If you’re not sore, did your workout even count? ⬇️ Most athletes assume muscle soreness equals success, but that simply isn’t true. Here’s the real story: Feeling sore just means your muscles weren’t prepared for what you did. It doesn’t necessarily mean they grew. True muscle growth comes from creating tension, managing consistent volume, and pushing yourself close to failure—not chasing soreness. So stop aiming for sore muscles and start tracking sets, reps, and total weight lifted. Eat 40 plus grams of protein per meal, prioritize getting 8 plus hours of sleep each night, and stick with your exercises consistently for 4 to 6 week blocks before switching things up. That’s how you build genuine strength. Train smarter and grow faster. #MuscleGrowth #StrengthTraining #AthleteLife #LiftSmart #TrainSmarter #FitnessMyths #Oline #OffensiveLine #NFL #VeldheerLinemanVault #AthleteTips #GymTruth #WorkoutWisdom #musclesoreness