Muscle soreness is a sign of tissue damage and exercise novelty rather than a reliable indicator of muscle growth. Effective training focuses on progressive overload and proper recovery rather than chasing daily physical exhaustion. Tracking increases in weight or repetitions over time is the most accurate way to measure actual progress.
Gainframe Guy. Soreness isn't growth.#1 No pain no gain? Soreness means damage and novelty — not muscle growth.#2 Doms isn't growth. You can grow with zero soreness if you train hard enough.#3 New isn't better. You're sorest from new moves, not your most effective ones.#4 Train smart. Don't trash yourself daily — overload, then recover.#5 Track the lift. Adding reps or weight over time is the real proof. Weight. Time.
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