Should i workout when i am sore? ... 2 Days after

[JorJor94]

Okay,

I worked out my arms and shoulders on Sunday and I really pushed my limits, I knew I did good because I was very sore the next day. now it is Tuesday and I woke up even More sore than yesterday! My question would it be okay to do some dumbbell exercises today just to take it easy? I am trying to build some muscle.
I am taking ON Amino Energy and Creatine.

Thanks

[slipPp9p]

sounds like you need to change your routine so you're not using the same muscle groups in short periods of time.

[zaidiraqii]

never workout the same muscle group within the same week. thats called over training and it will slows and even stop your growth

[TheHappyPeanut]

never workout the same muscle group within the same week. thats called over training and it will slows and even stop your growth

Please go.

EDIT: OP, what does your routine look like? You may end up being a little sore during your next workout, but that doesn't mean you can't lift.

[badamss]

never workout the same muscle group within the same week. thats called over training and it will slows and even stop your growth

Disregard the red ****git

[zaidiraqii]

Disregard the red ****git

kk wht did i say wrong? mind explaining instead of bein a DI*k?

[TheHappyPeanut]

kk wht did i say wrong? mind explaining instead of bein a DI*k?

Muscles do require adequate rest before being worked again. A week between all muscle groups isn't necessary.

[JorJor94]

Please go.

EDIT: OP, what does your routine look like? You may end up being a little sore during your next workout, but that doesn't mean you can't lift.

Lmao don't laugh, just starting to work out again....

5 x 8 reps incline bench press (80lbs)
5 x 8 reps dumbell curls (35lbs)
8 x 8 push ups
8 x 8 bar curls (60lbs)

I'm just concerned because i was so sore, and this was pretty easy day...
I guess i will just run today and hopefully my arms won't be so sore tomorrow!

[Havu93]

Lmao don't laugh, just starting to work out again....

5 x 8 reps incline bench press (80lbs)
5 x 8 reps dumbell curls (35lbs)
8 x 8 push ups
8 x 8 bar curls (60lbs)

I'm just concerned because i was so sore, and this was pretty easy day...
I guess i will just run today and hopefully my arms won't be so sore tomorrow!

your set weights are so low that imo you should not be doing a workout like that. Go with SS or something. You will gain a lot more muscle that way.

[TheHappyPeanut]

Lmao don't laugh, just starting to work out again....

5 x 8 reps incline bench press (80lbs)
5 x 8 reps dumbell curls (35lbs)
8 x 8 push ups
8 x 8 bar curls (60lbs)

I'm just concerned because i was so sore, and this was pretty easy day...
I guess i will just run today and hopefully my arms won't be so sore tomorrow!

Do you have access to a gym or workout equipment?

[hristomir8]

Get your diet in check and get a routine that produces great results for beginners like Stronglifts 5x5

[JorJor94]

Do you have access to a gym or workout equipment?

I have the basic workout equipment, benchpress, dumbells, etc...

As soon as i get paid i am buying a membership to 24 hour fitness i have alot of friends there...

[chipperf]

#1 - you probably shouldn't do 8 SETS of bar curls... just saying
(that is overtraining)

#2 - you don't need a week between muscle groups, but at least 72 hours is recommended.

#3 - why are you asking us if you should work out... its YOUR body. You need to feel out what you think is best for YOU. If you just started working out again, then I would suggest you EASE back into your workouts.

Just my $.02

[MrB1g]

Would the first two people to reply please go walk into a concrete wall?


Soreness doesn't mean ****. Yes you should train, on a better program.

[TheHappyPeanut]

I have the basic workout equipment, benchpress, dumbells, etc...

As soon as i get paid i am buying a membership to 24 hour fitness i have alot of friends there...

You need to find a better routine. Try SS or something similar.

[TanLangston]

You're training like a classic curlbro. As a few people suggested, you should find an established,proven workout.

The thing with soreness or doms ,as you'll see it referd to in the fitness community, is entirely dependent on you. Studies have proven that it is okay to lift while sore. In fact it is slightly better to lift while sore because the body is in an anabolic state, meaning that your body is preserving and building muscle. This has a number of benefits, the greatest direct benefit being higher testostorone.

However, being a beginner you are more inclined to overtrain. Just eat as big as you can and get on a program that doesn't blow.

[TanLangston]

5 x 8 reps dumbell curls (35lbs)

8 x 8 bar curls (60lbs)

tomorrow!

Dude, your form is definitely **** on these. I'm fairly big/strong and I can only curl 45 DBS 3x8 and I usually end with 3x12 60lb bar curls.

Cut out the ego, big weight comes with time.

[snwbordr008]

never workout the same muscle group within the same week. thats called over training and it will slows and even stop your growth

Lol.

[SienZ]

kk wht did i say wrong? mind explaining instead of bein a DI*k?

Stimulus ends after approxematly 48 hours. You could train the same muscles every day if you wanted. It depends on the amount of food, sleep and genetics does play a role here as well.

Overtraining is almost impossible to get to. Before overtraining you will get tired, unmotivated, progress will stop or even go slightly back. If you keep pushing there (what almost nobody would), you COULD reach overtraining. Otherwise, just no.