Thread: Muscle Soreness, Help!

You get sore precisely because you have too many rest days in between

really? can you explain that? are you referring to active recovery or something like that?

right now, I'm looking up soreness on this forum and waiting for replies to my question so I can decide whether to go to the gym or not.

generally, i think it would depend on the level of soreness.
that being said, training your back while your tri's are sore? they're completely unrelated, so yeah, go to the gym.
what's your routine look like?

Originally Posted by dontchaknow

really? can you explain that? are you referring to active recovery or something like that?

right now, I'm looking up soreness on this forum and waiting for replies to my question so I can decide whether to go to the gym or not.

If you take too much time off between workouts your muscles lose their conditioning so when you train them again it's like starting over. You need more frequency

Originally Posted by dontchaknow

The common view is that if a muscle is sore then you shouldnt train it. Infrequent high intensity lifting. But another article on this site argues for training while sore Training With Muscle Soreness: Should You Do It?.

I usually train every 4 days because of muscle soreness. Should I train more frequently?

Also, should I wait until my triceps are less sore before I train my back? Or should I just go ahead since that muscle isnt directly related?

in order to tell you whether you should train more frequently id need to know what your routine is

I don't have a specific routine. I just use free weights and work on the major exercises such as benching, deadlifts, etc. I do about 3 exercises for 3 to 4 reps per a body part until failure.

I've been seeing gains in the past month (I've only been at it for a month) but I haven't seen substantial gains.

I think I'll go more often now.

Originally Posted by dontchaknow

I don't have a specific routine. I just use free weights and work on the major exercises such as benching, deadlifts, etc. I do about 3 exercises for 3 to 4 reps per a body part until failure.

I've been seeing gains in the past month (I've only been at it for a month) but I haven't seen substantial gains.

I think I'll go more often now.

so, you're doing full body work right?
you really should have a routine.

I'm not doing a full body workout every time I go but I hit 2 major muscle groups each time I go. Sorry for the miscommunication.

How many times a week are you training?

3 to 4 reps? How do you get sore on 3 or 4 reps? Are you sure it's muscle soreness and not connective tissue and general pain?

If you're reaching failure at 4 reps you're lifting extremely heavy - and I'm guessing you're using machines? You'll get little growth like that.

I'd suggest reducing the weight and using free weights. You'll get even more sore but a vastly lower risk of injury. Go up to about 6 to 8 reps.

+1 Lucifuge - it depends just how sore you are. Also your diet makes a difference; are you eating enough for recovery?



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