Legs are still VERY sore. Should I run?

[gettinlarger]

I did legs Tuesday, and my hams, glutes, and quads are still very much sore. Would it be wise to run today? I was planning on doing some bleachers, but not with this soreness. Maybe something low intensity?

 

[Mindwraith]

I've actually got the same question, my legs are sore as hell after tuesday's squats/deadlifts/leg presses and calf raises. I need to do my second day of calf raises (going by that guide) today and I need to do my sprints but not sure if my legs can take it. I'll probably do it anyways and find out.

Now that I think about it I think our answer is try it and find out lol.

 

[NWinters]

when my legs are sore i find that walking around rids some of the lactic acid build up...but as long as your sitting down doing nothing they will be sore.

 

[skaman607]

try some easy running, and I mean SLOW that will help stimulate bloodflow to your muscles without re-ripping them

 

[WarriorPL]

nothing too intense. Walk a lot... thats what i do when theyr're sore.

 

[gettinlarger]

I did some 16's in my yard. Low intensity. Felt good. No pain.

 

[Mindwraith]

Whats 16's?

Wish I had a yard.

 

[gymtime]

Long as you've had a good 48 hours rest, go ahead and run, even if they're sore.

 

[gettinlarger]

Whats 16's?

Wish I had a yard.

16s normally are short sprints, maybe 20-30 yards. Up is 1, back is 2, all the way up to 16. I did them about half speed, I guess.

 

[HamsterHider]

I have been told by several in the sports medicine field that riding bicycle is the best exercise when your legs are sore to deecrease lactic acid buildup.