Vascularity (especially those roadmap veins snaking across your arms), even if intuitively, has become one of the most sought-after signs of conditioning in bodybuilding. But behind that “peeled” look is some complex physiology. Veins don’t pop just because of low body fat; they’re the visible product of blood flow, plasma volume, nitric oxide signaling, and […]Read More
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The “pump” is a famous, revered and sought-after sensation in bodybuilding, a temporary swelling of muscles due to blood being driven into them during and after intense exercise. But beneath all of that, this effect has its roots in brain chemistry and neural activation. At the heart of the pump is dopamine, a neurotransmitter critical […]Read More