Two questions...pump & vascularity....

[musclebutt]

try doing a giant set, 3 or more exercises for the same body part- done with out a break with 8-12 reps. You should get a pump from this, if not try another set. if you dont get a pump yet, something is wrong.

[Cold]

tons of bs advice. ur simply low on carbs, and remember, carb loading doesn't take full effects for 3, 4 days. you cannot eat a meal full of carbs before your workout and expect monster pump. progressively up ur carbs for a few days. also watch your sodium intake. when was the last time u had a good amount of sodium? don't cut all sodium. go crazy on it once in a while is good for ur body and blood flow.

[Montague]

Why?  Are you expecting better growth with a pump and vascularity?

Hi Princess,
I just had a similar discussion with another guy at my gym earlier this week.
I agree with you and the latest research concerning this issue.
I tried explaining that there’s no direct correlation between pump and growth, but he wouldn’t budge.

So I put it another way with this reasoning:
A pump doesn’t cause muscle hypertrophy. It just means there’s a bunch of blood in the muscle.
Like an erection.
That’s a blood pump, right?
Assuming the blood volume/growth principle is true, then surely after every no-reason boner all men experience around age 14, every guy should have between his legs a peninsula that has its own zip code.

Finally, the guy gave in and accepted the facts.
Presumably, I guess his own peninsular shortcomings affirmed my argument.

Monty

[Princess L]

ego dearest princess... ego...

Still...
I don't get it    It's not like (during the pump) you look any different to the average person.  Is it like the game cock puffing out his feathers?

every guy should have between his legs a peninsula that has its own zip code.

LOL 

[gtbro1]

Vasularity is mainly due to  genetics and bodyfat levels,in my opinion. Even when I have abs,I am not very vascular.Look at Cutler. For a pro,he isn't all that vascular.

[pushinweightwi]

I dont think it is the end all be all in gaining muscle I personally like getting a pump when I train.  As long as you train for more than a pump(i.e. progressivly getting stronger and or larger) it wont hurt your gains.

[Carmello]

NO Shotgun. Without question.

[Wino]

I train hard and properly, but recently I havent been getting much of a pump.. anywhere.

Is there anything I should/shouldnt be eating prior to the gym.

I finish eating a combo of white/brown rice & steak, few veges an hour before the gym. I have creatine, glutamine, with say orange juice a half hour before also

Am I doing anything wrong??

my 2 cents is overtraining might be an issue. When I flatten or do not get sore I skip the muscle a week or two. When I come back it seems much better.