Definition
The addictive pursuit of that temporary muscle swelling and tightness achieved during resistance training. Like a drug habit, but legal and you can see your veins better.
Example Usage
Marcus is always chasing the pump with those high-rep drop sets, even though his actual strength gains have plateaued for months.
Origin
Bodybuilding culture, popularized by Arnold Schwarzenegger who famously compared the pump to sexual satisfaction
Fun Fact
Arnold Schwarzenegger once said getting a pump is like 'blood rushing into your muscles... it's fantastic' and compared it to having an orgasm.
Source: Bodybuilding and weightlifting culture
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