Muscle Soreness or Damage Doesn't Equal Better Results

For decades, lifters have been told that soreness is a sign of a great workout. The idea that “no pain no gain” means your muscles need to be damaged in order to grow has become one of the most common beliefs in fitness culture. But modern hypertrophy research paints a very different picture.In this video, I break down the relationship between muscle soreness, muscle damage, and hypertrophy. We examine whether or not you should be chasing muscle soreness or DOMS by damaging your muscles.If you're the type of person who gets mad at others for resting too long or are constantly critical of people for not training hard enough, then this video is for you.Coaching inquiries email me at [email protected] or visit alwaysadaptive.com