[SixTwoSix]

So I just started lifting yesterday, and today I wake up and I'm not sore at all even though I was immediately after lifting. I'm taking this to mean that it wasn't effective, am I just being an idiot or do I need to lift more on my lift days? I checked the FAQ and found nothing, sorry if this has been answered before.

[theNuge]

Did you eat immediately after lifting? If so, what did you eat? I ALWAYS eat a protein and good carb rich meal after I work out and this helps my soreness tremendously.

My worst soreness (if I get sore) occurs on the second day usually. So, it might hit you later.

[dexbot]

So how/what did you lift? program? exercises?

[Chaseg1520]

Soreness really isn't an indicator of effectiveness BBUUUTTT if you JUST started lifting and aren't swore then that is strange... post routine?

[Fight_Song]

Soreness is usually how your body responds to a new stimulus.

What that means is if you have not done X exercise in a while (weeks or months or never) then being sore is how your body responds.

I find once the initial soreness fades, if I keep frequent with that exercise, I'll never get sore again unless I do an insane amount of volume.

Soreness is not your indicator. Strength or size gains are your indicator.

[theNuge]

Here's an excerpt from a Joe DeFranco article entitled, "10 Training Myths Exposed":

Myth #3: The best indicators of a good workout are how tired you are after the workout and how sore you are the next day.

This is a myth my most dedicated athletes still have a tough time dismissing. Most hard-working individuals equate a good workout with being exhausted and sore. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had athletes say, "You didn’t even make me puke" after a workout. My response is usually, "I didn’t make you puke because I didn’t want to make you puke. Making you puke would be easy. Getting you stronger, faster and more flexible actually takes some work."

Puking is one of the most catabolic things you can do to your body. If your goals are increased muscular strength and/or muscular hypertrophy, you should do everything possible not to puke during your training!

Fatigue is another popular indicator people use to rate the productivity of their workouts. Remember that the goal of your training session should dictate how you feel after your workout. For example, if you’re going to perform a plyometric workout with the goal of improving your vertical jump, you shouldn’t be exhausted after the workout.

Actually, a properly designed plyometric workout should stimulate your neuromuscular system and you should feel better than when you started the workout. On the other hand, it’s good to be exhausted after a tough practice that was designed to get you in "game shape" for your given sport.

Finally, I’ve never read any research that links post-exercise soreness.

[SteveX]

Even though soreness isn't an indicator it is a bit odd to not be sore after your first day of lifting.

Post your routine

maybe your naturally gifted with great recovery, in which case congrats

[grrthetree]

You must pump more iron, make sure you do your 15x10 curls.

[SixTwoSix]

I was doing 5x5 of:

Curls
Bench Press
Military Press
Tricep Extensions
Dumbell sitting power cleans

Right afterward I drank a protein/weight gaining shake but that was it. I'm slightly sore today but nothing major at all.

[JinKazama]

Originally Posted by SteveX

Even though soreness isn't an indicator it is a bit odd to not be sore after your first day of lifting.

Post your routine

maybe your naturally gifted with great recovery, in which case congrats

i remember the first time i ever did curls,

i couldnt fully extend my arms for about a week, it was like my arms were frozen at 135 degrees

hurt like hell



only other time i experienced that was when i took a break from lifting for about 4 months