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How long should you be sore after working out?

I've been working out once a week for the past 6 weeks with a personal trainer. The day after working out I can barely move, and that lasts about 4-5 days. Is this normal?

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  • SLS
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago
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    Sure, especially if you don't workout too often.

    My biceps were sore as heck for 4-5 days after I did some giant sets, which consists of lifting a weight until failure, then picking up a slightly lighter weight and doing that until failure, making about 5 changes. My biceps were screaming because they were not used to all of that lifting.

    You're fine, but if you are seriously worried talk with your trainer or doc.

  • 1 decade ago

    4-5 days seems a bit long but it may be because you are only working out once a week.

  • 1 decade ago

    I don't think it should last more than 2-3 days. Drink lots of water and stretch your muscles on a daily basis.

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