The Caffeine Collective - Blog Articles

In case you hadn't heard yet, it's Women's History Month. Women are historically excluded from athletics, frequently compensated less than their male counterparts, or not encouraged as kids to participate in sports. We asked a handful of our female ambassadors and athletes ...

There are mixed opinions on whether music and weightlifting are a good match, but ultimately it all comes down to personal preference. Here at the C&K HQ, we went ahead and compiled some staff favorite PR songs and playlists for you to peruse and use at your discreti...

Do you know how to time your caffeine consumption to optimize your workout performance and recovery? If not, you’re about to find out.

We all agree shoulder stability is an important element of your warmup. That’s pretty cut and dry. But it is hard (near impossible) to commit to something without a plan or guidance. So, we’ve compiled a list of several shoulder stability movements you can use in your ow...

Getting ready to stuff those stockings? Need inspiration? Look no further. C&K gear is the perfect stocking stuffer for the athletes in your life. From CrossFit to Olympic weightlifting to strength training, here are some staples that your resident lifter is sure to ...

Olympic weightlifting is one of the oldest sports in the world, but it is not a sport for the weak of mind. There are endless ups and downs. Your performance will be fickle, workouts long, and progress slow. It’s as challenging mentally as it is physically. However, whil...

The trend is clear: Tokyo 2020 was the strongest overall performance by Team USA in decades. We sat down with USAW CEO Phil Andrews for a quick Q&A to talk about how Team USA made it happen.

*drumroll please* Help us welcome C&K athlete Maddi Pannell! If you haven’t heard of her yet, you will soon. This all-star Cal Strength athlete has quickly risen to the top of the weightlifting elite, and here’s what you need to know: Read more

Later this month, C&K athlete Wes Kitts will represent the USA on the biggest stage in the world: the Olympic Games. As his cheerleaders and #1 fans, we made a collab coffee blend with Wes called "Be Somebody," named after the personal mantra instilled in him by his lat...

The 4th of July is just around the corner and we’re here to celebrate! Since most people will be using this holiday to celebrate the freedom to gather (and drink socially), we comprised a list of low-cal cocktails to help keep your alcohol-related calorie intake ...