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Many exercisers consider DOMS to be one of the best indicators of training effectiveness.
Practitioners should be aware that many clients may use DOMS as a measure of workout success.
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MANY EXERCISERS WHO REGULARLY PERFORM RESISTANCE TRAINING CONSIDER DOMS TO BE ONE OF THE BEST INDICATORS OF TRAINING EFFECTIVENESS.
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The claim reflects a common belief among exercisers as stated in the abstract.
Source
Is Postexercise Muscle Soreness a Valid Indicator of Muscular Adaptations?
Brad J. Schöenfeld et al. · Strength and conditioning journal · 2013
DOI 10.1519/ssc.0b013e3182a61820
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