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Why am I never sore after working out?
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12-31-2005, 12:13 AM #1Registered User
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Why am I never sore after working out?
It bothers me. I have NEVER been sore after working out. Right now, i'm actually in the process of experimenting with different exercises. I'll give an example from what I did last night. I tried everything in a pattern. I would lower my reps but increase the weight. I am weak, so no making fun of me
(repXset)
Bench-
70 lbs- 15x1
90 lbs- 12x1
110 lbs- 10x1
130 lbs- 8x1
140 lbs- 6x1
Dumbell Shrug-
20 lbs each hand- 15x2
30 lbs each hand- 12x2
Arnold Dumbbell Press-
20 lbs- 15x1
30 lbs- 15x1
Bent-Arm Dumbbell Pullover-
40 lbs- 15x2
50 lbs- 12x1
Dumbbell Flyes-
20 lbs each hand- 15x1
25 lbs each hand- 12x1
30 lbs each hand- 10x1
Concentration Curls-
20 lbs each hand- 15x2
30 lbs each hand- 12x2
I know I need lot's of work. I'm sure some of the stuff that I am doing is either pointless, or I am doing wrong or too much or too little of. I am a rookie at this and I don't know any better exercises than this for a front body workout. I was experimenting to see what I like and don't like. None of those exercises felt like they did anything. It took me roughly an hour to do all of that. It bothers me because my friend seems to get sore after working out, and I never have been sore. I got some free weights a couple weeks back and I feel no soreness. It's almost discouraging and I think nothing is working.
Any recommendations on any other exercises? What I should do more of or what I should not do (from the list I provided)?
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12-31-2005, 12:27 AM #2Fueled by Testosterone MODERATOR
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12-31-2005, 12:31 AM #3Registered User
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My only goal is to get in shape and for myself to look good and to others around me. But mainly, look good to myself. I just don't know if I am progressing or not. Any feedback on the exercises I just listed?
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12-31-2005, 12:35 AM #4Registered User
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Look bro you have to list your exact workout...
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12-31-2005, 12:38 AM #5Beginning body builder
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keep a log every workout using comments and little notes to yourself to show yourself that you are progressing towards your gains
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12-31-2005, 12:39 AM #6Registered User
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Like I said, I am experimenting. Once I figure out what I like and what I don't like, I will set up a routine. I am thinking maybe the exercises I am doing might not be anything worthwhile for progression. That's where I need help. I automatically think that soreness is usually a sign of progression and when I don't feel it, I feel discouraged. So right now, I am trying to figure out what is best for me. But my lack of knowledge in exercises is limiting me on what I do. So I need some help on that. Any recommendations?
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12-31-2005, 12:57 AM #7Registered User
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do an extra rep or 2
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Starting Weight:248....CurrentWeight=196..GoalWeight=8%bf
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Bench: 220ish..................Bench:400x1
Leg Press: 880 x 5 ish.......Leg Press:1000
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12-31-2005, 01:12 AM #8Registered User
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If you don't get sore then you are training like a girl.
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12-31-2005, 01:12 AM #9Registered User
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True story
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12-31-2005, 05:47 AM #10Registered User
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Originally Posted by ForemanRules
Too funny, man.Bench: 330
Squat: Not enough!
Deadlift: 475
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12-31-2005, 08:58 AM #11Magical Apelikemenace ELITE MEMBER
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I've seen girls get sore after working out... Originally Posted by ForemanRules
His training must be even less intense
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12-31-2005, 11:58 AM #12Functional Lifting = Life
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1) If you'd like to lose weight as part of looking better to yourself, check out the diet and nutrition section of this forum - diet should be your #1 concern in weight loss.
2) If you'd like to have any kind of balanced physique (aesthetically and structurally), work your legs. Consider checking out CowPimp's full body workout routine or beginner split routine. It should be easy to find via the search function.
3) Keep a log of everything you do. You can easily track strength progress this way. If you're only going for aesthetics, keep a log of everything you eat from when you wake up to when you go to sleep. Measure your BW and any areas of your body you want to improve daily. Don't look at the measurements day by day, however - take it a few days or weeks at a time to see if you're progressing. You shouldn't have any trouble tracking progress if you write down everything.
4) Being sore means nothing as far as progression goes. I never get sore but I continue to progress towards my goals. Do I want to be sore? Not really. Why would I want to be if I'm making all the progress I want without being sore? It's in no way an indication of a productive workout in terms of growth (hypertrophy) or strength.
5) Please seriously consider (2) so you're not doing just upper body.Last edited by Squaggleboggin; 12-31-2005 at 12:33 PM.
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12-31-2005, 12:26 PM #13Registered User
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I usually get sore the first couple weeks after football season is over cuz I start lifting heavy again. After the first couple weeks it goes away and I'm gaining strength faster now than I ever have before.
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12-31-2005, 05:19 PM #14Fueled by Testosterone MODERATOR
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Well the appropriate thing to do would be track your progress. Take body fat measurements, waist measurements, weigh yourself, use the mirror, etc. Soreness does not make or break success. Originally Posted by Morox
Is that your entire routine? Where is the lower body work? Significant number of pulling movements?The only time it's bad to feel the burn is when you're peeing...
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