06/13/2025
Getting sore after a workout isn't the gold-standard for knowing you had a good workout. DOMS (delayed-onset muscle soreness) typically happens when: you're a new or returning lifter, you're trying new movements, or you've made a sudden, significant increase in load, volume, or intensity. Normal, iterative progressions in your routine will give you great results, but probably won't leave you sore. Don't chase the pain.
