Do sore muscles always equal muscle growth?

By Revathi Murugappan

Post-workout stretches are great to alleviate tight muscles and reduce the symptoms of DOMS. — Photos: Pexels

No pain, no gain, right?

It’s something many of us have been told, although it’s not necessarily true.

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