How Pro Footballers "Get Rid" of Soreness

[@BecomeElite]

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Become Elite Matt Will you do a offseason series this year?

[@haribejishkumar9511]

Become Elite Hey matt i need some help for my knee injury.. i had a hit with my opponent knee during practise match. And its painful.. what all should i do

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[@prabalthakur4430]

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[@abhisheksathe123]

You know it was your leg day when climbing down the stairs is harder than climbing up

[@gfbgamerpt171]

ahahahhahah so true. first time I trained legs I didnt know and almost fell from the strairs of my house

[@Brandon-ju5pg]

@@gfbgamerpt171 Its a problem when I go off the bus at school since the steps down are so steep this kills me

[@lfufyxh9818]

Ikr I almost fell down the stairs

[@jakerobertson8832]

fr bro lol

[@makvic]

i can't move and i have try outs in an hour man 😭

[@jaimegonzalez1521]

It’s a love hate feeling after the game when everything hurts

[@yeetfeet1878]

Yeah exactly. When you are laying down it feels so good, but when you are walking or whatever It feels awful.

[@oj818]

Love feeling after the game And hate before a game

[@afootballguy9058]

Yesterday played like hell, and today i got soreness The worst part is i lose the game

[@JaguarBST]

@@afootballguy9058 you didn’t give up and gave it all, that’s a dub!

[@suyashneelambugg]

I like the pace of information and imagery. Other videos can be too much of a lecture of too much graphics which hurts the brain in a few minutes. Quite balanced videos.

[@jakeolay4214]

I’m watching this because my gym teacher made me lunch walk across the gym with 25 pounds on my shoulder and when you said eat healthy I looked down at my pizza rolls and got sad

[@bilalflores7154]

As a track & field runner I can tell you that everyone in our club is doing ice baths and it's the only thing that I can think of that really has this immediate "cooling" effect. Especially when we have 2x trainings per day and most of us are already feeling sored and dead just after the first training session ended. So we have this saying "go get the new legs for the second phase" meaning go have a ice bath for the second run.

[@fryPS]

Bilal Flores Don’t ice baths affect your muscle gains?

[@hatlicks18]

If your muscles are already toast, you need to recover before going again. Its pointless and even dangerous to do that...

[@arsenihohlatov9270]

2 years later you should know it is a myth

[@AndrewG975]

The research seems to indicate that ice baths have a negative effect for hypertrophic/strengths gains, however for ability to repetitively perform, has a benefit. EG for cyclists doing two session in a day, those that ice baths were able to perform significantly better in the second session than those who do not.

[@simplyuly]

@@fryPS Ik this was 3 years ago, but if u actually watched the video he literally said it doesn’t affect you

[@keylyv]

My legs are sore, and I walk like a penguin.... I need help..

[@susanabanana3929]

Same

[@vegalight196]

Its time to fly to Antarctica

[@joshua.ynginho]

need to put ur legs in cold water for a bit and u will see results

[@ezekielgibson9526]

How about piggyback

[@PaviPrasad-rz9ud]

Same

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[@ogstanley3514]

I’m a dancer who practices 7 days a week! This was honestly helpful for me since get sore soooo easily. Even though I don’t play football, this was super helpful! Thank u!

[@beetlejuice4923]

Just played 2 games for a tourtanment yesterday, im so sour so this video comes in clutch

[@ChArham-bs1ne]

Matt, I was feeling so tired today after my workout and I wanted to search a video on YT "How to get rid of soreness" as soon as I got home. I picked up my phone and had a notification of this video. I'm so thankful. Cheers.

[@ABEL-cd2sp]

But what do I do if I well can't even walk, I look like a penguin when I try to walk.

[@hannahberry1234]

TheSavageMan same !!!!

[@fosu4633]

Then just rest at home make yourself a cup of tea and eat healthy and lots of protein.

[@shelbylobdell7228]

Omg sameeeee

[@mercedespickard4762]

Same

[@TruckTaxiMoveIt]

Always listen to your body and respond accordingly, if your body tells you to rest (soreness), rest; if it tells you to stop (pulls, and ruptures) , stop. Likewise, if it tells you and it needs more elecrolytes (cramps), or protein (weakness), or fats (wrinkles) or all of the above then do what you need to do to heal properly. But in some cases especially where you're in pain, a non addictive pain reliever makes sense.

