Ouch my legs. Why are they so darn sore.
First time i did legs, I done about 2sets,5sets,3sets,2sets on legs. After that my leg had a good pump feeling, i streched out. It felt good the next day too, thepump feeling, so i when to the gym to do chest but befor that i streched my legs and my legs go losen :) anways after that i went for a 5min run on the snow mill or whatever you call it, then done my chest workout then went home, sat on the seat for 20mins, when i got off, it felt so sore and swolloen.
As of now, its day 3 morning since the leg workout and its very sore and sollowen feeling, i cant even walk, i have to go on my tip toes or if i try and walk flat footed, its kills and impossible to even try.
Is this normal or did i go over my body limit?
Re: Ouch my legs. Why are they so darn sore.
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Originally posted by vinh
Is this normal or did i go over my body limit?
Yes and no, in that order.
Quite simply, you worked muscles that you had either not worked before or not worked in that particular way before. Doing 12 sets for the first time is a bit much, and chances are that your muscles simply built up a bit of acidity. Lighten the workout temporarily, knowing that the pain will cease as your legs become used to a more intensive routine. Also, if your gym has a whirlpool, Jacuzzi, swimming pool, or sauna/steamroom, use it - that will help break down the acidity build-up in your muscles.
By the way, Vinh, it's been a while - nice to see you back.