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As others have suggested, this is a classic "it depends" question. Well all exercise is, but at least with a 'simple' exercise like running there's fewer variables and it's easier to gauge intensity. With pump it depends on how heavy you lift, how heavy you are, what effort you put in (are you missing reps?), how long the…
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This ^^^ The muscle ache is small tears, but unless you eat sufficiently well afterwards they won't "gain". They will repair, but may source the energy required for this process from other muscle tissue if there isn't sufficient resources.
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OK, OP. It IS possible, but you're going to need to dedicate 3 hours a day to exercise, mostly cardio, and survive a strict calorie controlled diet - 1200 calories a day; no eating them back.
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Does the machine have a 2.5kg switch? If so then try 37.5kg. If not, I would stick to 40kg and do as many as you can in your final set. You'll know you're improving when you can do one more than last time.
