I cant get a lifting partner :(

[thebrute]

Go solo. . .

Thats what most of us do around here.

sad but true...
tb

 

[Naeem]

Solo is the best way, learn to train on your own, in your own zone and comforts.

 

[Hannibal]

Solo is the best way, learn to train on your own, in your own zone and comforts.

You rarely can push yourself harder than a REAL training partner can...especially if they are stronger than you. At least that has been my experience.

 

[LeeJunFan]

I tend to work out more if i'm with a partner talking about stuff, i find myself getting a bit bored sometimes on my own

 

[Lord_Suston]

I like having a partner around the same strength, when one gets stronger the other has to keep up. I think the best partner IMO are the one's who are open to new ideas and do a good amount of research.

I have one of the best crews around in NY

 

[MnFguy49]

I like having a partner around the same strength, when one gets stronger the other has to keep up. I think the best partner IMO are the one's who are open to new ideas and do a good amount of research.

I am in this same boat, my partner and I are very similair in size, strength, experience, motivation, and we both do quite a bit of research.
Good luck bro, I'd talk to those bigger guys. I'm willing to bet they'd like to help you, and would see and admire your work ethic.

 

[BigWh1tey]

I'm with Hannibal on this. A good training partner can make all the difference in the world.

As far a s the big guys go, my first partner was benching in the mid 500s raw , when i was hitting a giant 185. Whenever possible , train with people stronger than you.

 

[MsBeverlyHills]

"train with people stronger than you"

how do you spot for someone benching 3 times what you do??? I try to train w/someone close to me on stats so I dont accidentaaly kill them

 

[BigWh1tey]

"train with people stronger than you"

how do you spot for someone benching 3 times what you do??? I try to train w/someone close to me on stats so I dont accidentaaly kill them

I used to hand off to him all the time, just because you can't bench 500 doesn't mean you can't spot 500. My GF has spotted me a many times on +500 benches and + 600 squats , shes not weak by any means, but she not as strong as I am. Also i have been lucky enough to train with groups or teams of lifters, some stronger, some weaker, all competent to spot and load.

My point about training with people stronger was the motivation and inspiration they provide. If I was worried about safety I would train on the smith machine with the rest of the pussies.

 

[MsBeverlyHills]

I used to hand off to him all the time, just because you can't bench 500 doesn't mean you can't spot 500. My GF has spotted me a many times on +500 benches and + 600 squats , shes not weak by any means, but she not as strong as I am. Also i have been lucky enough to train with groups or teams of lifters, some stronger, some weaker, all competent to spot and load.

My point about training with people stronger was the motivation and inspiration they provide. If I was worried about safety I would train on the smith machine with the rest of the pussies.

geez... your one strong boyfriend!!!

personally- I would be freaked spotting for guy w/your #s-- but thats just me-- if you really got stuck, I prob couldnt pull that kind of weight up...(Havent had too since I have weak-ass boyfriends..lol).