I can't deny that I love to workout my arms, lately I haven't been getting a good pump. But today it was a totally different experience, I could feel my triceps and biceps filling up with blood. They felt like they we're going to explode. So what did I do different this time, well I worked out harder and lifted heavier weight.

Doing heavier weight can really give you a better pump, you have to remember to push yourself every workout. Not giving your workout everything allows your body to plateau and not build that extra muscle you're looking for when it comes to competition in sports, whether it be bodybuilding, baseball, or hockey. The athletes who succeed are the ones who are willing to go that extra distance.

Now I'm not talking about doing heavier weight that can sacrifice your form, please don't do that. Tack on five or ten more pounds which you can do in a proper motion. See I tend to be lazy and just do the regular weight my body is used to. Sometimes because I'm not feeling much energy and I'm not up to working out hard. We all need to forget about being lazy and push our bodies. That's where having a good training partner comes in handy. I do miss working out in the gym, having workout buddy really helped give me a pump I was looking for.

Back in my college days I have to say I was bigger. I totally know it too because I worked out harder and trained at the gym. My pumps were better and I felt so good afterwards. And I attribute it to my workout friend Dan, he gave me that extra push I was looking for when I worked out back in the day. Now that I train at home, I tend to be a little lazy and just do an average workout with medium weight, still knowing I can do a little more weight.

Since I stepped the weight up today and having more energy, I just got an overall better pump. Just felt I had to make this post, I think it will help encourage both amateur and pro body builders alike. So next time you workout, try doing five or ten more pounds on your sets. And remember, that's only if you can do it with proper form. Believe me, it will give you that bigger pump you are looking for. Bigger pumps mean bigger muscle gains! And if you can, try squeezing in an extra rep or two on your last set.