How Marijuana Affects Muscle Growth and Performance @MikeMatthewsFitness
How Marijuana Affects Muscle Growth and Performance  @MikeMatthewsFitness
Uploaded June 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
Many gym-goers want to know if using marijuana can interfere with their gains or negatively impact their progress.

However, the controversial ban of American sprinter, Sha’Carri Richardson, from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics due to a positive marijuana test also ignited a global debate about whether weed can be performance-enhancing.

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the scientific research surrounding marijuana and its potential impacts on athletic performance, muscle growth, strength, and endurance.

We'll discuss what marijuana is and evaluate its potential benefits and drawbacks in the context of athletic performance and bodybuilding.

Whether you're an athlete, fitness enthusiast, or someone interested in the science of fitness, this episode will provide you with evidence-based insights into the complex relationship between marijuana and fitness.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Please Like the video, Subscribe to the channel for more content, click the bell, and leave a comment below!
1:27 - What type of performance effects does marijuana cause?
3:59 - How does marijuana affect strength?
6:58 - Can marijuana help improve muscle growth?
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11:50 - Can marijuana reduce pain?
15:38 - How does marijuana help anxiety?

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