Can I do weights if I'm still a bit sore?

GoalWeight168by2021
GoalWeight168by2021 Posts: 12 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Lifted on Friday. I went a little too heavy with leg stuff, and today I feel great, but the top of my left thigh is still a little sore. Should I do weights again anyway? Should I just go lighter?

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  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,809 Member
    Yes you can.
    You might benefit from increasing your warmup and decreasing your intensity while you are sore.
  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    Sure. Soreness is normal.

    Lighter? That depends on your intensity, volume, load management, etc...

    I would certainly lift what is dosed in your programming if it doesn't cause you to overshoot the stimulus.
  • musclebuilder
    musclebuilder Posts: 324 Member
    If in doubt just train another part of your body
  • cherrylou123
    cherrylou123 Posts: 96 Member
    Listen to your body.. You'll know the answer
  • Motorsheen
    Motorsheen Posts: 20,508 Member
    cherrylou123 wrote: »
    Listen to your body.. You'll know the answer

    I once listened to my body; it didn't end well.
  • cupcakesandproteinshakes
    cupcakesandproteinshakes Posts: 1,158 Member
    Yes you can lift when sore.
  • Onedaywriter
    Onedaywriter Posts: 326 Member
    I’m 59 years old and working out 5-6 times a week. I hate the 1-2 days off because The soreness gets worse. For me, the movement makes it better. Even body weight stuff helps.

    So, for example- if you did weighted squats and your quads or glutes hurt- do some air squats in addition to dynamic stretching.
  • MichelleMcKeeRN
    MichelleMcKeeRN Posts: 450 Member
    When I am extra sore, I just work out a different body part. Walking, a light bike ride or a super light mini workout help the soreness in my legs.

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