By MACROS | Published on July 12, 2017
One of the most sought after feelings for any gym rat is the skin-splitting feeling of the pump. Here’s what you need…
Beetroot
This veggie will turn your biceps into bowling balls. Being rich in nitrates, it increases blood flow to the muscles.
Protein bars
A high quality protein bar will contain glycerol, which is an odourless, syrupy liquid that super hydrates your muscle.
Spinach
The dark, leafy green that contains the highest amount of magnesium for improved blood circulation.
Banana
High in potassium and carbs, the former regulates blood flow while the latter fills muscles with glycogen.
Whole eggs
Vitamin B12 found in those yellows facilitate healthy muscle contractions, which are important for that 3D look.
Pork loin
You’ll find a load of nitric oxide-making arginine in pork, ready to start dilating your blood vessels.
Water
Our muscles are made up of 70% water. 92% of our blood is water. Not enough water means no pump.
Red wines
They contains agmatine, which is a nitric oxide promoting agent for intense muscle pumps. A small glass the night before is recommended above using it as a pre-workout.
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Cottage cheese
Rich in protein, calcium and sodium, which help maintain the blood volume you need to increase your vascularity and pumps. Stick to the RDA of 2g per day of sodium.
Dark chocolate
The flavanol here, epicatechin, is behind why you’ll get swole muscles during your workouts.
Ginko Bilboa
A supplement that has been shown not only to increase brainpower but also muscle.
Watermelon
One of the richest sources of the proven pre-workout pump ingredient, L-citrulline.
Beef
Highest natural creatine containing food, which pulls water into your muscle cells (exactly where you want it) to expand them. Eat it today for tomorrow’s workout.
