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Taking 6 milligrams of caffeine per kilogram of body weight before a workout can increase the number of repetitions a person can perform to failure during bench press and squat exercises at 70% of their maximum strength, based on measured effect sizes in young men who rarely consume caffeine.

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This study found that taking a caffeine pill (6 mg per kg of body weight) helped guys lift more reps before getting too tired during bench presses and squats — exactly what the claim says. The improvement was big and clear.

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