Is pump really necessary for muscle growth?

[Fit Guru]

But I was talking about Olympic lifters and not Powerlifters.

Gotcha

[SisterSteel]

Re: Is pump really necessary for muscle growth?

gotcha

lol.....

[GSRacer]

In my opinion, pushing your limits, muscle confusion, the resulting breakdown of muscle fibers, and sufficient calorie intake for the fiber repair to result in hypertrophy is what is needed for growth. A pump is just an indicator that increased blood flow is in that muscle. Is it a sign that you are doing something that could lead to hypertrophy? Yup. Is it necessary for hypertrophy to occur? Nah.

[Fit Guru]

If a pump is not necessary for growth then why do supplement companies spend billions of dollars testing and manufacturing supplements to five you a pump?IE: NO boosters,creatine,igf-1 etc?the ultimate goal in the gym is to get a good pump.

[SisterSteel]

Re: Is pump really necessary for muscle growth?

If a pump is not necessary for growth then why do supplement companies spend billions of dollars testing and manufacturing supplements to five you a pump?IE: NO boosters,creatine,igf-1 etc?the ultimate goal in the gym is to get a good pump.

I would argue that much of what the supplement companies sell is nothing more than marketing hype. They make claims that if you take this or that (whatever name you want to put in there) you'll wind up looking like Phil Heath.

[Ironguruera]

I would argue that much of what the supplement companies sell is nothing more than marketing hype. They make claims that if you take this or that (whatever name you want to put in there) you'll wind up looking like Phil Heath.

Agreed sister. They want us to believe we need the products to have productive workouts.

Ive tried many NO style pre workouts over the years. I notice the biggest effect they have is keeping me up late and making me piss all day after I take them.
The best pre workout I've used yet is test base /tne lol.

I personally like high volume pump inducing workouts.

[Encino_Mang]

Re: Is pump really necessary for muscle growth?

Not exactly a bodybuilders physique or at the point of mr whatever......but Coan is pretty well developed on low reps (I'm guessing he does low reps)

[Orange24]

The Supp industry is the biggest scam ever.

[SisterSteel]

Re: Is pump really necessary for muscle growth?

Not exactly a bodybuilders physique or at the point of mr whatever......but Coan is pretty well developed on low reps (I'm guessing he does low reps)

Ed Coan is da MAN. Only 1 of 2 people to pull sumo 900+lbs raw and he did it in the 220lbs CLASS!!!! HOLY SHIT.

[Fit Guru]

I would argue that much of what the supplement companies sell is nothing more than marketing hype. They make claims that if you take this or that (whatever name you want to put in there) you'll wind up looking like Phil Heath.

Then you could say the same about protein powders and fat burners and they are all nessesary.

[xdude]

Re: Is pump really necessary for muscle growth?

I would argue that much of what the supplement companies sell is nothing more than marketing hype. They make claims that if you take this or that (whatever name you want to put in there) you'll wind up looking like Phil Heath.

yeah most is crap .. but I have to admit ,I think I get a good pump with NO. products
I am sure it some what psychological.. but that warm feeling all over .. love it ..and think it is worth it ..

[Fit Guru]

Well I train with 2 of the top pros in the world and yes they are sponsored and get free supps(so do I cause they give them to me)and they drink them before,during and after their workouts.when no one but us is looking.why on earth would they waste their time drinking them if they didnt have value?

[SisterSteel]

Re: Is pump really necessary for muscle growth?

Well I train with 2 of the top pros in the world and yes they are sponsored and get free supps(so do I cause they give them to me)and they drink them before,during and after their workouts.when no one but us is looking.why on earth would they waste their time drinking them if they didnt have value?

I think some supps are helpful but you have to admit a lot is just marketing ploys to help line the supp companies pockets. That's just how big business works.

[red crayon]

Re: Is pump really necessary for muscle growth?

They always claim that you will get better results with our product, maybe even better than steroids. Thats what the adds usually say anyway. I have used many different brands and In my experience you might get better recovery or even a decent pump. If the product is really great it wont be on the market long because the FDA will find some way to get it pulled off the market. Its sad but true, They will tell you anything to get you to spend a buck or two on their product, Thats how most of the supplement companies are. Not all but most.

[Fit Guru]

I think some supps are helpful but you have to admit a lot is just marketing ploys to help line the supp companies pockets. That's just how big business works.

I do think the market is flooded unnecessarily with BS products. I have a buddy whose kitchen table is covered with bottles. It's insane. I take 4 products. And 26 steroids. All at one time! Lol