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Really sore, should I rest?

secondeye Posts: 1 Joined: 2004/01/15	2004/01/21, 03:47 AM I just started my plan.. which is the usual 4 sets (15,15,12, 10) Squats, push-ups, calf-raises, tris.. lats.. etc.. Anyways, it's been a while since I worked out, and I'm dedicated to getting myself into shape while I'm still relatively young (26) and not too overweight (5'10, 185.. my target is closer to 170) I really want to follow the plan to the T as best as I can, but It's now Day 3 and I'm scheduled to work out again this evening.. The problem is that I'm so sore I can barely walk. If I try to touch my right shoulder with my right hand, etc, it's too sore to even get it the full way.. (Unless I press it of course, but the pain usually stops me..) I'm not a total wuss anyway, and I'm willing to do the work out in a heartbeat even through the pain.. I'm just not sure if I'm supposed to break down the muscle again with all this soreness, or if I should skip the 2nd day of 3 day workout weeks. Thanks for your help..
	2004/01/21, 10:41 AM secondeye, it will pass. Soreness is normal when you just start out. Stretching and warm showers help. You may want to lighten up the weight for a little while and build up gradually. Believe it or not more exercice will help ease the soreness. We have all been there. Welcome to FT and good luck. -------------- Living well is the best revenge. Charlie
bigandrew Posts: 5,146 Joined: 2002/10/21	2004/01/21, 12:48 PM yea 9 times outa 10 when i get blood flowing to that muscle, it gets the latic acid out(what makes u sore)an du actualy feel a lil better, although i'm not at 100% strength maybe like 80 or 85 but regardless i do feel better, like charlie said make sure u warm up and stetch -------------- ---andrew.......adversity causes some to break, but others to break records! LEAVE YOUR EGO AT THE DOOR!!