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Joined the gym again after about 6 months off, started rippetoes program (I know this way probly stupid first time back in the gym but im inpatient) Later that day started to feel it and in the morning I could hardly walk or lift my arms, and today its been just as bad if not worse can hardly turn the steering wheel in my car.

Had 3 baths, stretched, eaten loads of protein and been resting quite a bit.

need to go back to the gym tommorow should I go if its slightly better or should I just rest and start again when im better?

and when i get futher into rippetoes am i supposed to train even if im really aching?

it'll wear off when your body gets used to the strain again.

Move around...get the blood flowing. That will speed recovery from DOMS.

If your muscles are still very sore after a few days, you may be overtraining or not drinking enough water. Protein helps too.

The first few workouts are always bad. You could go for a light job just to get some bloodflow going. You could also go to the gym but keep it light, again more focus on just warming up the muscles.

I wouldn't lift heavy if you're still very sore. After a couple weeks you'll be into the workout program and your soreness shoudn't affect you much.

IronWorker