What is a key practice regarding DOMS when planning plyometric sessions?

What is a key practice regarding DOMS when planning plyometric sessions?

• A. Train through DOMS
• B. Allow DOMS to dissipate before the next session
• C. Increase volume during DOMS
• D. Avoid warming up

Answer: (B)

Planned plyometric work should respect how the body recovers after high‑impact training. DOMS reflects muscle tissue stress and temporary reductions in strength and control. Waiting for that soreness to subside before the next session helps protect technique, maintain performance quality, and reduce the risk of strains or other injuries. Pushing ahead while still sore or increasing volume during this recovery window adds stress to recovering muscles and can slow progress or cause setbacks. Warming up remains important to prepare the muscles and tendons for explosive work, so skipping it would hinder readiness rather than help. If soreness is mild, light activity can help, but the overall approach is to schedule the next plyometric session only after soreness has dissipated.

Planned plyometric work should respect how the body recovers after high‑impact training. DOMS reflects muscle tissue stress and temporary reductions in strength and control. Waiting for that soreness to subside before the next session helps protect technique, maintain performance quality, and reduce the risk of strains or other injuries. Pushing ahead while still sore or increasing volume during this recovery window adds stress to recovering muscles and can slow progress or cause setbacks. Warming up remains important to prepare the muscles and tendons for explosive work, so skipping it would hinder readiness rather than help. If soreness is mild, light activity can help, but the overall approach is to schedule the next plyometric session only after soreness has dissipated.