Muscles shaking after a tough work out, cause?

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SuperChicken1

New member

• May 27, 2005

• #1

Hi all,

This could come across as a stupid question but bare with me... After a particularly intense workout my legs will shake uncontrollably (like just standing up)... I know they are tired and depleated of all kinds of chemicals with others in there that don't do you much good, but...

Do you know what the cause of the shaking is from a chemical perspective?

Thanks,

SuperChicken1

 

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mikeswift

New member

• May 27, 2005

• #2

it's not chemical it's your nervous system adapting to the heavy training and weights...
are you new to training heavy? regularly or intensely? you'll make much quicker gains at first because your nervous system has to adapt. Your muscles are typically strong enough to lift heavier weights than you're capable at first but your system can't handle it. It's a good sign you're shaking that means you're pushing yourself to those limits

 

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dreww

MuscleChemistry Registered Member

• May 27, 2005

• #3

I thought it was just becuase your stabilizer muscles were fatigued. Don't know the chemical reason though. Would say lactic acid but my legs rarely "burn"

 

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saudades

Guest

• May 27, 2005

• #4

Mikeswift is correct. Your nervous system has been really torched when you get shaky like that--been there many times myself.

 

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Chaps

New member

• May 27, 2005

• #5

I used to get these when i was younger and i thought that i wasn't doing enough in the gym unless i was their for 2hours+, i'd also have to say it's your CNS.

 

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BiggerStronger

Member

• May 27, 2005

• #6

I always thought it was just muscle fatigue.

 

saturn1

Member

• May 27, 2005

• #7

BiggerStronger said:

I always thought it was just muscle fatigue.

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Me too. I always took it as a sign of a good day at the gym.

 

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da_Fonz

Banana

• May 27, 2005

• #8

Yeah, it can be a pain in the ass when your trying to write down in your log book.

 

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stlxnstones

New member

• May 28, 2005

• #9

i dunno if waddling around the gym on squat day counts.......... thank god it was friday and all the good lookin girls were gettin all prettied up at home.. i almost busted my ass down the steps

 

Presser

Admin

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Administrator

Moderator

• May 28, 2005

• #10

nervous system? thats new one to me,

 

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mace

VIP

• May 31, 2005

• #11

If I take normal steps after a good leg day my legs will buckle and when I get in my truck to drive home my leg shakes just holding the brake pedal at a red light. I just take it as a good workout.