Pain after workout session?

[unknowndane]

I have this belief, that I have to work my muscles so hard in the gym, that they hurt the day after. Otherwise I don't feel like i've used them probably? Is that wrong? Don't get me wrong. I don't do insane weights that I can't do, just enough to get a pain the day after.

[Set.Goals.x]

You just don't want to over-work them, over-working them could lead to no improvement at all; just pain and injury. :P

Also, remember to allow for your muscles to re-coop for at least for 48 hours after working out. (:

[unknowndane]

You just don't want to over-work them, over-working them could lead to no improvement at all; just pain and injury. :P

Also, remember to allow for your muscles to re-coop for at least for 48 hours after working out. (:

Well i usually go to the gym every second day, so the 48 hour thing is fine :)

[jackthelaf]

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[ackmedslayer556]

dont over work yourself
your body is only meant to take so much

[unknowndane]

This is bad, first and for most if gym technique start with medium to light weights just enough to put some effort in. Then use the gym mirrors to get your technique perfect there are many videos on youtube of how to do these correctly and bad technique leads to horrible injuries as well as bad formation of muscle this can lead to poor posture and make you look like a fool. When building muscle diet is key, more key than the weights you should eat high protien diet of low portions of 6 meals a day. As for the weight lifting now with your perfect technique you should aim for 7 reps and 3 sets you should struggle on the 5th rep of each set do 4 muscle groups which compliment each other such as shoulders triceps upper back and neck as one work out. After gyming you should have a COLD shower/bath as this will stop the muscle pain yet you will feel tired this way you can gym 5/6 times a week with one recovery day which is optional hope this helps any other questions just let me know

I know this. I know that you should have the amount of weight just low enough, that you can do the exercises properly. It's just if I'm not doing enough weight, then no matter how many repetitions I make, I don't feel any difference..

[Josiah7]

I know this. I know that you should have the amount of weight just low enough, that you can do the exercises properly. It's just if I'm not doing enough weight, then no matter how many repetitions I make, I don't feel any difference..

The pain is called DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness), and is the process of muscles repairing on a microscopic levels, ie building back bigger = bigger muscles. You are not feeling any difference on a level of weight if you have adapted to it. The body has told itself to be able to take that amount of weight. Meaning you could move up slightly if you feel the need.

DOMS is different to the pain when you feel whilst lifting weight, when it gets too heavy to continue. That's to do with Lactic Acid, and many people get confused by that. If the pain is not very minor when you go to the gym next, then don't lift as you could damage your muscles, be sure that 95% of the pain has gone.

If you want any further advice, or details just let me know.

[unknowndane]

The pain is called DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness), and is the process of muscles repairing on a microscopic levels, ie building back bigger = bigger muscles. You are not feeling any difference on a level of weight if you have adapted to it. The body has told itself to be able to take that amount of weight. Meaning you could move up slightly if you feel the need.

DOMS is different to the pain when you feel whilst lifting weight, when it gets too heavy to continue. That's to do with Lactic Acid, and many people get confused by that. If the pain is not very minor when you go to the gym next, then don't lift as you could damage your muscles, be sure that 95% of the pain has gone.

If you want any further advice, or details just let me know.

That's great info! :) So this kind of confirms my myth doesn't it? :)

[Josiah7]

Pretty much, just don't go overboard - you don't want to fatigue your muscles :)

[unknowndane]

Pretty much, just don't go overboard - you don't want to fatigue your muscles :)

Yeah okay, thanks for the help :)

[Nellerin]

Pain is fine but there is a thin line between sore from working out and pain that is an indication of injury. Do not push yourself to failure each session or gains will be small or non existent.