How Bodybuilders Think?

[bludevil]

Well it's about beach time. I was wondering, how many other bodybuilders on here do a couple of sets of bench presses, arm curls, etc.. or even pushups and situps in their room before they hit the beach. You know, I want that pump just as I hit the beach to show off .
I was thinking, man am I conceited or is this just how us bodybuilders think.

On a serious note - how long does a pump usually last. I mean, how long can I count on my pump lasting on the beach before I need to hit the sand and do a couple more 100 pushups to get those tricep heads bulging again.

 

[Arnold]

LMAO

sometimes I will do some push-ups, however a pump does not last very long...

 

[Mudge]

There is an injectable inflamatory agent that people have used in the past for "total pumpitutde." It makes some people throw up though.

 

[eskimo515]

I have done it too. In fact, one time I actually went to the gym to do a set of presses and shrugs before I went to meet my wife and some of her friends for dinner.

 

[Arnold]

you could get the same effect with push-ups.

 

[olusco]

I usually do push-ups before I go to class or club then girls wanna touch my biceps and chest. show time and it pays off.

 

[gr81]

sorry fellas but a pump doesn't last long enough to do some pushups and then go somewhere and still have a pump. A pump can't lasst more than 20 min, if that. Well naturally anyways

 

[Mudge]

I think more than the pump, there is the feeling of muscle taxation that makes you concious of yourself.

 

[pureplaya616]

I sometimes do pushups before going out, especially if I have a t-shirt on so you can see the the veins, and I feel alot more confident with a nice pump, if I'm at a socail event.

 

[gr81]

^^
idiots!

 

[J'Bo]

Please tell me that guys dont really do this

I am so this is sad boys very sad

 

[Arnold]

it's no different than a female that "freshens" herself up, e.g. fixing make-up, primping hair, etc.

 

[gr81]

Hey J'BO, you and I actually agree on something, HA. This is VERY sad. If you actually WERE a bodybuilder you would know that 1; a pump doesn't last long enough to go somewhere with, and 2nd of all, if you had size to you, you wouldn't need to get some little pump to have people "think you are big".

Originally posted by olusco
I usually do push-ups before I go to class or club then girls wanna touch my biceps and chest. show time and it pays off.

Dude, you sound like a fuckin clown. Who do you think you are to be talkin like this? jesus christ. real bodybuilders and weight lifters don't do this J'bo, little 150 pound clowns do this shit.

 

[Arnold]

gr81, chill out, you're taking this a bit too seriously.

 

[gr81]

but common prince, listen to that statement he made. Girls just want to rush to him because he did a few pushups. I am no hater, but you have to admit man, this thread is ridiculous! I know that you know that a pump doesn't last more than a few minutes. Its statements like this that perpetuates the stereotypes of bodybuilding that most people have. This is not how true bodybuilders think.

 

[firestorm]

The "Pump" occurs due to a certain muscle in the body being gorged with blood which is caused by excersion. When the muslce relaxes the blood "gorge" disapates usually within a very short period of time 10-15 mins. I hate to agree with a certain person on here but if you have a set of guns on ya, the extra little pump shouldn't make much of a difference.
to answer the original question as it pertains to me the answer is NO. I do not perform an excercise prior to going to the beach or any event in attempts to impress someone. The only time I've ever done so was prior to walking onto a bodybuilding stage.

 

[J'Bo]

ok gr8 i may agree with you....but you have little style my brotha...why you always gotta be so damn harsh? there really isn't any reason to post stuff like that...

all i was saying was...if you want to attract a fit woman who appreciates a fit man...you dont need to pump up because she will be able to notice your hard work without you trying so hard. If it makes you feel good to do it then fine...however i am speaking from personal opinion...i go to the beach and get wet/sandy/and dont primp...cause i want to attract someone that is gonna be attracted to me wether i am wearing sweats or a thong and have an afro that blocks the sun.

 

[bludevil]

Originally posted by gr81
Dude, you sound like a fuckin clown. Who do you think you are to be talkin like this? jesus christ. real bodybuilders and weight lifters don't do this J'bo, little 150 pound clowns do this shit.

Dude, you sound like a fuckin DICK!

I've done this, and I'm more than likely going to continue doing this. I know a pump only lasts 15 - 20 minutes but man, my ego just gets a little more of a boost when my arms a pumped to the max.

 

[olusco]

Originally posted by gr81
but common prince, listen to that statement he made. Girls just want to rush to him because he did a few pushups. I am no hater, but you have to admit man, this thread is ridiculous! I know that you know that a pump doesn't last more than a few minutes. Its statements like this that perpetuates the stereotypes of bodybuilding that most people have. This is not how true bodybuilders think.

What is your frigging problem. If you do not like the style nobody call your mother f, s name. Each person has their way of doing whatever please them. Please do not be rude mother f. I do not give a rat if you are Mr Olympia or Anold. MY STYLE IS MY STYLE PERIOD. I am not going to stop cause of dirty mouth.

 

[eskimo515]

Originally posted by J'Bo
ok gr8 i may agree with you....but you have little style my brotha...why you always gotta be so damn harsh? there really isn't any reason to post stuff like that...

all i was saying was...if you want to attract a fit woman who appreciates a fit man...you dont need to pump up because she will be able to notice your hard work without you trying so hard. If it makes you feel good to do it then fine...however i am speaking from personal opinion...i go to the beach and get wet/sandy/and dont primp...cause i want to attract someone that is gonna be attracted to me wether i am wearing sweats or a thong and have an afro that blocks the sun.

