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Effects of acute caffeine ingestion combined with post-activation potentiation enhancement on the anaerobic capacity of male collegiate basketball players.
Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition·December 31, 2026·PMID 42120364
Why it mattersFor specialists advising athletes on pre-competition strategies, this study provides evidence that combining caffeine with a specific plyometric activation warm-up can acutely enhance anaerobic power output beyond either intervention alone, potentially offering a practical ergogenic protocol.
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