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Where we study the pump. Rigorously. With instruments. Several instruments. At least three.

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๐Ÿ“ฐ FEATURED RESEARCH โ€” CURRENT ISSUE

JOURNAL OF PUMP SCIENCE  |  VOL. 47, ISSUE 3  |  PEER REVIEWED (BY US)  |  IMPACT FACTOR: IMMEASURABLE
NEW HOT
"Towards a Grand Unified Theory of Pump: Evidence That The Universe Is, In Fact, Just A Really Big Pump"
Pumphrey, J.A., Gainsworth, T.R., et al. (47 co-authors, all named some variation of Pump)
Journal of Pump Science, 2026 | DOI: 10.1337/pump.2026.00001
Abstract: We present compelling evidence that the expansion of the universe following the Big Bang represents not merely an astronomical phenomenon but the original and primal PUMP. Using data from the James Webb Telescope, several dumbbells, and 6 months of personal gym observation, we conclude with 99.7% confidence that Everything Is Pump. Implications are discussed. All of them are pump.
[Full Text โ€” 847 pages] [Supplementary Pumps] [Cite This Pump]
NEW
"Does Thinking About Pumping Count As Pumping? A Randomized Double-Blind Pump-Controlled Trial"
Von Gainsberg, M., Pumpowski, K., The Pump Research Collective (2026)
Pump & Health Quarterly, Vol. 12 | DOI: 10.1337/pahq.2026.00847
Abstract: N=2,400 participants were randomized to (1) actual pumping, (2) thinking about pumping, (3) thinking about thinking about pumping, or (4) control (no pump). Primary outcome: pump. All groups showed significant pump vs baseline (p<0.0001). Group 3 unexpectedly outperformed Group 1 in 3 of 5 pump metrics, suggesting cognitive pump may exceed physical pump under certain conditions. This overturns 30 years of pump science. We are still processing this.
HOT NEW
"Gock Pump: Definition, Measurement, and Preliminary Evidence for Its Role as the Highest-Order Pump Phenotype โ€” A Systematic Review of the Emerging Literature"
Gocksworth, R., von Pumpenhausen, G., The Gock Pump Working Group (47 members)
Journal of Pump Science, Special Gock Supplement 2026 | DOI: 10.1337/gock.2026.00001
Abstract: We introduce the concept of Gock Pump (GP) โ€” defined as "the pump arising specifically from the gock, and which is of greater intensity and unknown origin than any other pump type." We conducted a systematic review (n=0 prior papers, as this concept did not exist before this paper). Using a novel GP Assessment Scale (GPAS) developed by our group over approximately 20 minutes, we quantified GP in 1,200 subjects. Findings: GP is real. GP is measurable. GP is "a lot." All subjects who self-reported pumping the gock showed significantly elevated pump markers vs. controls (p<0.0001). We recommend immediate reclassification of gock pump as a primary pump type. The gock itself was unavailable for comment.
OPEN ACCESS
"Longitudinal Analysis of Pump Trajectories in Subjects Exposed to the Pumping Zone Website (1999โ€“2026): A 27-Year Follow-Up"
Swolinski, P., Dr. Pumps-a-Lot, The Website Itself (co-author, honorary)
Epidemiology of Pump, 2026 | DOI: 10.1337/eop.2026.27yr
Abstract: We tracked 10,000 individuals who visited pumpingzone.geocities.com between 1999 and 2026. At 27-year follow-up, 97.3% reported sustained pump. 2.6% could not be contacted (presumed at gym). 0.1% reported no pump, however this was determined to be measurement error.

๐Ÿงฎ THE FUNDAMENTAL EQUATIONS OF PUMP

Derived over centuries of rigorous pump inquiry. Do not question these.

