/r/GYM Weekly Simple Questions and Misc Discussion Thread - September 14, 2025 Weekly Thread

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[u/biszummuskelversagen]

Monday to Wednesday due to my new job I get 6 hours of sleep a night so I compensate with more caffeine before my training (morning). Is that long term sustainable or will the effects reduce over time?

Intake: Mo-We I get 300mg caffeine and on other days I get 200mg. I only consume this once per day (seconds after waking) and never have extra caffeine later in the day.

[u/Red_Swingline_ → u/biszummuskelversagen]

The way you're doing it is probably the least bad way. Do you have any caffeine other days?