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29 October 2026
Should I lift after a bad night's sleep?
Usually, yes. One short night costs a little on your heaviest lifts, most of all later in the day, and very little on lighter work. Train, take some weight off the big lifts, keep the reps clean, and leave records for a rested day.
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