Coffee and baking soda: the surprising workout hack?
NCT ID NCT06714331
First seen Feb 20, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 16 times
Summary
This study tested whether taking caffeine and sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) before a workout helps people do more reps, move faster, and feel less tired. Twelve healthy, active adults took the supplements or a placebo and then did bench press and knee extension exercises to failure. The goal is to see if these common substances can improve short-term resistance training performance.
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Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, A1C 5S7, Canada
What this could mean
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Active substance
caffeine and sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward simple, legal supplements to improve short-term resistance training performance.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-phase study with only 12 people. Results may not apply to the general population, and supplements can cause side effects like stomach upset or jitters.
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