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Avoiding leg day post-soreness
Posted on 8/11/17 at 2:58 pm
Posted on 8/11/17 at 2:58 pm
So I'm on a new workout plan. I've enjoyed it and noticed significant changes. In trying to really stick with it, I have been doing a solid leg day for 3 weeks now. Ive been lifting for years but I really hate leg day and just elliptical, run, or bike instead.
It completely neuters me. Barely able to walk right for 3 days afterwards. I stretch before and after very well and every time it does the same thing.
I have a 6 mile trail run tomorrow and I'm fearful for my life.
Is there something I'm missing to avoid this?
It completely neuters me. Barely able to walk right for 3 days afterwards. I stretch before and after very well and every time it does the same thing.
I have a 6 mile trail run tomorrow and I'm fearful for my life.
Is there something I'm missing to avoid this?
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Posted on 8/11/17 at 3:00 pm to 3nOut
Make everyday leg day.
Or if that's not your thing, foam roller.
Or if that's not your thing, foam roller.
Posted on 8/11/17 at 3:04 pm to ZoneLiftGMC
I've foam rolled the hell out of myself the last 2 days. No avail.
I now know what an it band is. That shite hurts.
I now know what an it band is. That shite hurts.
Posted on 8/11/17 at 3:12 pm to 3nOut
Roll it and walk/jog it out. That's about it. Have to get the lactic acid out.
I'm hitting 10 on the trails in the am.
I'm hitting 10 on the trails in the am.
Posted on 8/11/17 at 3:16 pm to tke_swamprat
Jogged every day afterwards as well. Hoping tomorrow goes well.
Y'all are at least letting me know I'm on the right path.
Y'all are at least letting me know I'm on the right path.
Posted on 8/11/17 at 3:19 pm to 3nOut
For the longest time I figured playing basketball, riding on the stationary bike or climbing the stair machine was enough of a "leg day" for me, but then I started actually lifting on leg day and saw the immediate benefits.
I started with the Strong Lifts program to help with squats, then developed a routine for leg day once per week. Eventually I switched leg day from once a week to twice a week, and the next day pain subsided for the most part.
I started with the Strong Lifts program to help with squats, then developed a routine for leg day once per week. Eventually I switched leg day from once a week to twice a week, and the next day pain subsided for the most part.
Posted on 8/11/17 at 3:21 pm to NotoriousFSU
I love post leg day soreness.
Posted on 8/11/17 at 3:24 pm to 3nOut
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Ive been lifting for years but I really hate leg day and just elliptical, run, or bike instead.
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have been doing a solid leg day for 3 weeks now
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completely neuters me. Barely able to walk right for 3 days afterwards.
Sounds about right.
Posted on 8/11/17 at 3:47 pm to Gorilla Fingers
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I love post leg day soreness.
Posted on 8/11/17 at 4:42 pm to 3nOut
Have you tried any supplements or pain medication? Anything for inflammation may reduce the pain
Posted on 8/11/17 at 4:53 pm to 3nOut
In all seriousness, more leg work has all but ended my soreness. I'm working a linear progression program right now and I do squats three days a week. First couple of weeks were hell, but now I spend my off days running 5-7 miles or cycling. No soreness at all.
Posted on 8/11/17 at 5:19 pm to 3nOut
Just keep lifting legs consistently and it'll go away eventually. That's usually a sign that you didn't workout those muscle very well in the past.
Posted on 8/11/17 at 6:44 pm to biggdogg
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Have you tried any supplements or pain medication? Anything for inflammation may reduce the pain
Just ibuprofen.
Based on most recommendations I'll add deadlift and squat to a few other days. Just have to live with it for a few weeks. Thanks all
This post was edited on 8/11/17 at 7:26 pm
Posted on 8/11/17 at 6:51 pm to 3nOut
Ice bath, trust me. Try sitting for 15 min
Posted on 8/11/17 at 7:25 pm to biggdogg
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This post was edited on 8/11/17 at 7:26 pm
Posted on 8/11/17 at 8:02 pm to Gorilla Fingers
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I love post leg day soreness
Absolutely. It let's you know you really did something.
Posted on 8/11/17 at 8:30 pm to GEAUXT
Apparently my adductors aren't worked enough.
Posted on 8/11/17 at 8:48 pm to Lester Earl
yep ice bath. then a hot hot bath after. pulls the out blood to the surface and allows new blood to rush in with the new nutrients.
Also I find that a ride on my air bike the next day helps a ton.
Also I find that a ride on my air bike the next day helps a ton.
Posted on 8/11/17 at 9:06 pm to 3nOut
I squat everyday and do 25 minutes of lunges daily for cardio instead of treadmill or bike. My legs are usually only sore after my dedicated "leg day" (day when I focus primarily on legs and do more than just squats and lunges). The more you work it the more your body will be able to handle. Everyday is leg day.
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