DOMS???

[lrusso]

I have often wondered, if I don't get DOMS from a workout, does that mean I just maintained muscle rather that had more muscle growth??? Thanks! Linda

 

[kathryn]

Absolutely not!
DOMS is not a direct sign of how effective a workout is: you can get it for sudden changes in workouts (reps, weight or even exercises) or if you haven't been working out for a while.
If you work the muscle well during your workout (the last 2-3 reps of most sets should be difficult to do with good form), and you have enough recovery between workouts (this is when the muscle grows, in response to stress).

IMO, it's actually better to get in a good workout and keep DOMS to a minimum. Too much DOMS can be counterproductive to muscle growth, as it may mean you have to skip a workout because you are too sore, or that the muscle tissue needs more recovery before building.

 

[lrusso]

Absolutely not!
DOMS is not a direct sign of how effective a workout is: you can get it for sudden changes in workouts (reps, weight or even exercises) or if you haven't been working out for a while.
If you work the muscle well during your workout (the last 2-3 reps of most sets should be difficult to do with good form), and you have enough recovery between workouts (this is when the muscle grows, in response to stress).

IMO, it's actually better to get in a good workout and keep DOMS to a minimum. Too much DOMS can be counterproductive to muscle growth, as it may mean you have to skip a workout because you are too sore, or that the muscle tissue needs more recovery before building.

Good to know Kathryn. Thank you!! Now, I won't be upset when I am DOM free after a really hard workout. I always assumed the soreness was because my muscles were growing and without it they were not.

 

[MidgetDogg]

I never get them, even during STS when bumping up the weight. I can say without a doubt that I didn't just maintain.

 

[gonnabea5]

I get DOMS from some FIRM workouts, but hardly ever Cathe's. Go figure....