The Smelling Salt Deception: Beyond Derek Lunsford's Claims Powerlifting enthusiasts seeking every possible edge in their training have latched onto a peculiar trend: using smelling salts as a performance enhancer.
Derek Lunsford, one of the most accomplished powerlifters of his generation, has publicly endorsed this practice, claiming it provides significant boosts to lifts and recovery.
Smelling salts, also known as ammonium carbonate or smelling nitre, have been used for centuries in various medical and industrial applications.