After leg day: the 3-step skincare routine for people who lift
Last set of squats done. Your quads are gone, the stairs are a problem, and you still have to get home. The one recovery slot every lifter already has is the shower after.
State of Recovery (S.O.R) was built for that shower. Three steps with magnesium, arnica and menthol, in the time you were already going to spend under the water.
Eat, drink water, sleep, and keep the next session sensible. Then use the shower you're already taking.
Gel, scrub and moisturiser after leg day: 1,350mg of magnesium across the full routine, and no extra time on top of your normal shower.
The basics come first.
No skincare routine replaces water, a proper meal, sleep and sensible programming. If something hurts rather than just feeling worked, see a physio or your doctor. S.O.R sits alongside the basics. It doesn't stand in for them.
3 steps after leg day.
Muscle Shower Body Gel
A clear gel that lathers to a white foam. Work it over quads, hamstrings, glutes and calves. The cooling hits from the first lather.
Muscle Shower Body Scrub
The exfoliating step, with arnica in the formula. After the gel, then rinse. Use it 2-3 times a week; leg day is a good one.
Muscle Body Moisturiser
After the shower. Towel off, then work it into quads, hamstrings, glutes and calves. It stays on.
$110 bought separately. Ships free in Australia.
Every split ends in a shower.
The full 3 steps. Moisturiser on the legs before you sit down.
Gel in the shower, moisturiser on shoulders, chest and back. The scrub waits for one of your 2-3 scrub days.
Gel and scrub in the gym shower, moisturiser before you get dressed. All 3 tubes fit in a gym bag.
Gym shower or home shower.
Gym shower: gel and scrub, moisturiser on before you change, out the door. Home shower: the same 3 steps, with more time to work the moisturiser into your legs.
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Start with one product.
You don't need the whole routine to start. The Muscle Body Moisturiser ($40) goes on after any shower. If you want all 3 steps, The Recovery Stack is $100 for the set. Never used a body moisturiser? Read the training case for step 03.
FAQ
Can I use it in the gym shower?
Yes. The gel and moisturiser are 250ml and the scrub is 200ml, so all 3 fit in a gym bag.
Which product first?
The gel. Then the scrub on your scrub days, then rinse. The moisturiser goes on after you towel off.
How much magnesium is in the routine?
1,350mg of magnesium across the full 3-step routine. S.O.R is a cosmetic product and this is not dosing advice.
Do I need all 3 steps?
No. Start with the Muscle Body Moisturiser if you want one product. The full routine is The Recovery Stack at $100, against $110 bought separately.
How often should I use the scrub?
2-3 times a week. The gel and the moisturiser go on after every session.
Is the menthol too strong?
It's a cool feel on the skin once it's on. If your skin is sensitive, try a small area first.
Recovery, built in.
Start with the MoisturiserShop The Recovery StackAlso read: Do guys need a body moisturiser? · Magnesium shower routine vs a bath · Running recovery routine · HYROX recovery routine · Pilates recovery routine · The 5-minute post-workout shower · Hot or cold shower after training? · Gifts for someone who trains · The training-bag checklist · HYROX race week
S.O.R is a cosmetic product.