Group: General Fitness & Exercise

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Soreness question.

krazymatt
krazymatt
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2002/12/16, 10:40 AM
On Saturday I worked legs, and did squats. I know if you're
sore it's good, but I am like very sore. Hurts to even walk.
Is this normal? I hadn't lifted in a while. Is there anything
I can do to make it better? Thanks
rpacheco
rpacheco
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2002/12/16, 10:51 AM
This is normal...especially if you haven't worked out in a while. The soreness should dissipate in a few days.

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jwhisner
jwhisner
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2002/12/16, 03:45 PM
like rpacheco said, its totally normal. sometimes if i take a break from doing squats and then hit them again in 2 months i can't walk at all w/out looking funny. its loads of fun trying to walk up the stairs at work too! the soreness usually lasts me about 2-3 days.
bb1fit
bb1fit
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2002/12/16, 09:14 PM
YOu have what is called DMOS.This is common if you haven't lifted in a while. Do some light leg work soon, this will help to dissapate the soreness. It won't be long, y ou will probably be looking for that soreness and probably won't be able to achieve it! Good luck...

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bb1fit
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2002/12/16, 09:15 PM
DOMS(delayed onset muscle soreness). Just to clear that up for you. Typo in the prior post.

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krazymatt
krazymatt
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2002/12/17, 01:44 PM
Thanks for your input. It's going away.