Conman_SignorNov 15, 2023

Still sore 5 days after leg day

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Still sore 5 days after leg day - Lemmy.one

Basically, it’s been five days and I’m unable to even sit in a chair without a struggle. I didn’t go too hard, mainly squats and leg press. I didn’t think it would take this long to recover considering I still run 4 times a week. Is it normal to be this sore and what can I do to help it? I really really want to get back in there and work on my squat form but I can’t even get close to parallel right now due to the soreness

Show threadEatBeansNov 15, 2023
Are you sleeping enough?
Show threadVikNov 15, 2023
Would like to add, are you also eating enough?
Show threadConman_Signor
I mean I get about 6-7hrs daily. My work schedule makes things hard, and then with overtime being unpredictable it’s hard
Nov 15, 2023 at 9:15pmWeb
Show threadVikNov 15, 2023

That’s understandable. DOMs from training legs definitely kicked my ass when starting out, but I gradually acclimated.

How many sessions have lead to 5+ days of this for you so far?

Show threadConman_SignorNov 15, 2023
The first leg I’ve done in 7 years was friday. Before that I was just running 4 days a week(easy run, tempo, interval, and long run). I have huge legs but trying these different compound movements makes me realize how weak I am
Show threadConman_SignorNov 15, 2023
But before that I’ve done leg press and calf raises and the like, some stationary bike. Free weight with barbells really scared me because I don’t want to mess up my back with bad form. Like it scared me to the point that I’d get under the bar and I start shaking because I don’t want to mess up. But now I can under there and do it, it’s just my legs are really tight and it gets hard getting down into a low squat
Show threadVikNov 16, 2023

If that was your first leg day with barbell back squat, I think 5ish days is understandable.

First time hits different but subsequent sessions will not put you out that long if you keep up with it.