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Cardio and Legs

cl909
cl909
Posts: 25
Joined: 2003/08/06
United States
2003/11/23, 01:17 AM
If I am sore two days after my leg workout, is it wise to do cardio? I usually try not to cardio the day before legs, and I'm usually sore a day or two after legs.

I usually do 4 sets each of squat, legs extensions, calves, leg press. I'm always sore a day or two after. not sure if it will inhibit my leg strength if i do cardio even if i'm sore.
Philia2
Philia2
Posts: 4,078
Joined: 2001/10/19
France
2003/11/23, 04:32 AM
When did you start weight training?
Doing some slow cardio like static biking the day after leg training can actually make you recover faster.
What are your goals? Please fill in your profile.

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cl909
cl909
Posts: 25
Joined: 2003/08/06
United States
2003/11/23, 03:45 PM
I workout 4-5 days a week. here is my typical week workout:

Day 1: Chest
Day 2: Legs
Day 3: Rest
Day 4: Back/Shoulders
Day 5: Biceps/Triceps
Day 6: Cardio
Day 7: Chest

I do abs every other day, calves 2x a week, Beeon going to the gym consistently the past 3 years

Stats: 5'10 175
I do cardio about 2-3x a week for 35 minutes.
cl909
cl909
Posts: 25
Joined: 2003/08/06
United States
2003/11/23, 03:47 PM
Goals are to gain lean mass. I don't want to get overly huge. I'm 5'10 175, looking to get to 190.
bigandrew
bigandrew
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Joined: 2002/10/21
United States
2003/11/25, 05:40 PM
do cardio just not as much of it, al lil after legs well actually get the lactic acid out of ur system which is what makes u sore, or what a few hours or so instead of right after your work outs,i tried doing that and i found my self over training to much lol so i don't do cardio lol of coarse it shows too lol

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Philia2
Philia2
Posts: 4,078
Joined: 2001/10/19
France
2003/11/26, 03:05 AM
Doing cardio 2-3 weekly for around 35 mins is good enough to keep the heart healthy.
Try the stationary bike if your legs are too sore.

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- Nina :o) Les Victoires éternelles sont celles du coeur.