do you guys use anything for muscle soreness?

[nalej]

I usually don't get sore but recently whenever I do squats, I'll be sore like 3 days straight.

[Spliff Star]

Creatine and protein powder aid to help speed the recovery process up.

Other than that you should stretch whenever you wake up. It will be uncomfortable but its helps a lot. Should also be stretching before lifting too.

[andre patton]

If you just started doing squats you're going to have to battle DOMS for a few weeks until your legs get used to it. If you've been doing squats for months and you're still getting DOMS then it might be a problem.

Just make sure you're getting enough protein, and drink plenty of water. Stretching before and after helps. You can add glutamine if you're really feelin froggy, but its not necessary.

[nalej]

nah I've been doing squats for a while now. I think I'm just sore cause I've been hitting it with heavy weights. Just that I feel sore for longer now. I already take creatine which usually helps with my soreness but not these last few times.

[Spliff Star]

Switch up the reps and weight then for core lifts (bench, squat, deadlifts, etc etc)

My cycle goes:
10, 10, 10
10, 8, 6
5, 5, 5
5, 3, 1
Repeat the next month.

Of course you adjust the weights to match the reps, but I've made my best gains doing this and just started back on this. Good stuff. Sometimes I'll skip the 5, 3, 1 and just do 5, 5, 5 again or restart at 10, 10, 10. I don't like to 1 rep max too often.

[andre patton]

nah I've been doing squats for a while now. I think I'm just sore cause I've been hitting it with heavy weights. Just that I feel sore for longer now. I already take creatine which usually helps with my soreness but not these last few times.

so you've done squats, you just didnt do heavy weights?

then thats just as good as just starting out on squats. your legs will need to adjust to the heavier weights. it'll take a few weeks.

[nalej]

so you've done squats, you just didnt do heavy weights?
then thats just as good as just starting out on squats. your legs will need to adjust to the heavier weights. it'll take a few weeks.

yea that might just be it. I probably need more sleep too

[Jilla82]

http://atlargenutrition.com/nutrition_detail.php?products_id=5
this is supposedly works great for recovery...I use other products from this company and they are of great quality and its really easy to get in contact w/ the owners of it.

[AmmunitionVX]

bengay or similar products.

also muscle massangers you can get at wal-mart etc. Gives me a temporary relief

[killawill]

I love that feeling cause it means your getting the job done.


What I do is rub my sore muscles with my finger tips and then take a hot shower. Nothing like it really. After the shower your muscles will start to relax and tone.


Best feeling in the world.

[Cococure]

bengay or similar products.
also muscle massangers you can get at wal-mart etc. Gives me a temporary relief

yeah i was going to recommend the hand held massagers. I have a high powered one that heats up and rotates and it does wonders for my soreness.

[AnotherGirl]

http://www.biofreeze.com/
^^If you're a serious athlete or high performer like myself you need to make this stuff your BEST FRIEND. the spray or gel. works like nothing else. :yes: the roll on sucks.
i need to start charging for my ill reccomendations in this joint. :smoker:

[nalej]

http://www.biofreeze.com/
^^If you're a serious athlete or high performer like myself you need to make this stuff your BEST FRIEND. the spray or gel. works like nothing else. :yes: the roll on sucks.
i need to start charging for my ill reccomendations in this joint. :smoker:

might have to try this

[angel_baby]

hot & cold blasts in the shower
10sec on hot 10 sec on freezing cold. make sure you don't burn.

or
if your gym has it, sit in the spa for 3 min and then jump into the dipping pool.. it will kill for the time being, but well worth it in the long run.

[nalej]

hot & cold blasts in the shower
10sec on hot 10 sec on freezing cold. make sure you don't burn.
or
if your gym has it, sit in the spa for 3 min and then jump into the dipping pool.. it will kill for the time being, but well worth it in the long run.

interesting, do you know why this works?

[angel_baby]

it causes your muscles to tense up and retract, similar to stretching but a lot more intense.

[Prophetic-Poet]

stretching is so important...helps the soreness afterwards...also cold showers....

[angel_baby]

and whatever you do DON'T get a massage. I made the mistake of getting a massage while my muscles were still aching and afterwards the pain was excruciating..

[dymepiece01]

I usually don't get sore but recently whenever I do squats, I'll be sore like 3 days straight.

i know exactly what your going through,those squats kill me but epsom salts are the answer for me, soak in a cup full of those and you'll be good

[KINGBLU]

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