1RM bench press positively. With the growing popularity of energy drinks and caffeine supplements, it is important to conclude how different amounts of caffeine can possibly impact muscle performance. If recreational weightlifters were to ingest caffeine without knowing how it could impact their performance, that could lead to negative influences. Further research should investigate different energy drinks and the amount of caffeine within them, and what effect they have on muscle performance.
The Acute Effects of Caffeine Consumption on Muscle Performance of a 1 Rep Max Bench Press Exercise: A Critically Appraised Topic
Poster - Theoretical Proposal
Context In a strength-based population, caffeine supplementation has become popular because caffeine is known to increase energy. Many in the sports setting assume this will translate to improved strength in weightlifting. Currently, a mass variety of clinical studies are based on the results of performance from caffeine consumption in an endurance-based population, but specifically, within a strength-based population focusing on one exercise, the acute effects of caffeine dosage have limited data. This critically appraised topic focuses on whether there is an effect on performance when ingesting caffeine based on the exercise of a 1 rep max bench press. Methods Using SPORTdiscus, CINAHL Plus, and MedLine ultimate, the articles had to include the English language, muscular strength, athletes, bench press exercise, performance, and caffeine. The PEDro scale was then used to determine the validity of each study. Grgic et al. found that 6 mg kg−1 of caffeine acutely enhances lower- but not upper-body strength in resistance-trained men.1 Filip-Stachnik et al. found that the acute intake of CAF-3 and CAF-6 provided an ergogenic effect on the 1RM bench press performance.2 Wilk et al. found that acute intake has a positive effect on mean power output and mean bar velocity during a training session of the BPT performed at 30% 1 RM.3 Results There were one hundred and forty-four studied retrieved and only three were included. Based on the analysis of the current topics above, ingesting 3 mg/kg to 6 mg/kg of caffeine shows there may be an acute positive effect on muscle performance by enhancing strength performance. Each of the articles scored a 9/10 on the PEDro scale. Conclusions Future research should be conducted on whether acute caffeine ingestion truly effects 1RM bench press positively. With the growing popularity of energy drinks and caffeine supplements, it is important to conclude how different amounts of caffeine can possibly impact muscle performance. If recreational weightlifters were to ingest caffeine without knowing how it could impact their performance, that could lead to negative influences. Further research should investigate different energy drinks and the amount of caffeine within them, and what effect they have on muscle performance.
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