It is difficult for some people, ie me, to do all the training I would like to do because of DOMS which creeps up on the second or third day after a decent work out. I can manage it to some extent with cold showers and ice packs in the first 24 hours, but it is certainly no cure. Of course I could drop my weights by about 25%, which would reduce the soreness considerably, but it still pops up if I do something different.
Given that the whole point of weight training is to actually lift as heavy as I can, I would be grateful for any suggestions about changing either my gym routine or some kind of post work out therapy which would reduce the soreness.
I'm mid 30's, 200lb, training 10 years, swim, run, play football, bench 230. |
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Do you stretch a lot after workingout? It helps me a lot.
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I do sometimes. I'm usually more concerned about stretching and warming up before a work out. By the time I'm finished I really don't want to stretch, preferring to enjoy the post-workout euphoria.
I'll try to include a proper stretch for the next month or so, and see if it changes anything.
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i always get sore from every workout.
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What does your routine look like? How frequently do you train each muscle group and how many sets are you performing?
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.. hahaha... i feel you brother.... i was sooo sore last night that i dont think i got a solid 5hrs of sleep,,, but for me ,, i have to go intense in the gym or i don't feel accomplished. just break it up so that the next day your not bothered by the sore body part.
i.e. monday legs
tuesday chest and light tri's
wed off
thursday back and light bi's
friday shoulders
saturday off
sunday Arms heavy
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