Effect of caffeine on maximal strength and power in élite male athletes

Computerized testing of 20 élite male athletes was performed to determine the effect of 7 mg kg-1 caffeine on strength and power of the knee extensors and flexors. Subjects received counterbalanced administrations of either caffeine or a placebo on two separate occasions. Peak torque (T) was measure...

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Published in:	British journal of sports medicine Vol. 26; no. 4; pp. 276 - 280
Main Authors:	Jacobson, B H, Weber, M D, Claypool, L, Hunt, L E
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and British Association of Sport and Exercise Medicine 01-12-1992 BMJ Publishing Group LTD
Subjects:	Adult Caffeine - pharmacology Double-Blind Method Humans Knee - physiology Male Muscle Contraction - drug effects Muscle Contraction - physiology Muscles - physiology Physical Endurance - drug effects Physical Endurance - physiology Sports United States United States
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