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Question: Hi, Rocco. I am trying to build muscle mass and for the past couple of weeks; I notice that I get sore 48 hours after my workout (instead of 24). Should I wait until the soreness goes away before I exercise the same muscles, or how long should I rest between workouts?
Robert, Baton Rouge, LA; Age 20
Answer: I’m glad you wrote in with this topic because at 20 you’re smarter than most people at 50 when it comes to asking for help. Kudos to you. The discomfort you’re describing is actually called Delayed Onset Soreness which occurs usually when individuals emphasize the negative part of the exercise (lowering the weight to starting position). Delayed Onset Soreness is telling you as well as your body that you have built up lactic acid and it needs to be flushed out. The only way to flush lactic acid is by exercising again. When I become so sore that It's uncomfortable to workout I usually wait one more day to hit the exercised muscles hard or workout light. That's just my preference there’s no real research out there either way but that’s what made me train better and have a much more efficient workout. Just a little side note; soreness is an indicator that you have slightly injured yourself and in that slightly injured state you need to be aware not to over do things in the real world as well in the gym. An injured state is a weakened state soon to adapt and become stronger, let’s try not to impede this process.
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