[@WinWithKeshia]

Thank you for giving some examples and actually SHOWING the movements. The other videos I’ve watched didn’t so I appreciated this.

[@toxicplauge4291]

I was doing squats and my legs were hurting soooo bad and this video made it go away thank you

[@ladytracy46]

Not me my thighs are killing me 😂

[@jacktolerico7429]

Thank you. I’m from stl so glad to see someone repping the gear.

[@BangalyKouyate.]

It's good that you're starting to take the stretching & mobility seriously... I always wondered why you never included it that much in your other series'. I'm a pro and I learned the hard way too. 🙏🏽

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BenKouyate where you play pro?

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In Finland

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Dang thats cool!

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[@anthonyr622]

3:24 he got us in the first half not gonna lie

[@dk-xg3jx]

I got sore legs and I searched so much how to avoid it and I've just opened KZbin and that's what I saw thank you so much

[@savandtay6818]

I can’t even walk. Without someone holding my hand

[@QuisiteAL]

Dude great video man, loved the format! Bet it was a lot of work, well worth it my man.

[@sen6922]

Thanks for being honest and for going straight forward with the point

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[@Lobags1984]

Hadn’t been in the gym in about 3 months due to injury decided it was a good idea for to do leg day 2 days before my game on the weekend my whole body is so sore 😂

[@ChrisAnderson-yh5gc]

You always post exactly what i need when i need it , thanks matt

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[@hannahkoffsky9817]

As a theater major, this helped alot! Thank you ☺️

[@eyadkatib8418]

Thank you matt so much just thank you for everything keep up the good work

[@victorvixterm9127]

Hey homie.. thanks Matt for this advice. I have a couple of games today so I'll probably be doing this recover tomorrow. Keep up the good work man. Your content and video gets better each time.

[@vynuul]

so cool to know you work with stlfc! i’ve played for gallagher since i was really young !

[@LoopinLlama]

After watching a lot of your videos Matt I’ve decided to subscribe. I don’t subscribe often so consider it a great compliment :) Love the content as I’m into fitness a great deal as well and love the science aspects. Hopefully I’ll be making my college soccer team soon !

[@rileyvanderloo2231]

Love your videos Matt!!!!!!!

[@abbygay7456]

i can’t walk rn i’m so sore

[@bharat8627]

Great information. I need it. Thanks Matt

[@slightlyOK4396]

Very surprised there's no mention of Glutamine supplement. THIS IS A LIFESAVER!!! Cannot stress this enough.

[@tpf4292]

so helpful to understand what's going on

[@Rbnzip]

Hey matt it would be great if you could upload a complete training session with your club

[@Davyc712]

Nutella brot He's not training with St Louis right now but he has uploaded team training sessions with them befote, go check out some older videos. It's worth the watch!

[@Rbnzip]

BVB94 I watched every single video mate, but i'd like to see new team training vids. Because i'd like to see other exercises, that pros do. But thanks for your answer :)

[@budzmanson2747]

When my knees are burning hot cold water helps me so much

[@daizygonzalez4187]

Yesterday i was playing soccer now i walk like a penguin is that a good thing-

[@ryang9243]

I have three day tryouts and i’m already ready sore in the first day

[@mxdohamv192]

@@ryang9243 thats normal

[@ryang9243]

@@mxdohamv192 Ik atleast i made the team lmao

[@jes5370]

@@ryang9243 bro same I’m sore asf rn

[@knightgfx6335]

@@jes5370 yeah I've been practicing 2 weeks for my trials on 29th March and I couldn't kick the ball today it hurt soo much

[@claudiorodriguez5865]

nice video matt, thanks

[@abbygay7456]

these exercises are what made me sore in the first place

[@bruhhhhhhh7740]

Bruh

[@1_million_yt246]

I played football whole three days without resting and now i m feeling like my whole legs are gonna fall it's shivering with pain.

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Back at it again with those truth bombs! Quality!!

