Not sore from lifting

ashhhhole

When I lift I used to get really sore, usually two days later. Lately I haven't been getting sore. However, I've been increasing my weight. Sometimes I can't finish my 3rd set, but I'm still not sore the next day. Is my
Body just getting used to lifting, or am I not going hard enough?

seekingstrengthX2

Are you doing the same exercises all the time? If you work the same muscles in the same way all the time, they will adapt over time and not get as sore. If you're like me, that feeling of soreness lets you know you did good. Change up your routine a bit and add new exercises.

RunHardBeStrong

Probably getting use to it! As long as you're upping your weight and challenging yourself then I wouldn't worry about it. The only time I get sore anymore is when I completely change my routine (which you should do every 6-8 weeks) and challenge myself in a completely different way even then I'm only sore the first 2 or 3 workouts.

kellybean14

I bet you're getting stronger! Woohoo!

You don't want to be sore constantly from working out; it's good to increase weight gradually so you don't overdo your muscles. Eventually, though, try increasing the weight and reps. You probably want to be sore from lifting 1-2 times a week.

usmcmp

You don't have to be sore for it to have been a good workout. As long as you are pushing yourself constantly then use the set, rep and weight data as your basis for measure. I have some muscle groups that don't get sore no matter how hard I push them.

BAMFMeredith

You don't have to be sore for it to have been a good workout. As long as you are pushing yourself constantly then use the set, rep and weight data as your basis for measure. I have some muscle groups that don't get sore no matter how hard I push them.

I agree. While I still get sore from my strength training, I've gotten to where I don't get sore from running anymore. Like not whatsoever, not even after my last couple half marathons. Doesn't mean I didn't get in a good workout though, just means my body has adapted. Continue to push yourself and change up your routine, and I'm sure you're doing a great job!

Abells

NO worries as long as you are lifting but def. switch up your exercises and keep adding that weight.
Also - pry you are drinking plenty of water and eating the right foods to replenish yourself -- seems you are taking good care of your muscles.

Aperture_Science

I don't usually get sore after lifting and I'm seeing reasonable improvements (considering I'm on calorie deficit).

EDIT; I don't think you have to change your exercise as long as you are progressively adding weight to your lifts.

SPNLuver83

If you are continuing to push yourself and reaching your failure goal I wouldn't stress too much. In the ChaLean Extreme video the trainer, Charlene Johnson, mentions that some people experience constant soreness, some don't. It's in part due just to simple individuality.

Jacwhite22

EDIT; I don't think you have to change your exercise as long as you are progressively adding weight to your lifts.

Its always a good idea to mix up the workouts......If you do barbell bench press, try dumbells the next week.....etc.

Aperture_Science

EDIT; I don't think you have to change your exercise as long as you are progressively adding weight to your lifts.

Its always a good idea to mix up the workouts......If you do barbell bench press, try dumbells the next week.....etc.

Your advice is the opposite of that given by rippetoe.

Helloitsdan

If you are continuing to push yourself and reaching your failure goal I wouldn't stress too much. In the ChaLean Extreme video the trainer, Charlene Johnson, mentions that some people experience constant soreness, some don't. It's in part due just to simple individuality.

Failure?
O.o

That sends negative feedback to the central nervous......oh never mind!

ouija86

When I lift I used to get really sore, usually two days later. Lately I haven't been getting sore. However, I've been increasing my weight. Sometimes I can't finish my 3rd set, but I'm still not sore the next day. Is my
Body just getting used to lifting, or am I not going hard enough?

Your body has most likely adapted. A few things you can do if you feel like you're not getting the same quality out of your workouts.

Take a week off. Periodically your body needs a break, and when you get back to it you "shock" you're muscles and they will begin responding like they used too.

Vary your routine. Different exercises, or just try changing the volume or tempo if your routine. Sometimes dropping the weight and and increasing rep count confuses the muscles and again, "shocks" them because they're doing something they're are not used too.