P = F ร— D ร— โˆž
Where P = Total Pump, F = Physical Force Applied, D = Drive/Desire, โˆž = The Pump Constant
Pumpยฒ = Eยทmcยฒ ร— Gains
Einstein's equation, corrected for pump. Einstein was aware of this correction but did not have access to a gym.
โˆฎ Pump ยท dA = Pump_enclosed / ฮตโ‚€
Gauss's Law of Pump: The total pump flux through any closed surface equals the pump enclosed divided by the pump permittivity of free space.
lim(Restโ†’0) Pump = MAX
The Pump Limit Theorem: As rest approaches zero, pump approaches its theoretical maximum. (Note: rest = 0 is not recommended by the Pump Medical Association)
โš ๏ธ IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: The Pump Constant (โˆž) is not technically a number and its use in equations violates several conventions of mathematics. The Department of Pump Science acknowledges this and does not care.

โš—๏ธ THE PERIODIC TABLE OF PUMP ELEMENTS

All known elements, reclassified according to their pump properties. Approved by the International Union of Pump Chemistry (IUPC).

โ–  Core Pump Metals โ–  Hyper Compounds โ–  Meta-Pump Gases โ–  Rare Pump Earths โ–  Noble Pump Gases โ–  Void Elements
1Pu Pumpeniumโˆž
2Gn Gainsite9001
3Sw Swolecium420.69
4Rp Repsite3.14
5Pr Proteinite154.0
6Cr Creatinium11.5
7Ar Arnoldite247.0
8Mx MaximusMAX
9Sk Skipium0
10Fo Formarite88.0
11Vl Volumite72.5
12Ox Oxygenium16.0
13Ts Testostrone999
14La Lacticite90.08
15PU Pumpium UltraMAX+
16Ex Excusium-1
17El Electrolite58.44
18En Endorphinium333.0
* Hover elements for full pump properties. Skipium and Excusium are included for reference only and should not be synthesized. The International Union of Pump Chemistry (IUPC) assumes no liability for improper element handling.

๐Ÿ“Š PUMP DATA & STATISTICS

Global pump metrics, updated continuously by our automated pump monitoring systems (a spreadsheet).

CHART 1: Pump Intensity by Time of Day (n=40,000 โ€” Source: Pump Science Department Survey, 2025)
5:00 AM
94%
6:00 AM
88%
12:00 PM
72%
5:00 PM
99%
9:00 PM
85%
3:00 AM
100%*
* 3:00 AM pump readings are anomalously high. Researchers have not visited the gym at 3:00 AM to investigate. They are unwilling to do this. The data stands.

CHART 2: Reasons Given by Subjects for Pumping (n=10,000 โ€” Source: The Pump Survey We Did)
THE PUMP ITSELF
78%
GAINS
65%
GENERAL HYPE
52%
COSMIC DUTY
41%
HEARD A SONG
89%
THE PROPHECY
33%

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ”ฌ DEPARTMENT FACULTY & RESEARCHERS

๐Ÿ‹๏ธ
Prof. J. Pumphrey
Chair of Pure Pump Studies
847 publications
All about pump
๐Ÿ’ช
Dr. T. Gainsworth
Assoc. Prof., Gainology
412 publications
H-index: PUMP
๐Ÿ”ฌ
Dr. M. Von Gainsberg
Experimental Pump Lab
231 publications
Active grant: $0
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Prof. K. Pumpowski
Pump Biostatistics
p-value: always <0.05
because pump
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Dr. B. Swolinski
Cognitive Pump Science
"Thought about pump
published 600 papers"
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The Pump Itself
Distinguished Professor (Honorary)
โˆž publications
No office hours needed

๐ŸŽ“ ADMISSIONS โ€” JOIN PUMP UNIVERSITY

Requirements for Admission:

  • Desire to pump
  • Basic knowledge of what a pump is
  • Willingness to pump
  • No anti-pump sentiment
  • Transcript (optional)
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Degrees Offered:

  • B.Pu. โ€” Bachelor of Pump
  • M.Pump โ€” Master of Pumping
  • Ph.Pump โ€” Doctor of Pump Philosophy
  • D.Sc.(Pump) โ€” Doctor of Pump Science
  • PUMP.D โ€” Honorary Pump Doctorate
All degrees are self-conferrable upon completion of the curriculum (reading this page counts as 3 credit hours of PUMP 101).

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