A study in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research found that caffeine increased countermovement jump height versus a placebo (36.4 ± 6.9 vs. 37.9 ± 7.4 cm).
Consume caffeine if you want a short-term gain in vertical jump performance.
The subjects in the study consumed 5mg/kg body weight 60 minutes before testing.
For a plan combining all these tips, check out the Vertical Jump Protocol (5-Weeks to Your Highest Vertical).
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