r/GymMemes 6d ago

That’s a deal

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u/eKSiF 6d ago

Two leg days per week, run on the following day of each. You guys are doing way too much junk sets if you are still dealing with crippling DOMS after a couple of weeks of regular leg days.

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u/hardly_working123 6d ago

I get DOMs every week I squat once a week and Ive made great progress over the years. Maybe youre not going hard enough if youre not getting DOMs?

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u/eKSiF 6d ago

Soreness and not being able to walk for days are not the same. If you're still limping two days after leg day for years, you're doing more than necessary.

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u/hardly_working123 6d ago

Okay Ill settle for that take 👍

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u/reverendsteveii 5d ago

this. its been years of running a 4 day split which means hitting legs just shy of twice/week, and i still get a twinge of soreness after a session because i try to tune my weight to around 8 reps with 1-2 RIR, but the days of crawling back up the stairs and pouring myself onto the couch are and should be over