The Claim

Caffeine ingestion is associated with improved vertical jumping performance in females, as measured by countermovement jump (g = 0.26) and squat jump (g = 0.35), with no significant difference between the two test types.

Source: Moderators of Caffeine's Effects on Jumping Performance in Females: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

What the research says

Supports is higher

Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.

Supports
45score
Challenges
0score

These are independent scores, not a percentage. Higher-grade studies count more, so a single strong opposing study can outweigh several weaker ones.

Correlation
1 study reviewed
In plain English

Females who consume caffeine show higher vertical jump performance in both countermovement and squat jump tests, with similar improvements in both types of jumps.

See the scientific wording

Caffeine ingestion is associated with improved vertical jumping performance in both countermovement jump (g = 0.26) and squat jump (g = 0.35) tests, with no significant difference between test types, suggesting caffeine’s effect is consistent across common jump protocols in females.

Why this might work

Caffeine blocks a natural chemical in the body that slows down nerve signals to muscles. This allows nerves to fire more strongly and more often, making muscles contract harder and faster during jumps.

Supported mechanismbased on 1 study

What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: Moderators of Caffeine's Effects on Jumping Performance in Females: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

    This study found that when women drink caffeine, they jump higher in both types of jumps tested — and the improvement is about the same for both. So yes, caffeine helps with jumping, no matter which jump you do.

Score breakdown, mechanism chain, raw evidence, ideal studies needed & 1 supporting studies

Fit Body Science verdict — we translate health claims into clear verdicts backed by peer-reviewed research.

Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making health decisions.