Beta-Alanine and Increased Push-up Endurance

Doses used in studies

g/day: 4.8 (median 4.8, IQR 4.8–4.8) — 1 study

Time to effect

Median: 8 weeks · IQR 8 weeks–8 weeks · Range 8 weeks–8 weeks — Reported in 1 of 1 study

1 of 1 paper

Selected immunoendocrine and performance adaptations to upper-body plyometric training and β-alanine supplementation in male swimmers.

2026-05-31
RCT
Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition 23(1)
- Hui Gao
- Xuemei Yu
- Zhiyong Guo

PubMed: 42218755
DOI: 10.1080/15502783.2026.2679050

7 Insights on

Increased Push-up Endurance

High evidence
Athletes

Post hoc analyses revealed a significant group × time interaction for ... push-up endurance (p = 0.041), indicating greater improvements in the PT + BA group than in the PT + PL group.

Effect: Beneficial
Effect size: Small
Significant: Yes
Dose: 4.8 g·day⁻¹ divided into six 0.8 g doses