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Thick dog Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 1488) |
posted August 07, 2000 04:05 PM
 
Do you like training alone or with a partner? I usually like to train by myself because I like to go at my own pace, but a couple of times per week, I like to squat and bench with freak that trains in my gym. This guy is 5'10, 265 lbs and incredibly powerful. Granted he has some bodyfat on him, but it's pretty fun squatting with him. Occasionally, I'll go up to 4 plates and grind out a few reps, then he'll get under it and basically jump up and down with it. Last week he did 405 for 8 reps on the bench and today he says he is going to try 500 for the first time. I am almost afraid to spot him. I like training with huge motherfuckers, because I think it inspires you to train that much harder. It may be an ego boost training with skinny, weak people, but I don't think you get as much out of it. IP: Logged |
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Romeo Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 782) |
posted August 07, 2000 04:12 PM
whenever i train alone my workout is that much more intense...my partner tends to talk to much ..so we ..have trouble together ..cause i cant work up the sweat/so that is why i lift alone nowa days
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Fitnes1 Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 165) |
posted August 07, 2000 04:19 PM
I train w/ my husband. Although he lifts MUCH HEAVIER than I do, he's always there to tell me i.e. "Do you want legs like Monica's?" Gosh, this sort of stuff pushes me even harder. He motivates me & pushes me beyond what I think I can do!  Lately, I've had a female personal trainer training me for my next fitness competition. She's WONDERFUL because she's taught me things my husband hasn't taught me! ------------------ IP: Logged |
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Tony72 Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 152) |
posted August 07, 2000 04:26 PM
I just moved to the Bronx about 3 months ago and just found a training partner.He an ameture bodybuilder .About 6'2" 275lbs. with hardly any fat on him.... Hes a real good workout partner all buisness... Tony IP: Logged |
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Rotten Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 248) |
posted August 07, 2000 04:29 PM
Fitnes1 you were talking about things she's taught you training right? I'm just kidding, I knew someone on this pervert board was going to say something, so I wanted to be the first. IP: Logged |
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Slopain Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 1279) |
posted August 07, 2000 04:30 PM
I'd rather have a trianing partner. I have eben through alot but I got one of my buds who is damn good. Always stays motivated and if one of us isn't the other gets him up to the task. Spotting perfectly to squeeze out the absolute most out of each set. I think training partners can make or break you, yuor definetly better off by yourself if you have a bad partner. Slopain IP: Logged |
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Fitnes1 Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 165) |
posted August 07, 2000 04:49 PM
Rotten - you're right! As long as I've been on this board, how did I let myself walk into that one?! haha ------------------ IP: Logged |
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Thick dog Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 1488) |
posted August 07, 2000 04:51 PM
Rotten, you must have mistaken this for another board. There Are no perverts here. Shame on you for even suggesting such a thought. IP: Logged |
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ryry Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 753) |
posted August 07, 2000 04:59 PM
i train by myself, if i train with a partner, my workouts lag and i can't focus. i only like to train with a partner when i go really heavy and might need a spot... ------------------ "The greatest risk is not taking one." IP: Logged |
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Rotten Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 248) |
posted August 07, 2000 05:09 PM
I'm sorry. It will never happen again. IP: Logged |
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Superstar2b Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 32) |
posted August 07, 2000 06:17 PM
Training with a partner is definitely better for me! My boyfriend (also a personal trainer) is awesome at coaching me to get the best out of my lifts. He continuously critiques me and switches up my workouts so I get the most out of them and don't get bored/burned out. He's also great at motivating me - making me push myself harder and past the limit I would stop at if I was on my own. If you find the right person, they can do wonders for you! IP: Logged |
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kram696969 Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 482) |
posted August 07, 2000 09:33 PM
can be good or bad...depends on the person and if you can motivate yourself...i like it by myself..but that is me. kram-mark IP: Logged |
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The Canadian Oak Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 68) |
posted August 07, 2000 10:33 PM
i use to train with my aunt but she has 0 confidence and now only goes to the ladies only part ,so i train alone ,sometimes i work with other ppl but not often. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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avcodder Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 8) |
posted August 07, 2000 10:38 PM
where do u guys live? superstar, do u live in canada? IP: Logged |
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pizza man Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 536) |
posted August 07, 2000 10:41 PM
avcodder, look in back pages (research) you will find places for everybody IP: Logged |
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MrMuscle Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 1616) |
posted August 08, 2000 12:44 AM
i train alone, ive gone thru workout partners like you guys go through weed. guess im to intense for them....but i do prefer training alone, unless there are some other crazy hardcore mofo trying to break me..then im always game. ------------------ "...damn you for not giving my TEST" - Metallica "After this show i'll be fat and happy again.....If i make it to the show...." - Lee Priest "Lets put some weight on the bar.." - Shawn Ray IP: Logged |
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