Fuglydude
Master Don Juan
I'm referring to DOMS (delayed-onset muscle soreness) associated with resistance training. I find that I am the sorest after doing a heavy strength work out (most sets w/ 3-6 rep range w/ heavy resistance). I find higher rep/lighter weight sessions (8-14+ reps/set) do not make me nearly as sore as a heavy deads/dips or squat session. I find I'm the most sore 24-48 hours post-training for really intense strength sessions.
Recently I have been trying to change up my program to incorporate a new rep scheme (higher reps w/ lower weight) as I feel my body is getting used to the low rep modality. However, I am finding that due to reduced soreness I feel that I'm not working hard enough in the gym. I always have aimed to kick the crap out of myself at the gym. Feeling beat up and sore is proof that you've worked out hard. It becomes almost addictive after a while. I still getting sore, but not to the same degree as w/ my previous work outs.
Do you guys always aim to be really sore post-training? Are work outs still productive when you have reduced muscle soreness? I feel weird asking question as I've been in the game for a while, but I've never really gotten into training w/ higher reps/lighter weights for any significant period of time. I'm sure there is a variety of schools of thought on this. What are your thoughts?
Recently I have been trying to change up my program to incorporate a new rep scheme (higher reps w/ lower weight) as I feel my body is getting used to the low rep modality. However, I am finding that due to reduced soreness I feel that I'm not working hard enough in the gym. I always have aimed to kick the crap out of myself at the gym. Feeling beat up and sore is proof that you've worked out hard. It becomes almost addictive after a while. I still getting sore, but not to the same degree as w/ my previous work outs.
Do you guys always aim to be really sore post-training? Are work outs still productive when you have reduced muscle soreness? I feel weird asking question as I've been in the game for a while, but I've never really gotten into training w/ higher reps/lighter weights for any significant period of time. I'm sure there is a variety of schools of thought on this. What are your thoughts?