why do some muscles get more sore than others?

[jigga365]

For me, my chest will get sore regardless of how hard I train but my back never gets as sore. I still seen gains so i'm not saying doms is a tell tale sign of growth but why does this occur?

[RU4A69]

There's myraid explanations of this question.

Teh one that makes the most sense to me is that certain muscles better lend themselves to slow negatives. A major factor is that a lot more heart is put into chest training then back training (this is just how it is and I'm not accusing you of anything )

Let me assure you-you just give me any muscle group-and we can come up with a routine that'll get you some mad DOMS. It won't necessarily be more effective though.

Try some wide grip pullups and rows for your back-that'll get you plenty sore.

[rockhuddy]

The one that makes the most sense to me is that certain muscles better lend themselves to slow negatives. A major factor is that a lot more heart is put into chest training then back training (this is just how it is and I'm not accusing you of anything

I train chest on Mo. and back on Tue. Back day is my favorite day, I put so much into it, but my chest is still sore today (Thur.) and my back is barely a little tight. Could be the slower negatives for chest that few do for other muscle groups.

[jigga365]

same as rockhuddy said. I love to train my back. More than my chest and I do chins,bb rows,db rows, cable rows,deads, etc. but my chest will still stay sore for 3-4 days where as my back just feels tight for a day or so. It's just weird to me.

[W8isGR8]

Like RU4A69 said, back work doesn't lend itself well to negatives