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Thread: Did your quest for a pump become an addiction?

post 10000188560 05-27-2026, 05:56 PM
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Did your quest for a pump become an addiction?

Similar to a craving for caffeine, does the desire for a pump overwhelm you to the point where you can’t skip weight training workouts?
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post 10000188566 05-27-2026, 06:00 PM
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When I was younger, sure. Heading to the gym right now, goal is strength, longevity and look good in my suits.
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post 10000188606 05-27-2026, 06:31 PM
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There was a time in my life when it was an obsession. It was the most important thing. For a long time.


I am trying to get back in that mindset.
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post 10000188619 05-27-2026, 06:45 PM
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I couldn't care less about a pump. I train for performance
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post 10000188623 05-27-2026, 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted By SuperHercules⏩
I couldn't care less about a pump. I train for performance
This but if u want a good pump take 3-4grams of L-citrulline an hour before dead srs
post 10000188624 05-27-2026, 06:47 PM
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Yes.
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post 10000188627 05-27-2026, 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted By explosiveMidget⏩
This but if u want a good pump take 3-4grams of L-citrulline an hour before dead srs
I take citrulline all the time, but just for nitric oxide

I take beta alanine for fun all day too just to see what it does. Apparently It's for massive pumps. It's a precursor to carnosine
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post 10000188629 05-27-2026, 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted By SuperHercules⏩
I take citrulline all the time, but just for nitric oxide

I take beta alanine for fun all day too just to see what it does. Apparently It's for massive pumps. It's a precursor to carnosine
i take thse bad boys as well but 2-3 so if ur sensitive to caffeine i'd avoid it like the plague 200mg per shot it's got beta alanine citrulline and creatine in them

post 10000188633 05-27-2026, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted By explosiveMidget⏩
i take thse bad boys as well but 2-3 so if ur sensitive to caffeine i'd avoid it like the plague 200m per shot it's got beta alanine citrulline and creatine in them


I was big dosing creatine for a few weeks but forgot to continue recently. I just had 10 grams a few minutes ago and I'll have some more tonight

Caffeine I don't need since I drink several cups of coffee each morning and some matcha every day
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post 10000188655 05-27-2026, 07:16 PM
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post 10000188733 05-27-2026, 07:54 PM
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Felt good a few years back. I'm a slightly fat cardio bunny now tho.

I do enjoy a runner's high these days.
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post 10000188762 05-27-2026, 08:16 PM
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I traded the pump for tendonitis ded srs . Can’t get enough of it
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post 10000189265 05-28-2026, 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted By Ironmanlet⏩
There was a time in my life when it was an obsession. It was the most important thing. For a long time.


I am trying to get back in that mindset.
I’ve gotten into and out of that mindset multiple times over the past 5 years, I’m getting back into it currently
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