Westside Barbell

Q. What’s the purpose of smelling salts in powerlifting, and are they effective?

A. Smelling salts contain Ammonium Carbonate which clears the mind and helps you focus on the task at hand when you snort them. These come in real handy when a meet lasts nine or ten hours, as there’s such a long break between your attempts that the body can begin to shut down. One quick hit of ammonia wakes you up quick and puts you back into kill mode.

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