Glossary / Recovery
DOMS
Delayed onset muscle soreness after unfamiliar or strenuous exercise.
Short Definition
Delayed onset muscle soreness after unfamiliar or strenuous exercise.
Plain-English Explanation
DOMS means delayed onset muscle soreness after unfamiliar or strenuous exercise. In practice, it helps name fatigue, rest, and the work that happens between sessions.
No Lies Lifting uses it as a plain-language reference point, not a magic rule by itself. Usually peaks later than acute soreness.