Best Ways to Prime Your Muscle Pump

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You may have heard the words “muscle pump” from random dudes in the gym. But what is it, really?

The pump is when your muscles become all thick and swollen, which is essential for growth. It’s like the climax of your workout, probably why most people relate it to orgasm, even better! It makes you feel powerful, that’s it.

However, it only happens every time you have an intense, kickass workout. A lot of people are left unsatisfied when they leave the gym without experiencing it!

Here are some reasons you need to pump up your muscles, plus a bonus workout routine on how to do that, on Men’s Health:

Why a Good Muscle ‘Pump’ Isn’t Just About Vanity

Arnold Schwarzenegger once claimed that a good muscle “pump” is better than an orgasm. But that swollen feeling you get in your muscles after a tough workout may do more than just feel good—it may actually help you build bigger muscle after your workout is over, according to a review published in the Strength and Conditioning Journal. Read more…

Convinced enough? It’s not just about making you feel attractive or powerful for that matter, it’s also for maximizing your gains and regulating your blood flow.

So what are the best ways to boost your muscle pump? Read these tips by strength and conditioning coach Eric Broser on Muscle and Fitness:

9 BEST WAYS TO PRIME YOUR MUSCLE PUMP

In the iconic film “Pumping Iron,” the great Arnold Schwarzenegger equates the sensation of creating a good muscle pump with that of experiencing orgasm. Not sure I go that far, but I do agree that filling the target muscle(s) with mass quantities of blood during a gut-busting workout is a special feeling. Read more…

Here are more tips to get you all pumped up on Muscle and Strength:

No Pump Chump: Tips For A Better Muscle Pump

We all go through periods when pumps elude us. Frankly, these periods really suck. And worse, they seem beyond explanation. It’s a bloody shame, considering how motivating enlarged, vascular muscles can be. As Arnold once said, a huge pump in a body part is almost as good as having sex… and you know how you feel when you’re denied that. So what can you do? What, oh what can you do? Read more…

Like the usual things we tell you, the best ways to prime your muscle pump are to have a good workout, get enough sleep, eat a balanced diet, and find the right supplement.

Potassium, magnesium and carbs – YES, CARBS – are essential, but be sure you get them from the healthier food groups. Whole, plant-based foods like whole grains, potatoes, brown rice, yams, pasta are most recommended. See, I told you, you don’t need to fear carbs as they are needed to fuel your body.

Always aim for a good muscle pump when working out – the rush will keep you coming back for more!

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