LIfting Heavy - Not Sore?
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baxgilter
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So I wasn't doing an actual program but lifting probably 2x a week prior to NROL4W. I always pushed myself and didn't use "barbie" weights as some put it haha. I have officially started NROL4W and am in Stage 1 workouts 4. I have yet to feel really sore the next day. Is this good or bad? I get about 1g of protein per lb of body weight if not more almost everyday. Im pretty sure my diary is open. Should I be pushing myself more? Or is not being sore good? I also go up on all my weights each workout when applicable and so I can finish most sets with the # of reps. I couldn't finish 12 reps in lat pulldowns of my second set yesterday, I got to 9. Thoughts?
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Soreness is inflammation in the connective tissue, it's neither good nor bad.
The best indicator of the effectiveness of your workout is whether or not your making progress, i.e. getting stronger.0 -
Soreness is inflammation in the connective tissue, it's neither good nor bad.
The best indicator of the effectiveness of your workout is whether or not your making progress, i.e. getting stronger.
Thanks & might I say I am super jealous of the amount of calories you eat. I suppose its necesary if your picture is actually you. Holy muscles!0 -
Soreness is inflammation in the connective tissue, it's neither good nor bad.
The best indicator of the effectiveness of your workout is whether or not your making progress, i.e. getting stronger.
Thanks & might I say I am super jealous of the amount of calories you eat. I suppose its necesary if your picture is actually you. Holy muscles!
LOL, thanks. I'm currently gaining weight, I certainly would be eating that much if I was losing.0 -
You're probably only going to be sore if you are introducing a new exercise to your routine. Soreness isn't really a factor of how hard you worked; it means that particular muscle group is not used to a particular movement or weight.
Kinda like a cocaine habit, it's never going to feel the same as your first time
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You're probably only going to be sore if you are introducing a new exercise to your routine. Soreness isn't really a factor of how hard you worked; it means that particular muscle group is not used to a particular movement or weight.
Kinda like a cocaine habit, it's never going to feel the same as your first time
^^^I'm going to assume that sad face was for DOMS, rather than blow.0 -
You're probably only going to be sore if you are introducing a new exercise to your routine. Soreness isn't really a factor of how hard you worked; it means that particular muscle group is not used to a particular movement or weight.
Kinda like a cocaine habit, it's never going to feel the same as your first time
^^^I'm going to assume that sad face was for DOMS, rather than blow.
This has made made day, laughing outloud while kids are testing is so awesome!
Oh & what is DOMS?0 -
^^^I'm going to assume that sad face was for DOMS, rather than blow.
*furiously wipes nose*
yeah man whatever0 -
Delayed onset muscle soreness.0
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Soreness is inflammation in the connective tissue, it's neither good nor bad.
The best indicator of the effectiveness of your workout is whether or not your making progress, i.e. getting stronger.
Great answer. So many people think they are only working if they get sore. I used to think that as well!
But it's just not always the case
Not even "new exercises" make me sore every time.0 -
OP, I think your protein intake has alot to do with the fact that you have no soreness. If i have enough protein I'm never sore, I would get all medically termed as to why, but I aint no expert. Feeding the muscles or something or other.
I have heard though that proper protein intake is key for someone healing from surgery, etc etc.0 -
OP, I think your protein intake has alot to do with the fact that you have no soreness. If i have enough protein I'm never sore, I would get all medically termed as to why, but I aint no expert. Feeding the muscles or something or other.
I have heard though that proper protein intake is key for someone healing from surgery, etc etc.
Agreed about the protein.
And also, I think hydrating yourself properly is key as well!0 -
OP, I think your protein intake has alot to do with the fact that you have no soreness. If i have enough protein I'm never sore, I would get all medically termed as to why, but I aint no expert. Feeding the muscles or something or other.
I have heard though that proper protein intake is key for someone healing from surgery, etc etc.
Agreed about the protein.
And also, I think hydrating yourself properly is key as well!
Proper hydration is pretty much the foundation of being healthy 0 -
That;s really interesting
I recently started ChaLean extreme and I am always struggling to finish the exercises, so I am going as heavy as I can, and I have not been sore either. I was really surprised about it.
I do think too, that plenty of protein in the diet is the key 0
