Achieving the "Pump"

[MikeyG]

Bros, I just had a bicep/tricep routine today and for some reason I couldn't achieve the 'pump' feeling in my arms!

I know there's alot of factors may inhibit my 'pump' feeling in the muscle that you're training on---

but, I'd like to know what is the most influencial factors in order to get a good pump? Diet, Water Intake, Routine?

Is it wise to use maximum weight for 4-6 reps, or 60% of max- weights for 15 reps--- fast slow? etc?

Any comments welcome--

 

[Fatty4You]

I get my best pumps with 8-15 reps. But actually my most fantastic pumps come from the 5x5 routine where i do first exercise heavy for 5, then the next two exercises i choose do higher reps 8-15. It rocked!!!

-Fatty

 

[louden_swain]

Pumps are possible with the mind to muscle connection.

 

[DrBones]

I get deadly pumps from roughly 10+ reps with super slow negatives... In my bis anyways....

 

[MikeyG]

great replies, especially the mind to muscle connection.

I see what you're saying in that one. So, is the total focus is the key?

I just believe achieving the 'pump' what really triggers muscle growth, because just fatiquing the muscle (just by working it) doesn't lead into growth, simply burns calories... do you k now what i'm saying?

 

[Manu]

Bros, I just had a bicep/tricep routine today and for some reason I couldn't achieve the 'pump' feeling in my arms!

I know there's alot of factors may inhibit my 'pump' feeling in the muscle that you're training on---

but, I'd like to know what is the most influencial factors in order to get a good pump? Diet, Water Intake, Routine?

Is it wise to use maximum weight for 4-6 reps, or 60% of max- weights for 15 reps--- fast slow? etc?

Any comments welcome--

Also what you eat plays a role.
If i cut carbs in my diet there is no rep range that will make any pump.
Pre workout meal is important.
Try this: water + glycerine + maltodextrin + whey + creatine + arginine preworkout.
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