Do you lift with a partner? - Page 2 - Bodybuilding Discussion on Bodybuilding.net Training Forum

Kane · 08-30-2007, 12:41 PM

I like a partner but only if they can keep up and keep me motivated. Nothing worse than someone that wants to talk the whole fuckin time. I find a good partner can really help me push the big weight around. Mostly psychological stuff, but for me that can mean the difference between hitting a 5lb PR or 20lb PR

_Wolf_ · 08-30-2007, 01:21 PM

i like working out alone. im a loner.

unless i can workout with my gf....she's the only training partner id let train with me

Sleazy · 08-30-2007, 01:36 PM

I'm lucky enough to have a training partner who goes with me. He really only comes in handy on bench maxes or last sets, but I find having a partner is essential when your really pushing yourself on a strength focused program.

Although, sometimes I think its good to have the fear when lifting alone that if you don't push out the rep your going to be die under all the weight

hunt0r · 08-30-2007, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sleazy

Although, sometimes I think its good to have the fear when lifting alone that if you don't push out the rep your going to be die under all the weight

haha I agree on that point Sleazy...that is how I made it through my last set of OH presses yesterday!

EricT · 08-30-2007, 02:21 PM

Oh, yes, the POD program.

Progress or die!

Johan · 08-30-2007, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric3237

Oh, yes, the POD program.

Progress or die!

Hahaha this is true. I like the point made about lifting stronger when someone else is around. For some reason this is the case with me to.

J-Rock · 08-30-2007, 03:37 PM

It all depends on which body part I am working on. I usually need a spotter for chest and legs because I go to failure on my last set and need someone to keep me balanced, otherwise I could go about my workout by myself. Its good to workout with someone for me though because I am studying to become a trainer.

widdoes2504 · 08-31-2007, 05:19 AM

For the most part I lift alone with only a spotter for the really heavy stuff, but if I can find a good partner then I am open for working out together. Haven't found one yet though.....

Adam1116 · 08-31-2007, 08:13 AM

Yeah, I'm a solo guy too! I try to get people to go but no one I know works out, at all. But I guess when they try to get me to do the things they love, like eat pizza or cake, I won't do that either so I suppose I cant complain. Plus the only people at my gym are largish lesbian women or skinny gay men. Sometimes the women spot me.

Pitysister · 08-31-2007, 02:16 PM

hahahahha.

08-30-2007, 12:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
Kane Rank: Lightweight Experience: 3-5 Years Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,590 Country: Gender:	I like a partner but only if they can keep up and keep me motivated. Nothing worse than someone that wants to talk the whole fuckin time. I find a good partner can really help me push the big weight around. Mostly psychological stuff, but for me that can mean the difference between hitting a 5lb PR or 20lb PR
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08-30-2007, 01:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
_Wolf_ Rank: Light Heavyweight Experience: 3-5 Years Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas Posts: 3,832 Gender:	i like working out alone. im a loner. unless i can workout with my gf....she's the only training partner id let train with me
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08-30-2007, 01:36 PM	#13 (permalink)
Sleazy Administrator Rank: Lightweight Experience: 3-5 Years Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,243 Country: Gender:	I'm lucky enough to have a training partner who goes with me. He really only comes in handy on bench maxes or last sets, but I find having a partner is essential when your really pushing yourself on a strength focused program. Although, sometimes I think its good to have the fear when lifting alone that if you don't push out the rep your going to be die under all the weight
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08-30-2007, 02:21 PM	#15 (permalink)
EricT Moderator Rank: Heavyweight Experience: 7-10 Years Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 5,835 Country: Gender:	Oh, yes, the POD program. Progress or die!
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08-31-2007, 05:19 AM	#18 (permalink)
widdoes2504 Rank: Lightweight Experience: 10+ Years Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,267 Country: Gender:	For the most part I lift alone with only a spotter for the really heavy stuff, but if I can find a good partner then I am open for working out together. Haven't found one yet though.....
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08-30-2007, 03:37 PM	#17 (permalink)
J-Rock Rank: Member Experience: 3-5 Years Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 335 Country: Gender:	It all depends on which body part I am working on. I usually need a spotter for chest and legs because I go to failure on my last set and need someone to keep me balanced, otherwise I could go about my workout by myself. Its good to workout with someone for me though because I am studying to become a trainer.

08-31-2007, 08:13 AM	#19 (permalink)
Adam1116 Rank: New Member Experience: 1-2 Years Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 13 Country: Gender:	Yeah, I'm a solo guy too! I try to get people to go but no one I know works out, at all. But I guess when they try to get me to do the things they love, like eat pizza or cake, I won't do that either so I suppose I cant complain. Plus the only people at my gym are largish lesbian women or skinny gay men. Sometimes the women spot me.
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08-31-2007, 02:16 PM	#20 (permalink)
Pitysister Rank: Middleweight Experience: 1-2 Years Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,465 Country: Gender:	hahahahha.
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