What is the actual effect of smelling salts before a heavy lift in weightlifting?

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I have seen strongmen like Eddie Hall sniff a small bottle of what seems to be a salt solution before performing a very heavy lift. Why is this beneficial?

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so, smelling salts basically give a quick jolt of alertness. they contain ammonia, which triggers your body’s fight or flight response, making you feel more awake and focused. for heavy lifts, that boost in mental clarity and energy can help with motivation and maybe even improve performance. but it’s kinda like a caffeine hit, not a miracle drug, and not everyone swears by it. folks just gotta figure out what works for them, ya know?

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