The Role of Sodium in Muscle Pumps

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IronPatriot77
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The Role of Sodium in Muscle Pumps

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Is anyone else salting their pre-workout meal?
Peterdyday
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1/2 teaspoon of sea salt before training is mandatory.
TropicStrength
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Blood volume increases, better pump, better performance.
CanuckLifter
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I thought salt was bad for blood pressure?
RusTitan
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Only if you are sedentary. Lifters lose salt through sweat.
IronPatriot77
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Tried it today. The vascularity was insane.
IronBlokeUK
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Salt + Carbs = God Tier Pump.
GarageLifter303
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Combine with 5g Citrulline.
MapleMuscle
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Don't forget to hydrate though.
SlavPower
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Salt is the cheap secret of the pros.
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