Yes. Essentially what is happening when you lift weights is that you are tearing (injuring) muscle tissue, and it heals stronger (bigger). There are many schools of thought as to how hard you should lift and for how long you should recover. It is definitely normal for a first timer to be sore for several days.
IIN for my muscles to still hurt a few days after going to the gym?
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Yes. Essentially what is happening when you lift weights is that you are tearing (injuring) muscle tissue, and it heals stronger (bigger). There are many schools of thought as to how hard you should lift and for how long you should recover. It is definitely normal for a first timer to be sore for several days.