I think most people who go to the gym on a regular basis enjoy this lifestyle and it makes them feel good about themselves. So if going to the gym before a meeting or a hangout session, then they should do it. I think most for me and probably others, the "pump" that everyone is talking about is more psychological than physical.

 

[slow]

I only go to the beach on the days I dont work out (yes there is such a thing such as a day off ) I it is my time to relax. although I look out for good llking women at the beach, I dont think some push ups or crunches (my friend does them before we go out ) will make a difference. I actually like going to secluded beaches with a close group of friends so I can just chill. but to answer the original thread I think bludevil (duke??) was talking about the mentality more than the action. I guess it is the same as people washing and waxing their cars before they go out. thats the car nut mentality. .

on a related topic I wonder if that valentino guy pumps him full of synthol before he goes out to a club or a beach every time. he would make a good lifeguard I am sure those arms float

 

[gr81]

Originally posted by olusco
What is your frigging problem. If you do not like the style nobody call your mother f, s name. Each person has their way of doing whatever please them. Please do not be rude mother f. I do not give a rat if you are Mr Olympia or Anold. MY STYLE IS MY STYLE PERIOD. I am not going to stop cause of dirty mouth.

My problem is that clowns like you disgrace the name of bodybuilding for everyone with statements like what you said. By the way, is it possible for you to put a grammatical sentence together so one can understand you? What you said offends me as a dedicated bodybuilder. Who do you think you are that you get a pump on your Bi's and girsl just rush to feel them, give me a break. Unless you are at least a national level competetor, you have no business talking like that. Arnold once said, "you know it is he guys in the BMW's that zoom around racing at high speeds trying to prove to everyone how fast they are, but you see the guys in the Ferari's creeping on through. They don't need to show off what they have b/c everyone knows that if they want to be, they will be the fastest." The point is that you honestly think that a little quarter inch on your 15 inch arms is going to drive women mad for the 5 minutes that more blood is engorged. how about being modest and putting time under your belt and developing your physique to the point to where you don't have to try and show off what little muscle you do have to get your precious ego stroked. As much of an asshole as you all think I am, you will never see me making a mockery of the sport I love by running around flaunting what I don't have. I am modest and respectful in the gym and out of it as well. If I have size, and I do, I don't need to search deperately by running around with my shirt off with a little pump on, people will know your a bodybuilder no matter what you wear. J'bo, I am being harsh because This really offends me. I love bodybuilding. It means everything to me. I put in my work, day in and day out, year in and year out tryin to chase goals so one day I will be pleased with my physique and always see these beginners struttin their stuff around like they are teh hottest thing on the block, just fronting. Their heads are their biggest body part. You never see teh big boys walking around fronting like that. It is disrespectful to us all who take the sport seriously and work long and hard. Like you said, women will notice your hard work without you trying, that is unless you ahev so little that you must show it off to try and attract attention. the problem is that it is the wrong attention. I'm through. I know he real motha fuckas understand

 

[firestorm]

Originally posted by J'Bo
ok gr8 i may agree with you....but you have little style my brotha...why you always gotta be so damn harsh? there really isn't any reason to post stuff like that...

all i was saying was...if you want to attract a fit woman who appreciates a fit man...you dont need to pump up because she will be able to notice your hard work without you trying so hard. If it makes you feel good to do it then fine...however i am speaking from personal opinion...i go to the beach and get wet/sandy/and dont primp...cause i want to attract someone that is gonna be attracted to me wether i am wearing sweats or a thong and have an afro that blocks the sun.

I back you on this statement regarding this guy J'Bo. I only wish I had someone back me in another thread regarding this jerk.

 

[firestorm]

Originally posted by gr81
What you said offends me as a dedicated bodybuilder.

Hey dickhead who gives a fuck if your offended!!! why don't you fuck off you prick??????? Your an egotistical asshole and nobody likes your sorry ass here!!! Go stick that ax up your ass you punk.


Who do you think you are that you get a pump on your Bi's and girsl just rush to feel them, give me a break. Unless you are at least a national level competetor, you have no business talking like that.

He has EVERY RIGHT!!! You seem to fee you have the right to say whatever the hell you like!!!! You are one sorry NWA.

 

[J'Bo]

what ever fs...i have dealt with him in another thread as well...ignorance is easy to ignore.

 

[Arnold]

Originally posted by firestorm
Hey dickhead who gives a fuck if your offended!!! why don't you fuck off you prick??????? Your an egotistical asshole and nobody likes your sorry ass here!!! Go stick that ax up your ass you punk.

firestorm, when you make these posts how are you any different than gr81?

 

[Twin Peak]

If this is that important just use those awesome NO2 supps out there!!!

 

[Twin Peak]

Originally posted by Prince
firestorm, when you make these posts how are you any different than gr81?

Yeah, ya'll really need to learn to cast insults more eloquently. Its way more fun that way too.

 

[firestorm]

Originally posted by J'Bo
what ever fs...i have dealt with him in another thread as well...ignorance is easy to ignore.

Please teach me how?????? PLEASE!!!!!!

 

[firestorm]

Originally posted by Prince
firestorm, when you make these posts how are you any different than gr81?

Prince tell me,, why are all your negative comments ALWAYS directed towards me and not him??? I just don't get it???? WTF!!!!!
to answer your question,, because YOU the owner and Prince of IM isn't saying anything to him but coming after me. I just don't get it.