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Should You REALLY Use Soreness to Grow Muscle? (ft. Dr. Mike Israetel)

  • Muscle soreness, also known as Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS), is not a reliable indicator of muscle damage or growth.
  • The article references various studies, including Hyldahl's 2014 research, which discusses cellular responses to eccentric exercise.
  • Research indicates that the magnitude of muscle soreness does not correlate directly with the level of muscle damage incurred during exercise.
  • The article also explores various weekly set progressions and their impact on muscle adaptations in trained individuals.
  • A systematic review included in the article evaluates the effects of post-exercise cold water immersion and suggests it may not be beneficial for muscle hypertrophy.
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