Work out partners.

[Willyumyum]

if you guys work out alone how do you train that you dont need a spot just interested in knowing?

If there's something you feel you really need a spot on just grab some dude in between sets, usually peopel are very kind towards bros who need a spot. I have never changed my workout because I didn't have a spotter... maybe sometimes work out 5-10 pounds likghter than I would, if i cant find someone to spot me....

YUM

 

[Nathan]

if you guys work out alone how do you train that you dont need a spot just interested in knowing?

I just ask the closest guy. Sometimes it really blows though when you're always asking different people and they either help way too much or not nearly enough. Do you know how frustrating it is to be trying to squeeze out one more rep but get stuck half-way and get no help at all? Fucking weight doesn't move for like 15 seconds and the guy doesn't even give a small push. After I finally have to give up before I hurt myself, I feel like picking up a 300lb. dumbell and punching the guy in the face with it.

 

[drummerbuilder]

i do sometimes

you really need to make sure she understands the rules
of the gym though:
1) no fucking off and talking between sets
2) work hard
and most importantly....
3) anything i say at the gym doesn't count!

i think i've lucked out here with a good one, but like the other guys have said, don't count on getting a good spot
on the heavy stuff like benches and squats

she actually keeps me pretty well focused when we're there together

 

[MikeyLikesJuice]

i wouldn't be able to concentrate on wieghts if my girl is there, and partners slow you down, like stated before, unless they are serious about the sport like you are

 

[John Woe]

My best friend is a girl and I'm trying to get her started back in the gym. It wouldn't bother me at all because she would be doing her own thing when she learns the proper routine. How could anyone have a girl spot them? I can't see my best friend who weighs 105lbs hand me my 170lb dumbell when I'm about to do a set of military db presses. I guess some guys aren't much stronger than there girls. Hey everyone has to start somewhere!!

 

[balboa41]

170 lbs dumbell military presses? Has anyone ever heard of such a thing. you must be as big as a gorilla!

 

[John Woe]

I never give stats or get involved talking about personal things because I know how quick people are to flame. But honestly, yes I do 170lb dumbells, and for double digit reps. I could careless if anyone believes me or not. I don't need to lie for attention. And to be honest I wish my gym would get heavier db's because 170's are a joke on incline presses. Like I said it's fine if people think this is false, but obviosly you haven't seen any serious bodybuilders or powerlifters. Anyhow, have a good one. Peace!!

 

[overrx]

me and my g/f goto the gym together, shes pink, i swallow her, and get another girlfriend for tommorow....j/k

 

[dirty]

there are a husband and wife couple that train together at my gym.They are into their late 40's early 50's and look heaps better than 99% of the people at the gym.It is inspirational to watch them train and see how good they look.
I once went to the gym with my ( now ex) girlfriend.Fuck that was such a mistake.Perhaps it was a lack of communication on my behalf.She couldn't understand why I didn't want to fuck about and have conversation with her, and she kept asking me " what should I do now?".
I should have been stoked that she wanted to be involved in an activity that I love,but instead it just frustrated me!
dirty

 

[orca]

I do and its so damn frustrating, I got stuck on my seventh rep with around 270 on flat bench. unfortunatly it was a little to heavy for both of us at that point, I just about got killed I also looked like a fool . But its kinda nice because shes always there and ready to go to the gym and she doesnt give me any shit for all there roids I take and the asshole that it makes me.


Later
ORCA