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Could be a number of things. I've noticed since I've hit the over 40 bracket, even the smallest deviation from my "norm" can have a huge impact on my training. Maybe your sleep, stress, hydration. If my sleep gets messed up, or especially if I get more stressed than normal I can tell in the gym. Pumps aren't the same and strength/drive isn't what it should be.
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Originally Posted by
Sourpower
How’s your form and tempo? Maybe you can tweak that a bit? I get better pumps with strict form and slow negatives than any other method.
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My form is impeccable because I am afraid of injuries. I consider my tempo to be in the average range. I dont time my rest periods between sets. But I'd say I rest between 2-3 minutes in between sets. As far as my tempo during the actual exercise; I try to control the negative portion of the exercise. Again, because I want to avoid injuries like the plague. So, not super fast, or super slow, but very controlled. I can definitly slow things down as you suggest. That would probably be even safer for my joints. Thanks for chiming in, brother. I'll make sure to provide updates of my progress.
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STAY HYDRATED !!!
WATER !!
CARBS !!
the pump ingredients is simple.. hydration/blood, and carbs/glycogen
if your not getting a pump then your probably not getting enough of either. spend 24hrs adding A LOT MORE. then test the waters then adjust
now you can add in a nice squeeze !! and keep your rest periods short !! i see you said 2-3 min so do 1-2 max.
if heavy great, but if light then add in a few more reps.
only train and concentrate on one muscle per workout.
stick with a few movements only. don't change exercises 10 times and abandon your almost pump you were about to get.
hope this helps. let us know
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Originally Posted by
Exo-Gen
STAY HYDRATED !!!
WATER !!
CARBS !!
the pump ingredients is simple.. hydration/blood, and carbs/glycogen
if your not getting a pump then your probably not getting enough of either. spend 24hrs adding A LOT MORE. then test the waters then adjust
now you can add in a nice squeeze !! and keep your rest periods short !! i see you said 2-3 min so do 1-2 max.
if heavy great, but if light then add in a few more reps.
only train and concentrate on one muscle per workout.
stick with a few movements only. don't change exercises 10 times and abandon your almost pump you were about to get.
hope this helps. let us know
As I get a little older adding in a small amount of carbs mid workout has helped as well. I usually use a dextrin of some sort. In a rush I use fruit juice.
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JohnMcc
Beet root juice or a powdered beet root supp helps with pumps. A pump supp containing a mix of taurine, citrulline, arginine, etc can help as well. Happy lifting bro
i believe pomegranate juice is a good alterative for beetjuice as well
arginine powder smells like cum ! wired. wonder if it cums in a gel ? kidding. i've taken before but couldnt help but notice
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As I get a little older adding in a small amount of carbs mid workout has helped as well. I usually use a dextrin of some sort. In a rush I use fruit juice.
Speaking of carbs... I workout in the morning, so I've only consumed one meal (breakfast) before I head to the gym. Perhaps I need to switch to evening workouts. That way, I'd have more total carbs in me by then.
*I just hate going to the gym when it is packed (evenings). Mornings are normally nice and quiet.
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Speaking of carbs... I workout in the morning, so I've only consumed one meal (breakfast) before I head to the gym. Perhaps I need to switch to evening workouts. That way, I'd have more total carbs in me by then.
*I just hate going to the gym when it is packed (evenings). Mornings are normally nice and quiet.
You can add some carbs to your last meal and that would help also.
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What’s your caffeine intake like? I cut way back on caffeine this year in my pre workouts, also train on an empty stomach. I’ve noticed the lower caffeine helps with the pumps personally. I generally run a full scoop stem free and about a 1/4 scoop stem.
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What’s your caffeine intake like? I cut way back on caffeine this year in my pre workouts, also train on an empty stomach. I’ve noticed the lower caffeine helps with the pumps personally. I generally run a full scoop stem free and about a 1/4 scoop stem.
I do not consume any caffeine since I suffer from anxiety issues. And believe me, I miss coffee.
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