Solo or Partner and Motivation

[maxellyz]

i try to always work with a partner, so that i can push those last heavy reps

 

[gymtime]

A partner will almost always help you do more than you could alone. Problem is trying to find someone to keep up with me, in the gym and schedule wise. It's more trouble than it's worth.

Bump to Rob, there will always be someone around to spot you with the heavy stuff. You can tell who knows what they're doing from the new guys.

 

[Providian]

I can't deal with any workout partner, no matter how serious they are. It just screws up maintaining my focus and causes the workout to fall into energy peaks and valleys.I just need-- the music.

 

[Dannyboy]

hey monstar, i know EXACTLY what ya talkin' about!

 

[MaxBiceps]

i wish i had a partner

 

[Stangman99]

i workout solo now. had partners in the past, but got tired of the excuses and lack of motivation

 

[TheBandit]

I always train alone... no one is as into bodybuilding as I am and no one really knows what their talking about at my age either.

I'm the exact same way...the guys I know who work out arr the morons who think they can do 22309238 crunches and starve themselves and expect to have a 6 pack the next day for a pool party...pretty sad

Also, I work out in the YMCA cuz I'm not old enuff to work out in a real gym...I'm 14 and stronger then every1 who goes there LOL

 

[big4life]

I work out alone because of my work schedule, and most partners tend to slow me own. I find that I can motivate myself pretty well, the key for me is remembering my goal, and pushing myself to reach those goals. You just stay focused.

 

[bigmag]

I swear I was just thinking about this the other day....I used to workout by myself and I loved it....but I started training with a good buddy of mine and pushes me beyond belief.....he keeps reminding me not to be a lazy ass, and he knows how I like to be spotted when I need it.....I wouldn't have thought this before but it's definately beneficial to have him there to work out with me. I would even go as far to say that my workouts suck when my partner isn't there to push me.

 

[theoak01]

i workout alone,my friends are all to lazy to put in the dedication i have been and they all ran out to buy some n large to because they think thats what i am on that got me up to 177 from 165 in about 3 weeks,i dont even ask for a spot at the gym usually unless im doing squats,i let one guy try to spot me on declines last week and i was pushing hard because i generally cant and this guy grabs the bar from me and i said im ok im ok and then he took it and racked it,i was pissed off large