Ive been cutting for 1 month now. I notice that over the last year or so I have had a significant loss in vascularity and pump. At first I thought this was a body fat issue. I cut down to 9% and still not much vascularity.Then I thought maybe its a carb issue, I refeed 2-3 times a week on 600+ g carbs. The strangest part is, the last long cut I did ( 9% bf) I would consume NO carbs ever. I was significantly more vascular all of the time. This could be do to a couple of reasons in my opinon. First would be pre workouts/ fat burners. I used to take these all of the time. Especially Oxy elite pro. I would have a pump all damn day. Maybe its just because of stimulants. The only other thing that I can think of is my training is different. Its far more optimal than its ever been but Im still missing my damn pump. I dont do super high volume like I used to since i'd never progress like that. I have gotten way stronger over the past year but still cant get a damn pump. Feelsbadman.jpg Maybe I can try sitting in a sauna to drop some water.
The only thing now that is giving me vascularity are tri and quad drop sets.
Anyone have any suggestions on how to get my pump back/ veins back?
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04-07-2014, 09:41 PM #1Registered User
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Muscles not as hard as they used to be.
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04-07-2014, 10:39 PM #2Registered Will Smith
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Less glycogen in muscles
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04-07-2014, 10:52 PM #3Registered User
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^^he said he does refeeds 3x a week though.
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04-08-2014, 02:08 AM #4Registered User
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The only thing that comes to mind that also might be affecting your appearance in the way your describing would be that possibly your sodium levels are higher than before making you hold more water. The caffeine was a diuretic also.
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04-08-2014, 07:06 AM #5Registered User
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There are a pile of external factors that affect vascularity, many of which are independent of your macro intake/workout. Skin tightness and lighting are fairly critical, but those are fairly obvious. Do a little research and you'll learn a lot.
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04-08-2014, 09:42 AM #6Registered User
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Wanna try reading what i wrote. I refeed on 600g + of carbs twice a week.Originally Posted by MarkThat
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04-09-2014, 08:39 PM #7Registered User
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Originally Posted by ShadowFox08
Thank you for noticing! Repped for not being a retard. Anyone else have any ideas with an IQ greater than a toaster?I am not a bodybuilder,powerlifter, or fitness model. I just like to workout to push my limits in every fitness element and feel good. I am just here to motivate and spread scientifically proven knowledge to the best of my ability and prevent bro-science and dangerous advice.
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04-09-2014, 08:41 PM #8The Philosopher
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i would help but, i see your rep power. STRONG LOCATIONOriginally Posted by Msm1771
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04-09-2014, 09:42 PM #9Registered User
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Originally Posted by dasphilosopher
places!I am not a bodybuilder,powerlifter, or fitness model. I just like to workout to push my limits in every fitness element and feel good. I am just here to motivate and spread scientifically proven knowledge to the best of my ability and prevent bro-science and dangerous advice.
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