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mitch22098 wrote: »My question is: Muscle gets larger and stronger when subjected to stress, which tears down the muscle fiber and can cause DOMS. When the muscle repairs itself it gets stronger. If you do not feel the soreness, what indication is there that the muscle was worked sufficiently to stimulate muscle growth? I have been working out since March, 3 times a week, and when I up my reps or sets I feel DOMS for a few days.
From what I've read muscle damage isn't the only mechanism that causes hypertrophy, and even when it is one of the mechanisms, the damage isn't always to the level where it causes soreness. And soreness can vary from person to person and from lifting session to lifting session for the same person. In short, pain/soreness isn't a reliable indication of a good workout.
https://www.builtlean.com/2013/09/17/muscles-grow/
The only reliable indicator that you're doing it right is by tracking your muscle hypertrophy via measurements, or at least visibly, and by insuring that you're able to progressively increase how much you lift.2 -
In my opinion the muscular soreness is an indicator of muscle damage and the repair work being done. I did a big leg workout once when i was first starting out and my quads were so sore and tight that I couldn’t sit down without it hurting. But now when I do a big session they’re not as bad. Mainly because I’m getting stronger and my body is getting used to the weight.
It’s all trial and error, remember Arnold says if it hurts it growing.1 -
Hey Kids, lots of opinions on this topic to be sure. I'm not going to offer an opinion here, I'll just walk you through what my experience has been, and continues to be.
I switch up my routine every 8 weeks. So I only experience "soreness" for the 1st two weeks after the switch. Nothing too major, but Chest, and back is where I notice it the most, sometimes Triceps too. That' being said; Legs hurt almost every single time after leg day, but I do lift hard and heavy.
I have found for myself, consistency is key, as is good nutrition. Magnesium and BCAA's, are your friends, as is protein. Again, that's just been my experience.
Whether you're "hurting" or not, the fact that you're going to the gym and putting in the time and effort is the real win here.
I think what really important is this: You need to be honest about what your goals are in going to the gym, and ask yourself what you're really prepared to do in order to achieve said goals.
One final point; If I'm looking on advice on how to shoot 3 pointers on the basketball Court, I'm going to ask Steph Curry, not some "super fan" in the stands, if you get my meaning.
God Bless, and good on ya for starting up again!6 -
Dr Mikes take on soreness
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Chic_geek31 wrote: »If I don’t wake up sore the day following starting a new strength training workout does that mean I didn’t go hard enough?
Hire a coach and follow her/his program... speak to them about it and they'll make the necessary changes required to your program to ensure progress.
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