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A few days after a tough work out you may find yourself having a hard time walking up stairs or carrying groceries. You’re not alone, as a matter of fact, delayed onset muscle soreness (also known as DOMS) is common. However, you shouldn’t use it as an excuse to skip the gym.

Learn more about DOMS, how it is actually a sign that you’re building muscle and what you can do in the gym to avoid missing future workouts via PopSugar Fitness.