Does smoking effects your Muscles??

[Lusst]

Smoking fucking decimates your muscles.

Everyone knows this.

 

[Donut62]

Anecdotally, most powerlifters I know dip. So no. Having half your face and throat removed in 20 years might, though.

 

[oxcart]

Does dipping effect your muscle strength or cardio? I dont think it does. Anyone have some factual info?

Dunno.. I'm more interested in your av. Who dat?

 

[stopflexinson!]

Anecdotally, most powerlifters I know dip. So no. Having half your face and throat removed in 20 years might, though.

who needs have your face when you are hitting PRs?

 

[ChaseT.]

Smoking fucking decimates your muscles.

Everyone knows this.

The effects of smoking:

 

[Donut62]

Arnold never had wheels.

 

[Devil's_Advocate]

not training and eating like shit turned arnold into a blob....well that and aging...no test=less muscle

u have to ask whether smoking screws with muscle building or retention? let me ask you rhetorically then what you think 2+2 is...

 

[RedNeckJiuJitsu]

I agree. You could use these things as a reward for accomplishing a big goal every now and then. But the problem with this is that most people, including myself, do not have the self control to stop there. Once he starts smloking cigs/cigars he might realize how much he likes them...and it will become a habit. That's why I personally have never smoked. I have an addictive personality and would carried away with the amount.

But if the OP can control his intake...I see the no problem with it every now and then.

That's why I'll never have a cigarette. I never wanted to get hooked, so I just said, I may have a cigar, but no cigs. For awhile, I was havin' cigars once a week or so, then I realized that was gettin' too close to a line I didn't wanna cross. That's also why I'm careful about how much and how often I have alcohol. I know what ya mean about addictive personality.

 

[theNuge]

That's why I'll never have a cigarette. I never wanted to get hooked, so I just said, I may have a cigar, but no cigs. For awhile, I was havin' cigars once a week or so, then I realized that was gettin' too close to a line I didn't wanna cross. That's also why I'm careful about how much and how often I have alcohol. I know what ya mean about addictive personality.

What kind of a play-it-safe personality is this?

"Drive drunk and Take Chances" is my motto.

 

[JMun-ki]

Scientists aren't sure why smokers have less lumbar extensor strength than nonsmokers. It may be that chronic nicotine causes the muscles to be malnourished. Or perhaps smokers have other bad habits such as inactivity, being overweight, or drinking too much alcohol. Overall, smokers are generally less health-conscious than nonsmokers.

This is the first study to look at lumbar muscle strength in people with and without LBP who smoke compared to those who don't smoke. More studies are needed to confirm these findings. Based on the results of this study, the authors suggest taking a smoking history with back pain patients. Reducing tobacco use and improving strength may help decrease LBP.

Saud M. Al-Obaidi, PT, PhD, et al. Differences in Back Extensor Strength Between Smokers and Nonsmokers With and Without Low Back Pain. In Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy. May 2004. Vol. 34. No. 5. Pp. 254-260.



Looks like smoking shows overall that you may generally just make bad choices when it comes to your health.

 

[hunto]

Smokers have bigger muscles.

 

[CarnalSalvation]

Smokers have bigger muscles.

That's right.

 

[AxeGrinder]

I've been smoking alot lately, I should stop soon....maybe just go back to smoking my pipe every now and then...

 

[ChaseT.]

Smokers have bigger muscles.

You're muscles are going to shrink in size when I deadlift 650 and you have to stop smoking for six months.

 

[INTERNETWARLORD]

Hey guys i have one Question... I work out and been working out for about 3 years now. I dont smoke, but last night i was at work and lot of my buddies were smoking, So they asked me to smoke one. So i did . I was wondering if the smoking got any effects on Muscles. I know smoking fuck up your stamina. But would it mess your body (Muscles,Defination,Overall Look)

Just dont smoke on Max Effort Bicepts day.

Smoking on Dynamic Effort Bicepts day is okay though.

 

[spirited]

why start when you know it'll be hard to quit later on

 

[hunto]

You're muscles are going to shrink in size when I deadlift 650 and you have to stop smoking for six months.

Beltless and you're on.

 

[TX911]

smoking causes vasoconstriction and severe oxidative stress, therefore, yes it would affect your gains in the gym in terms of muscle recovery and o2, bloodflow, and nutrient delivery during your workout

 

[Diomedes]

 

[CarnalSalvation]

smoking causes vasoconstriction and severe oxidative stress, therefore, yes it would affect your gains in the gym in terms of muscle recovery and o2, bloodflow, and nutrient delivery during your workout

bollocks! I take smoke breaks during my workout.