So I have been using High Volume but as we all know , changing it up here and there is what makes this sport fun.
Any recommendations on products to try out for my next purchase that are top quality?
What's up brother!
When looking for a great pump product, you should be looking for things like clinically dosed nitric oxide boosting agents and a cellular osmolarity effecting compound like HydroMax glycerol. Clinically dosed is ESSENTIAL to getting the most for your money. Taking an under-dosed pump product would be like taking 100mg of Ibuprofen for a broken leg -- it just won't cut it. Technically you're ingesting the compound, but not near enough to get the desired effect. Some hot and proven compounds on the market as of now for pumps include 2:1 bonded citrulline malate, agmatine sulfate, N-acetyl L-cysteine, and HydroMax glycerol.
Citrulline malate is a powerful NO production agent that works by “refueling” nitric oxide production. When arginine becomes metabolized by nitric oxide synthase to become NO, citrulline acts as a turnover promoter, producing more arginine and thus more nitric oxide. 2:1 bonded Citrulline malate is simply two parts of the amino acid L-Citrulline blended with one part malic acid. Data has shown that the malic acid may be effective at improving endurance. More nitric oxide means more pumps, more vascularity, and better training sessions. Citrulline also has research to support its ability to reduce muscle fatigue, increase training volume capacity, and decrease muscle soreness.
Hydromax® glycerol has been shown to help users attain a full, engorged looking physique by promoting an influx of fluid into cells. Glycerol works by positively affecting osmolarity and increasing fluid volume within muscle and blood cells.
Agmatine Sulfate acts as a positive modulator of nitric oxide synthase, and has shown to increase nitric oxide levels via this mode of action. It works differently than citrulline malate, which makes it a great addition to a stack.
Lastly, N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine (NAC) works by increasing glutathione levels in the body. Glutathione plays an essential role in modulating nitric oxide synthase and maximizing nitric oxide levels in blood vessels. NAC works as a precursor to glutathione biosynthesis while also agonizing the enzymes within cytosolic fluid that are involved in glutathione regeneration.
These are some of the most proven ingredients on the market today, and you're really not going to find a better stack than this for a pump. If you're looking for a new comprehensive pre-workout in general, ATP Nutrition has just formulated a new product called Perform Kinetics. It features the latter compounds above, all at clinical doses. The product includes clinical, non-prop blends of potent nootropics, stimulants, and adaptogens like rhodiola rosea. In my opinion, Perform Kinetics is the "thinking-lifting man's" pre workout! There are some giveaways going on on Instagram so feel free to check it out!!!
