Weight and Resistance Training Boost weight loss, and look great!

Reply
 
Thread Tools
Old 02-20-2009, 07:23 PM   #1  
Hooping my Life Away
Thread Starter
 
Daimere's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Kentucky
Posts: 2,052

S/C/G: 298/218.1/170

Height: 5'8"

Question Sore Muscles

When my muscles are sore, I find myself squeezing the muscles just to get them to move ie, I'm squeezing my arm muscles that are sore while trying to raise my arm. Is this normal? Is it bad for my muscles since they aren't getting a "break?"
Daimere is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-20-2009, 07:36 PM   #2  
Senior Member
 
Depalma's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 508

S/C/G: 270/157/160

Default

Not sure what you are talking about here.

Are you squeezing as in massaging the muscle? If so, it can't hurt and may help break up some of the adhesions that form as your muscles repair from the stress. Sort of like using "the stick" or a foam roller which are actually better than just rubbing and squeezing as you can apply more force and help break up the knots. This is known as self-myofascial release.

or are you squeezing as in flexing the muscle as in doing a resistanceless bicep curl for your arm. If so, this is pumping blood into the muscle which helps deliver oxygen to the muscle which will actually help speed the recovery process. You have the give the muscle a rest from a significant stress (such as your training) but this flexing or some very light resistance work actually serves as active recovery.

Or

Are you squeezing the muscle to try to get it to activate because you cannot raise your arm without this assistance. If this is the case, no it's not normal and yes it is a sign that you overstressed it or injured. Let it rest and have it looked at if it persists.

Or

If it is none of the above, then try to clarify.

Last edited by Depalma; 02-20-2009 at 07:38 PM.
Depalma is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-20-2009, 07:45 PM   #3  
Hooping my Life Away
Thread Starter
 
Daimere's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Kentucky
Posts: 2,052

S/C/G: 298/218.1/170

Height: 5'8"

Default

Quote:
Are you squeezing the muscle to try to get it to activate because you cannot raise your arm without this assistance. If this is the case, no it's not normal and yes it is a sign that you overstressed it or injured. Let it rest and have it looked at if it persists.
I think that may be it but I can't recall what it was. After stretching just now, all my sore muscles feel better. I think I may go stretch more and see if that helps more.
Daimere is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-20-2009, 07:56 PM   #4  
Senior Member
 
Depalma's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 508

S/C/G: 270/157/160

Default

Can't hurt. Are you already stretching at the end of your workout? If not, you should include a little into your cooldown. It sounds like you just overdid it a bit. Dial back the intensity a tad.
Depalma is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-20-2009, 07:59 PM   #5  
Hooping my Life Away
Thread Starter
 
Daimere's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Kentucky
Posts: 2,052

S/C/G: 298/218.1/170

Height: 5'8"

Default

I do usually but it probably won't hurt to stretch more.
Daimere is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:47 PM.


We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.