Why do your muscles hurt more two days after you work out?

Why do your muscles hurt more two days after you work out?
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I'm not a trainer but I believe it is due to a buildup of lactic acid in the muscle tissue as a byproduct of metabolism. My trainer says to drink as much water as possible after the workout and stretch before bed the day of workout and again in the next morning.
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