The Muscle Pump - Fact or Myth? The Muscle Pump is Necessary to Build Muscle Mass Many bodybuilding experts both past and present say that the muscle pump is a necessary process in order to build muscle mass (or to make world records in weight lifting). ... http://www.squidoo.com/world-records-in-weight-lifting Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:15:43 -0600 FeedCreator 1.7.2 Sat, 08 Sep 2007 13:59:37 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/world-records-in-weight-lifting   The Muscle Pump - Fact or Myth? The Muscle Pump is Necessary to Build Muscle Mass Many bodybuilding experts both past and present say that the muscle pump is a necessary process in order to build muscle mass (or to make world records in weight lifting). Is this true or just another marketing gimmick? Well in short the answer is NO! Bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts have had this concept drilled into their heads now for many years, that the muscle pump during a weight training session is required to gain or build more muscle mass. This statement is false and let me tell you why? Now anyone can achieve a muscle pump and yet not even stimulate the muscle for growth! How many times have you heard a fellow bodybuilder in the gym say 'do this it will give you a crazy pump!' Now that may be but will it benefit you in your ultimate goal of gaining muscle mass? The muscle pump is simply more blood gorging into your muscle tissues and staying there for an extended period of time. Now don't get me wrong this can be a very satisfying feeling obtaining a muscle pump as you look bigger and more vascular. It will boost anyone's ego, am I right? Unfortunately this will not determine if you have stimulated that targeted muscle for maximum growth. All it means is you did enough work to require more blood flow to that particular muscle. Now the reason I say anyone can do this is because you could put 10 lbs on a bar and bench it 300 times and obtain a massive pump! However you will do nothing to stimulate that muscle for growth, which is what you want. If you do lower reps and pump out only 5-7 reps to failure and gave it your all, however you have no muscle pump? That is fine as you have stimulated that muscle to it's maximum on that set, which is going to set you up for huge muscle gains! So there are a lot of supplements out there today promoting the muscle pump and that their product will give you that feeling all throughout the day everyday. Now if you like this feeling then be my guest and purchase the product and these Nitric Oxide supplements will do that to some extent. However they will not do much in terms of actually promoting muscle growth. These supplements do work in terms of obtaining a pump and increasing blood flow and vascularity, however as far as muscle gains they are not the best supplement on the market today. So in short the muscle pump is not necessary to build muscle mass and make those huge muscle gains. So don't let some idiot in the gym who thinks he is a know it all tell you any differently, as there is no scientific backup proving that the muscle pump is required to build muscle mass. This theory has been tested before and no substantial evidence has been proven to back up this theory. Keep on lifting and keep those muscle gains coming.     The Use Of Bodybuilding Equipment To Maximize Results In order to achieve their goals, bodybuilders must have a bevy of tools at their disposal. Of course, their greatest tool of all is their body; but in order to elevate their physical body to the level that they need to compete, they must utilize a combination of intense diet and exercise. However, the exercise required by bodybuilders also necessitates the use of bodybuilding equipment to maximize the building and sculpting of muscle. Bodybuilding equipment includes those materials that help bodybuilders increase their muscle mass it is not as high a price as you’d pay if you should injure yourself lifting weights incorrectly.and sculpt muscles. Such equipment normally includes different sized weights and is either used as a part of a weight training machine or as free weights (those weights free of the machine). What is most important in the use of this bodybuilding equipment is proper technique. For those who are novices in weight training, it is absolutely imperative to work with a trained professional who can guide you in proper technique so as to avoid injury and maximize results. The easiest and most convenient way to find professionals of this kind is to sign up at a local gym. If you are serious about bodybuilding, a reputable gym can provide access to all of the bodybuilding equipment you will need to realize your goals; and, even more important, it will provide you access to personal trainers who can help you meet your objectives in an effective and safe manner. Gym membership may be pricey. But Bodybuilding equipment – such as weights – is used to continually strengthen, and therefore build, lean muscle mass. Effectively building muscle relies on consistent weight training through “sets” of different moves focused on particular muscle groups. Many bodybuilders follow a routine in which they work on legs and abdominal muscles one day and arms and back the next. A professional trainer can help you put together a routine that works best for your schedule and is based on the specific fitness goals you wish to meet. Ultimately, the most important piece of bodybuilding equipment is your body itself. No weight training will effectively help you realize your goals without the proper support through diet and other healthy lifestyle commitments. With an overall lifestyle committed to working towards optimum physical fitness, you will quickly realize your bodybuilding goals. http://www.gainmoremusclenow.com     Sat, 08 Sep 2007 13:59:37 -0600