Been doing Stonglifts 5x5 for a couple of months now. As much as I love (whether I should or not) that "I had a great workout" feeling of muscle soreness, are there any ways to deal with the pain that is so bad that it wakes you up? I hate that feeling of leg pain that hurts so much I can't get back to sleep. I'd rather not just go pop a couple of motrin either. Any other ways to keep these muscles happy? TIA.

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Posted by Rossberg02

Member since Jun 2016

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Posted on 2/15/18 at 8:12 am to Kingpenm3

Stay hydrated, take glutamine, stretch, foam roll, go to sleep sooner or wake up later, hot/cold shower, sauna.

Try those things if you’re able to.

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Posted by DarthRebel

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Posted on 2/15/18 at 8:57 am to Kingpenm3

2 months in you should not get DOMS that bad. Sore yes, but not crazy I cannot move DOMS.

Besides what listed above, maybe step back and take a deload to help the muscles a little.

5x5 does not come with a deload week, unless you fail 3 times. Other programs like 531 add in a deload/light week to help out.

Squatting heavy 3 times a week can be killer. You can also try switching squats to 3x5 (starting strength method). You will still progress the same doing 3x5.

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Posted by 44tiger

Member since Aug 2013

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Posted on 2/15/18 at 9:04 am to Kingpenm3

BCAA's before and after workout (pre and post Jym specifically), carbs and protein during workout (gatorade powder and unflavored whey), and a protein shake around 30 min. after the workout. I used to get DOMS really bad and doing the above has eliminated it.

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