"The Pump"

[Macrae88]

I had a wonderful pump in my arms last night which made me realize something. I don't get the pump very often. Anyone know anything more about this? How can you get it? best way to get it? what to do when you get it? anything really. thanks

[chazzy1864]

High reps, short rest periods.

[230plus]

I had a wonderful pump in my arms last night which made me realize something. I don't get the pump very often. Anyone know anything more about this? How can you get it? best way to get it? what to do when you get it? anything really. thanks

You lift that much in your signature at 16, and do not know what a pump is...OR how to get one.

[Mr.NoPrint]

higher reps, short rest, **** load of carbs (in the muscle, blood, liver) and water between every set.

[LiL USMC BBer]

**** load of carbs (in the muscle, blood, liver)

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OP, "the pump" is nothing more then blood forcing itself into the muscles to the point of it being swollen up. Sometimes to the point of being painful, atleast for me lower back and forearms are usually pretty painful pumps.

Ya "the pump" looks cool for a little bit, but its nothing more then bloodflow to your working muscles.

[64Man]

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OP, "the pump" is nothing more then blood forcing itself into the muscles to the point of it being swollen up. Sometimes to the point of being painful, atleast for me lower back and forearms are usually pretty painful pumps.

Ya "the pump" looks cool for a little bit, but its nothing more then bloodflow to your working muscles.

this^^^

[mmafighter1294]

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OP, "the pump" is nothing more then blood forcing itself into the muscles to the point of it being swollen up. Sometimes to the point of being painful, atleast for me lower back and forearms are usually pretty painful pumps.

Ya "the pump" looks cool for a little bit, but its nothing more then bloodflow to your working muscles.

agreed. like how many peoples veins are visible on their forearms when lifting, especially curls. just the bloodflow increasing.

[thiba17]

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OP, "the pump" is nothing more then blood forcing itself into the muscles to the point of it being swollen up. Sometimes to the point of being painful, atleast for me lower back and forearms are usually pretty painful pumps.

Ya "the pump" looks cool for a little bit, but its nothing more then bloodflow to your working muscles.

This is completely true. It should just feel really warm and full of blood. The pump I got in my triceps yesterday was rediculous, even a bit painful !

[RulkSmash]

Eat more.
















Haha just kiddin! Holy crap at your stats! Your'e a BEAST for 16 yrs old! But seriously, it's hard for me to get a "good pump" as well, I find that I get as much as a pump that I can when going through the cycle of the specific exercise verrrrrry slowly and controlled, especially any exerrcise that involves my arms. The fast/high rep method just doesn't seem to work for me.

[Macrae88]

You lift that much in your signature at 16, and do not know what a pump is...OR how to get one.

This is my 2nd year in lifting.. The first time I actually heard the term was a few days ago. Doesnt mean I've never gotten it before, I just never knew what it was until I read about it in a post. Knowledge on what a pump is does not affect my training in anyway, as you mention, as you can see by my sig

[chazzy1864]

This is my 2nd year in lifting.. The first time I actually heard the term was a few days ago. Doesnt mean I've never gotten it before, I just never knew what it was until I read about it in a post. Knowledge on what a pump is does not affect my training in anyway, as you mention, as you can see by my sig

Looking at your sig, your squat stat begs to be questioned.

[gomez26]

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OP, "the pump" is nothing more then blood forcing itself into the muscles to the point of it being swollen up. Sometimes to the point of being painful, atleast for me lower back and forearms are usually pretty painful pumps.

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norprint did have a point, but it was underdefined.

if u are glycogen depleted u will not get as good a pump. but if u are not glycogen depleted, any extra carbs will not make a difference.

[wwarrior2469]

Looking at your sig, your squat stat begs to be questioned.

I don't question it. I immediately assume he does it wrong. I mean he puts his shrug as an e-stat....just saying.

[ironwill2008]

norprint did have a point, but it was underdefined.

if u are glycogen depleted u will not get as good a pump. but if u are not glycogen depleted, any extra carbs will not make a difference.

