Im not in pain today, did I not work hard enough?

soldiergrl_101
soldiergrl_101 Posts: 2,205 Member
edited November 23 in Fitness and Exercise
I lifted yesterday and although I do feel a tiny burn in my abs my legs feel nothing, does that mean I should have lifted heavier or done more reps?

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  • lili61
    lili61 Posts: 231 Member
    edited August 2015
    No, muscle soreness is not an indicator of a good (or bad) workout.

    ETA: Post the workout you did yesterday along with weight for each exercise if you're really looking for feedback.
  • kami3006
    kami3006 Posts: 4,979 Member
    No, soreness is not a measure of workout quality. It usuallt comes from doing something different than what those muscles are used to.
  • soldiergrl_101
    soldiergrl_101 Posts: 2,205 Member
    lili61 wrote: »
    No, muscle soreness is not an indicator of a good (or bad) workout.

    ETA: Post the workout you did yesterday along with weight for each exercise if you're really looking for feedback.

    I did the leg press with 45lbs weights on ea. side. 5 sets 5 reps
    Leg curl 100lbs 5 sets 5 reps
    Leg extension 80lbs 5 sets 5 reps
    squats body weight 5 sets 15 reps

    Bench press 10lbs each side 5 sets 5 reps
    Bicep Curls/Triceps kickback 10lbs 5 sets 5 reps

  • soldiergrl_101
    soldiergrl_101 Posts: 2,205 Member
    ???
  • SuggaD
    SuggaD Posts: 1,369 Member
    There was an article in the paper yesterday on this and I called bs. I am only sore if I took a couple weeks off lifting.
  • IsaackGMOON
    IsaackGMOON Posts: 3,358 Member
    edited August 2015
    soldiergrl_101 wrote: »
    lili61 wrote: »
    No, muscle soreness is not an indicator of a good (or bad) workout.

    ETA: Post the workout you did yesterday along with weight for each exercise if you're really looking for feedback.

    I did the leg press with 45lbs weights on ea. side. 5 sets 5 reps
    Leg curl 100lbs 5 sets 5 reps
    Leg extension 80lbs 5 sets 5 reps
    squats body weight 5 sets 15 reps

    Bench press 10lbs each side 5 sets 5 reps
    Bicep Curls/Triceps kickback 10lbs 5 sets 5 reps

    why no squats 5x5????? :huh: :huh: :huh:
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    soreness is not an indicator of a good or bad workout...soreness is usually due to stimulus that your muscles aren't used to...if you're doing the same lifts and not increasing intensity/weight, etc...well, you're not likely to be very sore.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    Not sore means stronger. Hoo-rah, girl!
  • LolaKarwowski
    LolaKarwowski Posts: 217 Member
    I only get sore if I do something different.
  • soldiergrl_101
    soldiergrl_101 Posts: 2,205 Member
    IsaackGMOON wrote: »
    soldiergrl_101 wrote: »
    lili61 wrote: »
    No, muscle soreness is not an indicator of a good (or bad) workout.

    ETA: Post the workout you did yesterday along with weight for each exercise if you're really looking for feedback.

    I did the leg press with 45lbs weights on ea. side. 5 sets 5 reps
    Leg curl 100lbs 5 sets 5 reps
    Leg extension 80lbs 5 sets 5 reps
    squats body weight 5 sets 15 reps

    Bench press 10lbs each side 5 sets 5 reps
    Bicep Curls/Triceps kickback 10lbs 5 sets 5 reps

    why no squats 5x5????? :huh: :huh: :huh:

    Because I'm trying to work on form I'm not getting the form right or maybe because I have a gut it just doesn't look right. Anyways with just my body weight I thought 15 would be better
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