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My question is should i train if i am still sore from a previous training session??
I did squats 3 days ago and my leg muscles are still sore and i know if i train them today i wont have my usual strength to complete my desired weight/reps.
This goes for any muscle group.
Whats should i do, let them recover fully or train anyway but just use lighter weight??
I am sore because i have never done squats before(Yes thats right never, but i have come to realize they are essential in gaining overall strength) and went hard the other day and im now paying.
Same with deadlifts but im not as sore from those because i did not go as hard on them.
Should i still use the same weight because i know i wont pump out the desired reps??
If you did 3x5 in the previous workout, but this time only managed 2x5 and 1x3, do and extra set on the end of another 3 or 4, it will make up for the missed reps, and add another, therefore progressing.
If the pain is wayyy too much have an extra rest day.
If you did 3x5 in the previous workout, but this time only managed 2x5 and 1x3, do and extra set on the end of another 3 or 4, it will make up for the missed reps, and add another, therefore progressing.
If the pain is wayyy too much have an extra rest day.
You'll surprise yourself. once you wobble up to that squat rack and load it up and start doing warmup sets you'll be amazed what you can actually lift. Your muscles will warm up and your body will start releasing all sorts of good endorphins.
I had the same concern when I dropped my split routine and reverted to common routine on alternate days with big compounds every time. Squats were my main concern and day 2 soreness was always a problem. Now that I've been at it for only a couple of weeks, the day 2 soreness is much reduced. I actually do start to cramp if I go too long between workouts now.
But if the pain is waayyy too much I'd do
a light work out. Helps the blood floor and
increases recovery. "Active recovery" as
someone has pointed out.
I find that being a little sore actually I like.
It makes me know that I've done a good
work out to be sore.
Although after a long, long break I started gym
in 09 and let me tell you I had to have a week &
half because I was that sore
Hit the Gym this morning stilll feeling sore, amasingly once i had a few warm up reps i was able to squat easier than i thought possible and feel better now than what i did before the workout.
Active recovery really does work.