Introduction: Several studies have evaluated and confirmed the ergogenic effects of acute caffeine intake on sports performance. However, some studies suggest that this effect predominantly occurs in large muscle groups, potentially due to increased skeletal muscle electrical activity. Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the acute effects of caffeine intake on strength, power, muscle endurance, and muscle electrical activity in young adults. It will also analyze the influence of circadian rhythms (morning vs. afternoon) on exercise performance (bench press vs. squat). Methods: Twelve healthy, physically active participants will be recruited for the study. Using a triple-blind, crossover, randomized, and controlled design, participants will ingest either caffeine (3 mg/kg body mass) or a placebo (maltodextrin, 3 mg/kg) 60 minutes before the trial. Muscular strength, power, and endurance performance will then be assessed through 1RM tests, and at 25%, 50%, 75%, and 90% of 1RM, along with muscle endurance tests at 65% of 1RM, for both squat and bench press exercises. EMG will be used to measure skeletal muscle electrical activity during the tests. The experimental sessions will be conducted in the morning (8:00 am to 10:00 am) and the afternoon (4:30 pm to 6:30 pm).
Age range
18 Years – 35 Years
Sex
ALL
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Mean velocity at different %1RM
Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 4 weeks
Peak velocity at different %1RM
Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 4 weeks
Mean power output at different %1RM
Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 4 weeks
Peak power output and time to reach peak power output at different %1RM
Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 4 weeks
Number of repetitions performed in 1 set at 65%1RM until task failure
Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 4 weeks
Bar velocity deplacement performed in 1 set at 65%1RM until task failure
Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 4 weeks
Power output generated in 1 set at 65%1RM until task failure
Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 4 weeks
Muscle electrical activity (EMG).
Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 4 weeks