MuscleSport Pump + Hydration: Optimal Muscle Contractions for a Fuller Pump

MuscleSport Pump + Hydration Supplement Facts

MuscleSport has taken this concept of + Hydration across several of their product lines. A consumer can get products like Creatine + Hydration, Amino + Hydration and now they can get their hands on Pump + Hydration.

Hydration is a highly underrated aspect of how much it actually contributes to overall exercise performance. By combining blood flow ingredients with an electrolyte formula users will achieve a fuller pump, which brings nutrient rich blood into the muscles, while keeping your muscle cells properly hydrated for muscular endurance which promotes proper muscle contraction.

MuscleSport’s Pump + Hydrations is a 40/20 serving product. We will discuss the supplement facts panel on the 20-serving dosage (2-scoops).

Citrulline – 8,000mg

Citrulline has become an extremely popular ingredient used in pump products and non-stimulant pre-workouts. The ingredient is converted into arginine when consumed. Citrulline bodes a much better bioavailability than arginine which is why many brands elect to use it.

When citrulline is converted to arginine it triggers the nitric oxide pathway. This, in turn, pushes more blood into the muscles for your workout. There’s the obvious aesthetic look of the pump, but deeper than that users are getting the benefit of muscular endurance and recovery. 

Benefits of citrulline start at as little as 3-5g. This 8,000mg dosage is a sweet spot for citrulline.

Taurine – 2,000mg

Taurine serves multiple purposes in dietary supplements, specifically non-stimulant pre-workouts. The first job of taurine is to aid in electrolyte regulation. Proper hydration is a key, but ensuring those electrolytes are working for you is a job of taurine. Taurine helps move sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium in and out of cells, keeping them hydrated and functioning correctly—especially during exercise or heat stress.

When you pair taurine with citrulline you achieve fuller pumps. When you pair taurine with sodium you get better contractions. When you compare taurine with magnesium you experience less cramping.

The 2,000mg dosage of Taurine is a solid add.

Agmass – 1,500mg

Agmass is a branded version of agmatine sulfate. The main function of Agmass is to prevent the breakdown of agmatine. If you remember correctly, citrulline converts to arginine in the body. Agmass ensures that this conversion to arginine is sustained leading to longer, fuller pumps. 

A secondary benefit of Agmass is it may help increase pain tolerance. This isn’t to say if you break or tear something you won’t feel it, but it can help aid you through a 1MR or an additional few reps.

The dosing of 1,500mg is nice, as it is above the typical 1,000mg we’ve seen.

VasoDrive-AP – 508mg

VasoDrive-AP is a derivative of casein protein. This has been clinically studied for vascular and cardiovascular support. VasoDrive-AP has been shown to improve blood flow and vasodilation (relaxing and widening of blood vessels). This allows the pump to be achieved quicker, fuller and for longer. In turn this also helps support healthy blood pressure and muscle recovery. 

The 508mg dosage is the correct dosage of VasoDrive-AP.

Pine Bark Extract – 250mg

Pine bark extract is used to help sooth the pump. Pine bark extract improves nitric oxide availability rather than spiking it (versus exogenous nitrates), meaning that the pump can be more under control. It aids in relaxing the blood vessels which is why it pairs extremely well with VasoDrive-AP and citruline. 

The dosing of 250mg is above the recommended 150mg which is a good thing for those looking to achieve long lasting pumps.

ElectroRev Hydration Matrix – 930mg

MuscleSport puts nearly a full gram of electrolytes into this formula to add in cellular hydration and muscle performance. The three main electrolytes used are sodium (aids in muscle contractions), potassium (aids in preventing crams) and magnesium (aids in relaxing the muscles to prevent cramping). A common ratio users look to is sodium to potassium. Because sodium is listed first one would assume you are most likely getting a 2:1 ratio of sodium to potassium which has become a standard.

Organic Coconut Water Powder – 500mg

Coconut water powder is strictly used to help with proper hydration. Coconut water has been known for decades to help improve overall hydrations levels. Better hydration levels will equate to better performance during your exercise.

The 500mg dosage is standard. 

Himalayan Pink Salt – 500mg

Before brands started putting salts in pre-workouts I would add my own. Sodium is a key electrolyte to achieve the best success in the gym. It aids in overall cellular hydration that directly leads to improved muscle contractions. Better contractions means a better pump and better chance at building lean muscle mass.

Astragin – 50mg

Astragin from Nuliv Science is used at 50mg to help ingredient absorption and uptake in this formula. This aids in limiting waste in the body.