Started training with a Partner

[OMEGA]

Just wanted to pass on a tip.
If you can train with someone who will do your exact split and train like you do,
DO IT.
In the last 3 weeks I have taken a computer engineer friend under my wing, though he uses alot less weight then I do he is already coming up, and my own intensity has increased since I have a spot and someone to keep me honest on the exercises we do.

 

[Ramcononer]

Sooo True...I always lifter better with a partner. They help you stay motivated and pick the bar off your face.

 

[swordfish151]

Just wanted to pass on a tip.
If you can train with someone who will do your exact split and train like you do,
DO IT.
In the last 3 weeks I have taken a computer engineer friend under my wing, though he uses alot less weight then I do he is already coming up, and my own intensity has increased since I have a spot and someone to keep me honest on the exercises we do.

This is soooo true...I used to have a buddy that would "mimick" my training split..problem comes when they fall off the map...

 

[JuicedAthletics]

I like training with a partner on core exercises. Just so that the bar isn't sitting on my face. But besides that, I like to lift on my own. I can focus, get into the zone, work at my own pace, go with the feel of my body and not what someone has written down in their little journal.

But I agree, partners are a plus if they can stay with it.

 

[filthyr]

Definitely agree 100%. Have been training alone 5 months now, trained with a freind at a local Golds Gym last night. He helped totally annihilate my chest
and tris. Well worth the 20 minute drive!

 

[mlong23]

This is soooo true...I used to have a buddy that would "mimick" my training split..problem comes when they fall off the map...

How this sucks so bad. Had a friend who did everything I did, awesome workouts. He moved. My brother in-law got into working out, awesome workouts. He gets lazy, and quits working out. I almost have nothing to say to him anymore when I see him.

 

[fuitilium]

I agree that training partners are good until they disappear. Happens everytime. I've trained alone now for the better part of 8 years. I don't go quite as heavy but at least I know that I'll show up

 

[Wulfgar]

I have never kept a consistant training partner for more than 6 months or so. It was actually a woman. She was AWESOME!! I got into incredible shape because the rapid pace she set just kicked the hell out of me.

 

[yoop33]

I wish I had someone to push me more. I use a lot of machines and dumbells that I can drop just incase I fail but not much of free weights just cause I don't have anyone

 

[Ramcononer]

sometimes I dont like asking people for spots which sucks. hey buddy can you give me a spot..a minute later hey bro can you spot me again...thats why a partner helps..but it is sooo true..they always seem to fall off.