Training partner or no training partner?
Can you still train as hard without them? For me I have followed the training solo for most of my time in the gym, but I do wonder if that is slowing my progress down. I am looking to get back into the heavy lifting that I was accustomed to before the summer hit. So with starting a mass workout I know I will need to put forth all the energy that I can for maximum results. My last mass workouts I found myself not able to go that extra rep or the extra 10 pounds without thinking what if. The gym I was at was a small local gym and some times there was no one else in the gym. The gym I’m currently at I am new and don’t know anyone at so I don’t feel like being that guy that asks, "can you spot me." Not that it bothers me, but I know if I’m in the middle of doing a set I don’t want to take time away from my next set. So I’m stuck with using less weight and less reps, or I have to use the smith machine. Which I don’t mind, but only if it is after my muscles are taxed. So the question is, is it best to have a training partner?
October 3, 2008 at 9:28 pm
AND THE ANSWER IS…..YES AND NO!
October 3, 2008 at 9:32 pm
I’m in the same as you and have the same concerns. I usually use dumbells when I’m lifting heavy weight so I can get away without a spotter.
October 3, 2008 at 9:41 pm
Same here but I’ve done bench press with them and I’ll get the weight half way up and then my muscles will give out and the dumbbell will land back on my chest.