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Midday Crash or Muscle Hack?
Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2025 5:23 pm
by KevinK47
Been feeling drained after morning lifts. Thinking of throwing in 20–30 min naps midday. Anyone notice better recovery or gym performance from doing this, or is it placebo?
Re: Midday Crash or Muscle Hack?
Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2025 6:00 pm
by Willmk
Bro naps are anabolic. 30 mins and I wake up ready to smash another workout. Just don’t overdo it or you’ll wake up foggy.
Re: Midday Crash or Muscle Hack?
Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2025 6:12 pm
by WalkerT66
I nap after my leg days if I can. Makes a huge difference. I feel like my body actually repairs faster.
Re: Midday Crash or Muscle Hack?
Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2025 6:25 pm
by KevinK47
Yeah, that’s what I’m hoping for. My legs stay sore for 2 days after squats, figured maybe naps could speed that up a bit.
Re: Midday Crash or Muscle Hack?
Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2025 6:41 pm
by PoulRBX
Science backs it. Even 15–20 min naps can lower cortisol and improve growth hormone response.
Re: Midday Crash or Muscle Hack?
Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2025 7:03 pm
by Paulkt5
I’d rather hit a caffeine nap drink coffee, crash for 15 min, wake up wired and good to go.
Re: Midday Crash or Muscle Hack?
Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2025 7:18 pm
by KevinK47
Never tried that combo. Coffee + nap sounds wild but might give it a shot lol.
Re: Midday Crash or Muscle Hack?
Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2025 8:10 pm
by Gpowell445
Only time I nap is when I’m deep in a bulk. More food + more sleep = more growth.
Re: Midday Crash or Muscle Hack?
Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2025 6:52 pm
by Parker48
Can’t nap. If I lay down mid-day, I’m out for 2 hours and ruin my night sleep schedule lol.
Re: Midday Crash or Muscle Hack?
Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2025 8:07 pm
by BDCorey57
Honestly, naps help more than preworkout sometimes. Especially if you’re training twice a day.