Lifting and DOMS question....

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  • in_the_stars
    in_the_stars Posts: 1,395 Member
    I've looked on this site and googled my question and can't find the answer to my question anywhere. So, I did my first deadlifts and squats on Friday and I've been really sore all yesterday and today. And I mean REALLY sore like I'm struggling to sit, stand, walk stairs. I think I'll just be doing them once a week to start with as I'll probably need a few more days to recover.

    So, next time I do my squats and deadlifts do I stick with the same weight as last time or should I increase the weight slightly. Really not enjoying feeling as sore as this but if it's better to just push the pain I will :huh:

    Doing the exercises in question less often will only increase the pain of Doms, so don't do that. Try light cardio and bodyweight squats to help your muscles adapt quicker.
    Here's a fairly good run down of what Doms is and what you can do about it;

    http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2010/08/what-causes-muscle-soreness-after-exercising-note-its-not-lactic-acid/

    You beat me to it, almost posted a very similar article. :)
  • Nissi51
    Nissi51 Posts: 381 Member
    Love DOMS! Makes me feel accomplished... Anyway this is not about me!

    Should you go heavier? Depends on your form. If that was your first time ever lifting, them perhaps stick to the same weight, be kind to your body and increase on your third session.. Or increase on your third set next time you lift and see how you do. Increase in small increments. Remember form is key to avoiding injuring and working the targeted muscle(s) during your lifting session.

    DOMS relief - sometimes a little cardio helps relieve the symptoms or some Advil. Otherwise, time will take care of it.

    Welcome to lifting! Have fun :)
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,902 Member
    learn to foam roll.
    I usually agree with you on a lot of info, but disagree here. From my latest research (I did it last year), I've learned that massage and foam rolling doesn't reduce inflammation due to DOMS.

    I'm not sure about the inflammation but, from personal experience, it definitely helps with the stiffness and pain, especially going into a workout.

    I'm not sure the lifting itself doesn't have the same effect, but those first few lifts are a lot less painful if I've taken a little time to use the foam roller beforehand, and that lets me focus on my form rather than focusing on the pain.
    Just about any type of activity that's gets blood flowing to the area will help to relieve pain and stiffness. I'm just addressing that foam rolling doesn't help with the actual recovery and reduction of inflammation from DOMS.

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  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,902 Member
    learn to foam roll.
    I usually agree with you on a lot of info, but disagree here. From my latest research (I did it last year), I've learned that massage and foam rolling doesn't reduce inflammation due to DOMS.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness industry for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

    in my own personal experience, foam rolling before a work out is a great warm up and a great way to reduce tightness in the muscles. it can also be done post work out to relieve any tightness.
    If we're talking tightness and warm up, then we're in agreeance.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness industry for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • tross0924
    tross0924 Posts: 909 Member
    I find that making sure I get a lot of protein the day of and the next day helps the most with DOMS.

    Stretching is ehhh for me. Doesn't help, but doesn't hurt either. The foam roller just hurts though :-P
  • rgrspk60626
    rgrspk60626 Posts: 2
    thanks
  • jasonheyd
    jasonheyd Posts: 524 Member
    Just about any type of activity that's gets blood flowing to the area will help to relieve pain and stiffness. I'm just addressing that foam rolling doesn't help with the actual recovery and reduction of inflammation from DOMS.

    Probably true, but foam rolling doesn't wear me out like a jog around the block or a bunch of jumping jacks right before lifting might. ;-)
  • TKhamvongsa
    TKhamvongsa Posts: 287
    Just work through DOMS. I get DOMS all the time! No matter if I increase my protein intake, if I stretch or if I foam roll. Think of the pain as muscle growth. Haha let's wobble together!

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