Unlocking Power: Can Rinsing with Carbs Boost Strength? Episode 1187 MAY 2024

This study investigated a novel strategy to improve deadlift performance: carbohydrate mouth rinsing (CMR). Participants performed Romanian deadlifts after either CMR with a maltodextrin solution or a placebo rinse. Researchers observed significant improvements in eccentric peak power, average force, peak speed, and total work during CMR trials. This suggests CMR might enhance motor performance through brain stimulation triggered by carbohydrate receptors in the mouth. The video will delve deeper into the study's design, explore potential mechanisms, and discuss the implications for resistance training routines.

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Yang, T., Shiu, Y., Chen, C., Yu, S., Hsu, Y., & Chiu, C. (2024). Carbohydrate Mouth Rinses before Exercise Improve Performance of Romanian Deadlift Exercise: A Randomized Crossover Study. Nutrients, 16(8), 1248. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16081248

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