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Piotr Foot GREAT VIDEO PLEASE DO MORE ON STRIKERS AND WINGERS

[@christopherwells1307]

Before I continue. Make a video on the one-hand-egg-crack you just did 😂

[@alxnd_r6345]

No way to get rid of soreness ofc. Only rest and food. But let me try to explain this. Footballers dont get sore very often because they maintain the same performance. Its like doing pushups every 2nd day. After some time your muscles wont get sore or it will be just a bit

[@carolinelegaspino8424]

Been doing stationary jog for 2 mins. And jumping jacks for 60 counts and some whole body warm ups for 3 mornings now.... And got this leg and arm sore... But im still gonna continue these anyway.. Just sharing.. lol..

[@695kaos]

Hi, I’m in correctional officer training, we did a 30 minute extreme workout circuit non stop. I’m super sore especially in my leg areas. I’ve always been sore for at least 4-5 days, hence why I don’t work out as often. But we are doing the circuit again tomorrow and I have jello legs. Idk what to do 😞

[@FluffyBunnySlippers]

Finally good quality advice

[@drunclelouieangel5453]

Very helpful. Thanks!

[@thomassmith8159]

From experience with injuries and doctors I go cold then hot. Use ice to reduce swelling and minor numbing. Then apply heat to relax the muscles and increase blood flow

[@explicitlyarchie]

Very good video !!!

[@lukasjarasunas8810]

Just when I needed this video!!!

[@adityaauti5488]

Thank you this was very help full I have a match tomorrow and have sour Legs like shit.

[@avatcollins]

Please answer for two minute tuesday, how much water to drink before during and after games i always have either too much or too little

[@dt8698]

Ava Collins your body has a way of telling you, if you feel thirsty then drink if you don't, then don't force yourself to drink.

[@idk1848]

Lol

[@alirez1000]

Professional footballers weigh themselves before and after trainings. How much weight they've lost is how much water they have to drink. There's a certain amount per kg but I'm not too sure what it is

[@rxn4704]

thanks for the video!

[@HolyMolyDoughnutShop-s]

Matt can you show me some rehab exercises for ankles as I tore All my ligaments and got it casted...this is my last week of the cast and going to get it removed the next sunday.... please...? Thank you....

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[@Football0Lover]

dude there are like 5 million physical therapy channels on youtube

[@HolyMolyDoughnutShop-s]

Kyle Butler thanks bro for the help....

[@bodh_f3222]

How does one tear All of his ligaments?!?

[@yourfatdady52]

vikram dutta M dude if u really did tear all your ligaments in your ankle that requires surgery to fix not fucking excercises

[@kayceecoty2608]

Only when I work out my upper body (chest and arms) is when I really feel DOMS. If I do heavy leg workouts and soccer, then I feel it. But right after, it’s a soreness I can’t really describe, other than it kind of feels like growing pains

[@memehehe5819]

Usually people think that soreness could be helped by stretching, ice bath and foamrolling. Really it is like 1 % of the recovery. The other 99 % are nutrition, hydration and sleep.

[@Mukeshml7]

thanks for video after 9 months i'm running and i have muscle soreness so this help :)

[@TheDangor786]

Great video, cheers.

[@انت-صلي-عالنبي-بس]

Pretty Straight forward 👍🏻💚

[@Naksh-y9c]

Nice information buddy

[@youjitsuhoneybadgers8322]

Other than rest and diet, wim hof breathing really helps me out.

[@phoenixreacts1]

You should try to take cold and warm baths after. Stretching your muscles will get rid of soreness. Focus mainly where it hurts and try to stretch it or massage it

[@conorcremin4024]

Great timing.

[@howitbe4670]

ice baths and foam rollin are the keeeeyyyyyys

[@mohak3955]

YOUR VIDEOS ARE GREAT!!!!

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[@koum9983]

Love you matt u are my motivation and i hope i will grow up to be like you🙄🙄🙄

[@etsyfnn]

my legs are hella sore from practice and when it says eat healthy i’m eating a bag of hot cheetos and a bottle of fanta

[@kante1586]

Also known as Delayed onset muscle soreness. Just eat the right food rest well and let the gains begin

[@furqanzeb7246]

I cannot even walk properly ,how will i jog

[@piotrek144]

What do you think about adding martial arts training, once or twice a week, to my normal football and gym routine?

[@f0uramxz]

ever since the world cup started, I've been training for football everyday ever since. it's catching up to me, my legs feel sore every time I kick the ball. I can't really do power kicks or dribble as well without my legs killing themselves.

