Is this level of Vascularity Normal??

**polky** · 06-05-2010 05:00 AM

So, ever since I can remember I have been able to see my veins quite clearly. When I was a massively skinny boy it was really obvious.

I've been working out for about 4 years now (am 21) and I've always gotten pretty pumped. However I am now starting to get too pumped and on the last couple of bicep curls for example it is actually painful and feels like I'm gonna rupture something.

What do u think? am I just at the extreme end of vascularity or is there anything I can do?

Here is a pic of my right arm with a bit of a pump (not during workout just at home)

**Nicholars** · 06-05-2010 09:33 AM

Get a tan so they dont look green!

But yes that is pretty ridiculous vasularity... maybe if you want it to be less you should avoid vasodilatiors such as pump supplements etc.

And maybe use more vasoconstrictors such as caffeine and antihistimines?

Im not an expert though maybe go to docs if its a problem. If it really bothers you then increasing BF will make them less visable.

**roadz** · 06-05-2010 10:39 AM

Looks immense. I can't really offer any advice other than count yourself lucky!

Edit: Just seen another thread where you say you use NO2 products... I'm sure you're aware that they cause a pump/more vascularity, so I'm not really sure why you've opened this thread and asked for advice?

**beN123** · 06-05-2010 10:56 AM

I find my veins pump up alot if im eating a lot of carbs. These past couple days where im on high fat they are barely noticeable.

**aBhorsen** · 06-05-2010 11:00 AM

I find i can't get any Vascularity :P

**Bobby-bandito** · 06-05-2010 11:32 AM

You complain about vascularity and then you say you take NO2 products.. I think you are just trying to show off.

**roadz** · 06-05-2010 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Bobby-bandito

You complain about vascularity and then you say you take NO2 products.. I think you are just trying to show off.

Yep, this is what I was trying to say without being too direct... Fail?

**hailtotheking** · 06-05-2010 11:36 AM

If you are very lean with low levels of subcutaneous fat you can get good vascularity like that. You can also have specific areas of your body where there are low leves of subcutaneous fat so that veins are more prominent in those regions than others.

**Tauren** · 06-05-2010 11:48 AM

I'm probably the only one, but this immediately made me think about the Family Guy where Stewie does bodybuilding.

Vascular Stewie Sound Bite

**Indiscreet** · 06-05-2010 12:23 PM

The only place I have visible veins is my hands and feet. I'm female, but I have low vascularity even for a woman. I remember having a blood test at the age of 13 and it took them six attempts to find a vein in my arm.