DOMS intensity decrease as you train more?

[Blue Star]

I was just wondering whether DOMS decrease in intensity as you train a lot more. In other words, when you've been at it for 3 months or so.

Does your body adapt better to cope with DOMS/post workout soreness?

I squatted yesterday, thighs feel heavy, lol

 

[Protobuilder]

DOMS will decrease as you get used to a particular exercise and to a particular loading scheme. You can still have very intense soreness even as a more experienced lifter if you try something totally new or try a very intense loading scheme that you're not used to, etc. But, generally, just getting used to the exercises means you'll have less intense soreness. Also, the more you practice the movement (e.g., you squat once, twice, or three times a week) the less you'll experience DOMS.

Just to head this perception off at the pass -- Doms does not equal growth stimulus in a significant way. So don't judge the quality of your workout by whether or not you're sore the next day or so.

 

[Blue Star]

originally posted by protobuilder
Just to head this perception off at the pass -- Doms does not equal growth stimulus in a significant way. So don't judge the quality of your workout by whether or not you're sore the next day or so.

Got it.

Does Glutamine Supplementation help reduce the soreness post workout?

 

[Protobuilder]

I doubt it. Research "active recovery" to learn how to reduce post-workout DOMS. Basically, the next day, run some blood through the muscle w/ light high-rep stuff. That's one method.

The main effect of glutamine seems to be its support of the immune system.

 

[Blue Star]

thanks.

there seems to a mixed bag in terms of opinions. Some people really support its use, others say its ineffective

 

[Protobuilder]

Give it an honest try if you want and keep everything else the same. See what you think. I've done that and it was mainly a waste of money re: strength & size.

 

[Cynical Simian]

Oral glutamine is shit.

 

[Lee]

That is one nice thing about have a physical job. During the day my soreness is gone since I am moving a lot with lots of squatting and kneeling down. But then when I get home DOMS kick in pretty quick.