[@icart83]

Great videos! They help our son a lot!!! Thank you! p.s. is that a STL T-shirt?? :)

[@enricodieljr]

Me: bro just take it. Me right now: ahhhhhhhhhhhh!

[@philroberts9266]

I played my first game in over the year after doing nothing apart from to training sessions. I played a full 90 at CB against a great team. Woke up so bad 🤣

[@o4466]

My legs hella sore, about to sleep. Had to check it out

[@timclark1218]

I’m watching this whilst foam rolling

[@Jarexle70]

When is your next game when ever it is will you make a day in the life on game day

[@jeremyreger8249]

Do a video on the Beep Test please!

[@JodabeniTV]

Like how to last longer?

[@davidvazquez510]

Can you give advice about running on a treadmill like how much speed, how much time and ect.

[@akselbattal]

Amazing video

[@allygoat5364]

soo i hadd rllyy sore legs and i watched this and did some other things ok number 1 stretch laydown and have 2 pillows put a heading pad over the pillows and this worked for me but they are still a little bit hurting but what i did worked alott in like 10 min

[@ashishtrivedi1430]

Well those exercises are actually very easy but they are next to impossible to people who r coming here like me😂😂

[@kingcuddy2679]

My football practice is tmrw and yesterday we had conditioning so im suoer super soar ;-; im just hoping ill be in good enough shape to practice

[@arnoldgareth818]

Lmao same I just skipped soccer practice twice

[@JassymanSUB]

Love that edit

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[@stevecollins6858]

I am 35 and played English football ( soccer) week in week out since I was 8. I am struggling bad these days and it happened around the age 32. My feet, legs, heels, abdomen, are beyond sore for about 5 days now and then I play on the 7th day and I repeat the cycle. It's making me feel like calling it a day now . I used to play 3 times a week. I honestly am a mess for my working week. Can't be normal this ?

[@user-ro1tv5cy5m]

I believe it's normal, I'm going through the same and I'm only 27.

[@georgef1936]

Yeah I am 34, playing football (soccer) and same thing happened to me. Probably the last 4 years it really starts to catch up with me. Stretching does help but my legs are aching so much on the same night I play that it effects my sleep too. I think I may have to go back to trying ice baths as the inflammation gets to a point where the next day is a bit of a write off. Also forget trying to do legs in the gym the following days.

[@sam20292]

Very nice & effective

[@jesusriojas3308]

This video was great

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Ok

[@HectorRodriguez-hx3yf]

To make this long story short I started Playing football when I was about 7 years old. I played for 3 teams as a LM and RM. I won tournaments. I had talent I was told from many players and Coaches. I quit around age 13 because I didn't have a drive anymore (Dumb Teen rebel phase). Later on I realized my mistake of quitting and I instantly regret it. I played my junior and senior year in high school in Varsity. Im 21 now Im not in college and I don't know what do to I miss the beautiful game a lot. Should I start playing for college? Is it too late to go pro? Even for MLS? How do I get my skills back?

[@elmosworld6167]

Hector Rodriguez this might be late but the mls might be a good option. You are gonna have to start somewhere

[@leinad5243]

Thanks man

[@DailydoseofRice]

Thanks man 💯

[@joselynmendez9233]

Can someone help me out to answer this question? Okay so every time I play a soccer game for about 20 minutes my legs feel heavy. Mostly where my calves are. What should I do to prevent that in the games?

[@matelorincz4141]

quality🙌💥

[@maximovdiyenko9709]

great video

[@sonsofliberty3081]

Nothing better than a rib eye every day. Hahaha. Creatine and amino acids with a little no2. Pitchers after a long start ran. The coach made them run a mile after exiting the game, before shower. Then the next day he made them run 2 to 3 miles. I was not a pitcher, thank goodness

[@antoniobridgeforth2362]

How long did it take you to fully recover for your surgery?

[@terrycarthy4433]

I'm 59 and legs hurt after tennis...and I don't run/ chase balls.

[@disinterested.]

great vid

[@webb555]

If I train or have a match (nearly every day 4-5 times a week) will my body eventually just adapt to that amount of exercise and become not as sore in like a few months time?

[@ok_e3w]

thats a good question, im curious too now