1. Better Sleep (the biggest benefit)
Good sleep = better recovery, strength, hormones, muscle building.
THC (especially indica strains) can help you:
Fall asleep faster
Relax mentally
Improve perceived sleep quality
But in some people it reduces deep sleep over time, so it’s not perfect.
2. Pain Reduction
THC can help with:
Muscle soreness
Joint pain
Chronic aches
This can make training more comfortable or help you recover mentally on rest days.
3. Reduced Anxiety / Better Focus (for some people)
Some athletes use low-dose THC (microdose 1–3 mg) to:
Calm nerves before a workout
Improve mind-muscle connection
Stay more “in the zone”
This is highly individual. Too much = sluggish and unfocused.
4. Increased Appetite
If you're bulking and struggle to eat, THC can help stimulate appetite.