What Is the Purpose of Smelling Salts? (And When They Actually Help)
Smelling salts (ammonia inhalants) are used for one main purpose: a fast, short-lived spike in alertness and arousal right before a high-effort attempt. They work by releasing ammonia that irritates the nose/lungs and triggers a sharp inhalation reflex, which can momentarily “wake you up” — but they don’t add real strength the way training does.
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