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pepsbandit
Oct 20, 2004, 2:59 AM
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Howdy, I climbed really hard yesterday untill I couldn't feel my hands, and my arms were as hard as granite, but later on they felt soar and a tad bit tender. It doesn't hurt when I move or stretch, or even make a muscle, so i'm assuming this is natural. I just took it easy today, iced them and then let em rest in a hot tub for a while, they feel good, so do you think it's safe to go climbing tomarrow? :?
cheers
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bandidopeco
Oct 20, 2004, 3:21 AM
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That really depends on how your arms feel tomorrow. I'll bet that they'll be pretty sore, and that you should take it easy. Remember, eating a good amount of protien should help them recover quickly (I'm not talking atkins here, 25-30% of your diet should be good). I'f they're feeling fine, go for it.
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greyicewater
Oct 20, 2004, 3:28 AM
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that's called being pumped... it's when you work your muscles so much that they tighten, and you need to rest them, besides the fact that you can't climb because they're so sore... but it's a good thing, rest until they aren't sore anymore. personally, i love the feeling.
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pepsbandit
Oct 20, 2004, 3:45 AM
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sweet, thanks for the input, i guess i'll see how they feel by tommarow, i'm not gonna risk it if they feel too tender. :wink:
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overlord
Oct 20, 2004, 12:13 PM
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yes, thats called "the pump" or "bottle arms" or "wine bottles" or something similar.
its completely normal.
but i take it youre a newbie (most experienced climbers know when theyre pumped and actually welcome the feeling), so you might be sore because your muscles arent used to the strain. i suggest resting untill youre sore no more.
and congrats on the first pump :wink:
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brad84
Oct 20, 2004, 12:37 PM
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Technically, it takes up to 7-9 days for a muscle to completely recover and rebuild, blah blah blah. Thankfully, we dont rely purely on strength (well I guess some of us do); you also need technique. SO- give it a few days rest (like everyone else has mentioned), also ~30g of protein before or w/in 30min of exercise will help the muscle rebuild/growth process...climb on.
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blueeyedclimber
Oct 20, 2004, 12:44 PM
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The "pump" you feel in your muscles while working out that makes you stop is due to lactic acid buildup. The lactic acid ususally dicipates in a few hours. The soreness you feel 1-3 days later is DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness) and is due to microscopic tears in your muscle. Not to worry, it is normal, and the healing process of these tears is what builds up our muscle. Remember, weight + rest = strength. It is up to you how much rest you get, but being new I wouldnt overdo it. Too much too soon= overuse injury.
Josh
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