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smoking rarely has any good benefits in the long run. But there are documented cases of addiction switching from smoking to sports. Some believe that they can "neutralize" harmful effects of smoking with exercise. Weightlifting causes microinjury to your muscles and good bloodflow is needed for these injuries to heal. Smoking lowers blood flow, low blood flow means less healing = increases chances for injury. So if you plan to beef up or to have some "gainz" quit smoking altogether.

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Smoking will reduce your stamina and affect your breathing - two things that are important for lifting weights - especially if you are a power lifter.

 

I was a smoker when I was 13-17 years old, and again when I was 23-28. I've been lifting weights since I was 15, and I can tell you, it affects your performance in general.

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Smoking will reduce your stamina and affect your breathing - two things that are important for lifting weights - especially if you are a power lifter.

 

I was a smoker when I was 13-17 years old, and again when I was 23-28. I've been lifting weights since I was 15, and I can tell you, it affects your performance in general.

 

I agree with mrbig86. His on point.

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Still smoking, and your body is still strong?

What smoking can't do to you, it can do to your future kids.

Prepare to take care for special children.

Unlike marijuana, once you start smoking, it is difficult to quit. That's why some people prefer marijuana to cigarettes.

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