Sleeping in This Position Could Improve Your Muscle Recovery Overnight

Anyone who lifts knows recovery comes down to three key things: staying hydrated, eating right, and getting enough rest. Most guys have the protein part down—pounding shakes and loading up on chicken and rice—but sleep is where things fall apart. As IFBB pro bodybuilder and powerlifter Stan Efferding puts it: “If you’re getting up at 4 a.m. after 5 hours of sleep to do cardio, knock it off. You’re stepping over hundred-dollar bills to pick up nickels.”

Getting to bed is one thing, but optimal...