[Legend]

I am quite new to bodybuilding. But lately I have been going to the gym seriously. But when I workout I rarely get the 'pump', which arnold talked about. If I do get it, it is for a short time. I have this empty feeling when I walk out like I haven't done enough.

How do I know I am doing enough and pushing myself?
How do I get a pump consistently?
Do I lift bigger weights?
Should I go for more reps/sets?
Should I stuff like pushups to aid it?

Thanks guys.

PS - This is my first post on the forum, so tell me if I do something wrong, ok?

[chrispghmuscle]

post your training routine?

[I 4m Legend]

u should really focus on the muscle contracting... focus on that instead of performing the exercise. Your body will cheat itself when it can so its ur job to keep the muscle working during the set. Slow the movement down a little and actually feel the muscle work. Now if that doesnt work make your time inbetween sets shorter.

[prime52]

It's as satisfying to me as, uh, coming is, you know? As, ah, having sex with a woman and coming. And so can you believe how much I am in heaven? I am like, uh, getting the feeling of coming in a gym, I'm getting the feeling of coming at home, I'm getting the feeling of coming backstage when I pump up, when I pose in front of 5,000 people, I get the same feeling, so I am coming day and night. I mean, it's terrific. Right? So you know, I am in heaven.
-Arnold


im still waiting to cum after every workout

[chrispghmuscle]

get a porno mag.

[gringo220]

Originally Posted by chrispghmuscle

get a porno mag.

lol..that gives me a good pump!

If you're taking your sweet time between sets and not putting a good amount of effort into it. Every time I do arms my tri's get such a pump they feel constantly flexed. I get them for al other exercises but not every time. try lowering the weight and doing a few more reps but keep them less then 12. Shorter times in between sets. Switching up your routine.Doing a few more exercises or an extra set for each one you do now. Do you ever feel a little sore the next day or the day after that?

[chrispghmuscle]

^^I'm married I get pumped all the time..

[gringo220]

haha...I only get pumped on the weekends :( ......It's when the gf comes and stays.

[chrispghmuscle]

Ok bump

[nicez3f]

you might also be eating to close to your workout. i notice if i am in a rush and eat like 20 min before a workout that i dont get that good of a pump. im pretty sure this is because your body is already performing an important task breaking down the food and shuttling it to muscles and when you try to lift on top of this i bet youll feel a little weaker and not as good of pump. thats just my guess tell us yor nutrition and workout so we can get a deff answer.

[ZackKnight]

nicez3f, I'm the exact opposite. I eat a banana or two on the way to go workout and i feel better than ever. It's amazing.

[nicez3f]

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