How long until the "pump" sticks around?

cj778449

Been weight lifting consistently for the past two months and my arms look amazing post-workout. As soon as I turn the corner, they go back to looking exactly how they did before I hit the gym. How long did it take for your muscle definition to stick around for longer than 5 mins?

Cassandraw3

As you lower your overall body fat, your muscle definition will increase. The percentage at which muscle is visible will vary for everyone, since everyone caries fat differently and has a different amount of lean mass.

Chieflrg

Definition & pump are two entirely different things.

cj778449

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cj778449

Thanks Cassandraw3! That's exactly what I was asking about. Getting them to "show" but also look as big? as they do during a workout.

sardelsa

It took a few bulk/cut cycles for me (~2 years)

watts6151

cj778449 wrote: »

Thanks Cassandraw3! That's exactly what I was asking about. Getting them to "show" but also look as big? as they do during a workout.

Apart from synthol there’s not much
You can do post workout to keep them
Looking as big 😂

cj778449

Of course I googled that and well...wow 😂. Thanks for the laugh!

jdog022

I never look like I work out unless I’m actually working out. That natty life

sardelsa

sardelsa wrote: »

It took a few bulk/cut cycles for me (~2 years)

To clarify, that was for the original pump. Now I have a pump on top of the muscle I built.. it's a never ending cycle

Cahgetsfit

jdog022 wrote: »

I never look like I work out unless I’m actually working out. That natty life

Me too. I look like a bulging muscular beast when I work out and just after. But when the pump goes away I just look like a woman with big-sized arms.

SIGH.