When you started, how long were your quads sore after squats?

[AAOBob]

After going lazy for 9 months, I've been doing the 12 steps to size program here and loving it (starting week 4 tomorrow), and I did 3 weeks of a more basic all body before that.

All my initial soreness is long gone except for my quads. They tend to be sore, as in semi-limping hold the banister sore for 4-5 days after. Now being the only exercise I added for legs were the squats, I assume these are whats the issue. Do quads take longer to adapt to lifting than other muscles?

[crupiea]

They seem to. I think most folks around here have sore quads pretty much all the time.

Its going to be a while before the feel better but its worth it.

[otiskii]

I squat 3 times a week. If you do it once a week it'll probably take longer. When I lay off and start back I get over it after about a week and half. Seldom hits me after that.

[m9a1mike]

After going lazy for 9 months, I've been doing the 12 steps to size program here and loving it (starting week 4 tomorrow), and I did 3 weeks of a more basic all body before that.

All my initial soreness is long gone except for my quads. They tend to be sore, as in semi-limping hold the banister sore for 4-5 days after. Now being the only exercise I added for legs were the squats, I assume these are whats the issue. Do quads take longer to adapt to lifting than other muscles?

Depends on the # of reps you're doing. Overall, there is more muscle mass in your quads which equates to more lactic acid being produced which results more soreness. The better your quads are at buffering or removing the lactic acid, the less sore you will be afterwards. The more reps, the more lactic acid until your muscles adapt to the high reps.

Try getting on a stationary bike the day after your workout and riding it at an easy pace for 15-30 minutes. This will help flush some of the lactic acid out.

[ArchAngel'73]

Depends on the # of reps you're doing. Overall, there is more muscle mass in your quads which equates to more lactic acid being produced which results more soreness. The better your quads are at buffering or removing the lactic acid, the less sore you will be afterwards. The more reps, the more lactic acid until your muscles adapt to the high reps.

Try getting on a stationary bike the day after your workout and riding it at an easy pace for 15-30 minutes. This will help flush some of the lactic acid out.

You are confusing lactic acid and DOMS.
Lactic acid has nothing to do with DOMS and vice versa.
Lactic acid is produced while exercising and is responsible for the burning sensation. It dissipates within a matter of seconds.

No one knows yet what the exact cause of DOMS is.

[terman1]

I squat 3 times a week. If you do it once a week it'll probably take longer. When I lay off and start back I get over it after about a week and half. Seldom hits me after that.

Same here. I was doing a more traditional split (leg day, back day, etc.) for a while but since switching to a full body workout hitting legs 3x per week I usually only feel it the next day only and sometimes not at all depending on the exercise.

[ironwill2008]

You are confusing lactic acid and DOMS.
Lactic acid has nothing to do with DOMS and vice versa.
Lactic acid is produced while exercising and is responsible for the burning sensation. It dissipates within a matter of seconds.

No one knows yet what the exact cause of DOMS is.

^^^^ This.

Lactic Acid =/= DOMS.

[llahhsoj]

I squat 3 times a week. If you do it once a week it'll probably take longer. When I lay off and start back I get over it after about a week and half. Seldom hits me after that.

Do you do any other types of leg excercises or is that it?

[flatiron]

Same here. I was doing a more traditional split (leg day, back day, etc.) for a while but since switching to a full body workout hitting legs 3x per week I usually only feel it the next day only and sometimes not at all depending on the exercise.

Another me-too post. The very first week, I was still sore when it was time to squat again. But now that I am used to squatting 3 days a week, I rarely feel anything the next day without trying to flex.

[drudixon]

Mine no longer get banister holding sore, but they do get sore after every workout - mostly my adductors tho.

[socket]

When I first started squats I couldn't sit on the toilet without grimising for about 3 days. That continued for several months...until my body adjusted.

[m9a1mike]

You are confusing lactic acid and DOMS.
Lactic acid has nothing to do with DOMS and vice versa.
Lactic acid is produced while exercising and is responsible for the burning sensation. It dissipates within a matter of seconds.

No one knows yet what the exact cause of DOMS is.

I stand corrected.

[BC02]

no. but my hamstrings, butt and lower back do get a little store. Not real sore, but enough where I know I worked them the day before. When doing front squats, my quads get sore.

[hazto]

I have been at it for a year and still have doms for a couple of days, 3x10. Now with that in mind last week I took a page from FLEX I believe, 10 x10, 100 reps, 6 days later I ami still having trouble getting up the stairs at the house. Stay at it.

[mslman71]

When I switch over to GVT-like sessions my legs are sore for almost an entire week.

[michail71]

I wish I could get some quad doms. Not that it really means anything.

[TheIronMaster]

I wish I could get some quad doms. Not that it really means anything.

Be happy you don't get doms in your legs. They can be a nuisance at times lol.

[michail71]

Be happy you don't get doms in your legs. They can be a nuisance at times lol.

Oh I know. I've had the quad, glute and hamstring thing before all at the same time. When you sit down you know you're alive. It's just been a long time sice I've gotten it.

[Philosophico]

My first full sessions at the gym for twenty years this week, but been hitting the rowing machine hard for the last 8 weeks:

Tuesday's session included squats, 3x8 @ 60kg

Wednesday I had TJLS (Total Jelly Leg Syndrome)
Needed to use the bannister on the stairs, trying not to cry when sitting on the bog!

Thursday's session included deadlifts, 3x5 @ 35kg and 5 @ 55kg

Friday wasn't too bad, a little stiff in the morning and if I sat still for too long.
Had 30 mins on the rowing machine in the afternoon.


I guess, for me at least, keeping moving, stretching, or a little light exercise, keeps the aches at bay.

[alex2363]

When i squat, takes like 2 days to recover.