How to increase pump

Vascularization is achieved by increasing the size of the blood vessels and also by creating new blood vessels.

To have more dilated veins is a visual effect that vascularization provides and an effect that a lot of people like. However this isn’t the only effect provided by vascularization. The more vascularized an athlete is, the easier it is for him to gain muscle mass, since the organism will have an easier time bringing nutrients to the muscles.

But how can you gain the results described above?

Increase the intensity of your workout- If you have long pauses between sets (whether it’s to chat, to rest or for other reasons) it will be more difficult for you to increase your vascularity.

The increase in vascularity occurs through the increase of pressure on the arterial walls which happens with heavier workouts with more repetitions and supersets. Not giving time for the muscles to rest during the workout is a good way to achieve this. There will be time to rest after your workout is done.

Reduce your body fat- Body fat hides your muscles and bulging veins. Therefore, by significantly reducing your body fat, your veins become more visible.

Reduce water weight and avoid liquid retention- The reduction of water in the body will increase vascularization. But let’s call attention to a common error when attempting to reduce liquid retention which is reducing the consumption of water. When you reduce the amount of liquid you consume, the body instinctively retains water. Therefore, the correct way to reduce water weight in the body and increase vascularization, is to drink even more water. Avoiding products with salt is another way to reduce liquid retention.

Perform cardiovascular exercises- this kind of exercise helps not only to reduce excess water accumulated in the body and eliminate body fat, as it also helps increase blood circulation, which aids in making the vascularization process more efficient.