^^^^This. Nutrition is certainly a factor.

[captinfocker]

I don't question it. I immediately assume he does it wrong. I mean he puts his shrug as an e-stat....just saying.

this

[chinesemuscle]

he's 16 and 6'5, they consider knee twitches as full squats.

[PatFel]

You shrug the same as you deadlift? This is strange . . .

Still you're a huge unit

[Orlando1234977]

OP, "the pump" is nothing more then blood forcing itself into the muscles to the point of it being swollen up. Sometimes to the point of being painful, atleast for me lower back and forearms are usually pretty painful pumps.

Ya "the pump" looks cool for a little bit, but its nothing more then bloodflow to your working muscles.

Actually, this is inaccurate from both a scientific as well as vast majority anecdotal evidence from bodybuilders (not strength coaches)

Check out the Oct. 2010 article in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research entitled, The Mechanisms of Muscle Hypertrophy and Their Application to Resistance Training.

"Basically, the pump is caused by a buildup of fluid within the cell, facilitated by the accumulation of metabolic byproducts, which function as osmolytes. Studies show that intracellular hydration (i.e., cell swelling) can mediate hypertrophy both by increasing protein synthesis and decreasing proteolysis. Thus, there is a physiologic basis by which the pump may augment hypertrophy and it would be imprudent to dismiss this potential role."

-Brad Schoenfeld, M.Sc., C.S.C.S.

Brad Schoenfeld, M.Sc., C.S.C.S., is an internationally renowned fitness expert and widely regarded as one of the leading authorities on body composition training (muscle development and fat loss). He is a lifetime drug-free bodybuilder, and has won numerous natural bodybuilding titles including the ANPPC Tri-State Naturals and USA Mixed Pairs crowns.

[Macrae88]

Looking at your sig, your squat stat begs to be questioned.

I dont blame you, and it's no where near a parrallel squat by any means. The best I can bend to while maintaining form is about a 50-60 degree angle.

[mmafighter1294]

I dont blame you, and it's no where near a parrallel squat by any means. The best I can bend to while maintaining form is about a 50-60 degree angle.

then lower the weight

[wwarrior2469]

I dont blame you, and it's no where near a parrallel squat by any means. The best I can bend to while maintaining form is about a 50-60 degree angle.

You have a lot of potential.

Take the weight off and do it right.

[chazzy1864]

I dont blame you, and it's no where near a parrallel squat by any means. The best I can bend to while maintaining form is about a 50-60 degree angle.

Curious as to what prevents you from going lower? Lack of proper form? Flexibility? Ego?

[JohnnyD111]

[im2manly]

Curious as to what prevents you from going lower? Lack of proper form? Flexibility? Ego?

Ego.

+those stats aren't that crazy for a 16 year old football player...especially bench and deadlift.

[dizzzane]

Ego.

+those stats aren't that crazy for a 16 year old football player...especially bench and deadlift.

I'd say given his weight, his bench is certainly lacking.

[Farley1234]

Curious as to what prevents you from going lower? Lack of proper form? Flexibility? Ego?

My guess is he starts by bending his knees.

[jgetbigj]

thread went from 16 y/o kid asking about the pump to regulars bashing his estats. classic bbdotcom.

[farmar]

thread went from 16 y/o kid asking about the pump to regulars bashing his estats. classic bbdotcom.

well he did admit its not a full squat....


Why post a weight your "squatting" at if your not actually squatting that weight?

[chazzy1864]

thread went from 16 y/o kid asking about the pump to regulars bashing his estats. classic bbdotcom.

I think now it is people curious as to why he is purposely limiting and looking for a way to help him fix it.

classic beebeedotcom, genuine posters get genuine help.

[andom]

I think now it is people curious as to why he is purposely limiting and looking for a way to help him fix it.

classic beebeedotcom, genuine posters get genuine help.

This.

I find a lot of kids view weight lifting as a dick measuring contest, unnecessary.