Im sore in pain, what now

I am a great runner, cardio is never a problem. But now im doing weight training. my abs or stamach muscles HURTT ! Hurts to stand and laugh or move. Its not leg day or squat day but its AB day again, so what do i do. Im in pain. does it get better if I keep going and ignor the horrible sorness? or thats what I get. Mind over matter, or is there a cure ?

Replies

  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
    It's fine to lift with soreness.

    That said, you probably don't need an "ab day"
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    What routine do you do? How long have you been strength training for?

    It is fine to work out while sore as long as it does not compromise your form.
  • bostonwolf
    bostonwolf Posts: 3,038 Member
    Another idea would be to reduce the intensity and weights a notch and let your body adjust to the muscle soreness. Within a few weeks it shouldn't last more than a day or so.

    I did squats Monday and ran last night (slow easy pace) with no problems at all. My legs were a little sore when I left but a 15 minute warmup walk helped take care of that.
This discussion has been closed.