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2 May, 10 tweets, 2 min read

7 Tips To Improve Vascularity

*An Aesthetic Thread*

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Vascularity = how visible your veins are.

It's important for several reasons.

It symbolises:

- Strength
- Power
- Physical fitness/competence
- Protection
- Healthy organs/blood flow

And it just looks awesome (as long as it's not freaky, which isn't what I'm talking about).

1. Lose Body Fat

Honestly, this is going to be the #1 factor for most people.

Once the body has (this is different for everyone, but let's say 20% bf) or more, it's going to be next to impossible to have real bicep veins, veins in your shoulders or chest etc.

Body fat is...

THE thing that sits right underneath the skin, and is 'blocking' the veins from being fully visible.

Lose the body fat, and you'll gain the vascularity.

2. Gain More Muscle

Bigger muscles require more blood and greater nutrient uptake.

Simple as that.

Next up:

3. Do 20+ Rep Sets More Often

In other words, chase the pump.

This is going to enhance your blood flow significantly, and if you're doing this every 2-3 days, you're going to be walking round with PERMANENTLY increased blood flow to those specific areas.

4. Do Cardio 3x Per Week

This is good for general blood flow, and I've put it behind 20+ rep sets for a reason.

It's not as specific to bicep veins as 'arm pump training' will be, but it will increase your capillary density, so it's useful to have.

5. Consume More Sodium + Potassium

One of the biggest reason guys struggle to get a pump in the gym (ESPECIALLY when in a calorie deficit), is lack of sodium (and potassium to some extent).

You don't need to go crazy with this, but it will make #3 far more effective.

6. Blood Flow Restriction Training

*I do not recommend this, please consult with a personal trainer and/or doctor face to face before doing this.

This isn't going to be the 'baseline factor' for most people.

But it can definitely work in addition to the other factors.

7. Keep Your Body Warm

This isn't much of a practical 'tip', it's just something to be aware of:

The biggest killer of vascularity (and I would know about this living in the UK), is:

THE COLD WEATHER.

Body temperature is an important factor to be aware of.

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