TABLE 3. Soreness Rules*.
| Criterion | Action |
|---|---|
| Soreness during warm-up that continues | 2 days off, drop down 1 level |
| Soreness during warm-up that goes away | Stay at level that led to soreness |
| Soreness during warm-up that goes away but redevelops during session |
2 days off, drop down 1 level |
| Soreness the day after lifting (not muscle soreness) | 1 day off, do not advance program to the next level |
| No soreness | Advance 1 level per week or as instructed by healthcare professional |
*
Reprinted with permission from SAGE Publications: Fees M, Decker T, Snyder-Mackler L, Axe MJ. Upper extremity weight-training modifications for the injured athlete. A clinical perspective. Am J Sports Med. 1998;26(5):735. Copyright ©1998 SAGE Publications.