Should I be Sore?
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donovan86
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I recently hit my goal weight and have decided to change my workout to increased amounts of weight training. I researched online and found a routine for beginners that both feels appropriately challenging and still gives options for adding more weight over time.
However, I've noticed that on my "rest days" between the gym I don't feel the soreness that I would expect to feel.
Is muscle soreness really a good metric for judging your workout? If I'm not feeling anything, does this mean I should skip ahead to increased weights or more reps? (NOTE: I'm not using any kind of "recovery" drink or doing anything special to prevent muscle soreness. My only after gym tonic is a glass of chocolate milk with some protein powder mixed in)
However, I've noticed that on my "rest days" between the gym I don't feel the soreness that I would expect to feel.
Is muscle soreness really a good metric for judging your workout? If I'm not feeling anything, does this mean I should skip ahead to increased weights or more reps? (NOTE: I'm not using any kind of "recovery" drink or doing anything special to prevent muscle soreness. My only after gym tonic is a glass of chocolate milk with some protein powder mixed in)
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yes, i'd increase the weight (so you're struggling at the end of a set) not the reps.0
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I don't have any scientific basis for this, but I would feel like I wasn't getting a good enough workout if I wasn't experiencing some sore/stiff muscles after a workout. I'd pump it up, increase weights, or try something more challenging.0
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