Thread: DOMS

Don't forget to stretch.

correct...the more current research has shown us that the microtearing of the cell walls is the culprit...the lactic acid build up, once thought to be the reason, only indicates that the muscle has contracted to the point of not being able to "flush it out" quickly enough due to the continued contraction OF said muscle...that's why I strongly encourage clients to not quite fully extend at the top of the movement where relaxation can occur, say like at the start/finish of the squat, the barbell curl or locking out at the top of the bench press...this can indeed become a long reply that I'll resist the urge to indulge...lol