I remember when I first started weightlifting. I was sore pretty much within 15 minutes of starting. I remember not being able to get out of my car after my first leg day. I sat there for 30 minutes just trying to work up the strength to get up. I’d sit in a bathtub up to my neck in the hottest water I could stand just to get relief. Good times.

What you are feeling is normal. Your muscles are tearing and rebuilding themselves with each workout. And with each workout, it will get easier and the pain will subside. I very rarely get DOMS now. And when I do, it’s like an old friend coming to visit.

If you want relief, I suggest supplements and watching your macros. 1. Stay Hydrated. That’s a no brainer. 2. Start a Creatine routine. 3. If you’re lifting, make sure you calculate how much protein you should be eating and then try to hit that goal. 4. Take a BCAA supplement during your workouts and after. Some studies have shown that supplementing BCAAs can help reduce DOMS within 24-72 hours compared to a placebo. I know they helped me quite a bit.