Thread: I hate gym partners, anyone agree?

it's been a long time since I had one, but personally I got better work-outs when I had a regular partner, they pushed me and I pushed them, if one of us was not motivated usually the other one was.

the only day I like a lifting partner in on chest day

As long as we are similar in strength I am ok with it because its almost like we are competing.

I lifted with partners in high school, and now I don't. I have noticed that my training is much better when I trained alone.

My timing is important, and there is no way I could get my rest intervals correct if I were working out with a partner.

Also, music is a huge thing for me, so much even that I have a hard time lifting without my mp3 player. I wouldn't be able to listen to my music if I were constantly having to take off my earphones to talk to my lifting partner.

Prince and Kel make points I agree with as they both occur every time I have a partner.

Originally Posted by Stonerboner

I cant stand going to the gym with friends or gym partners, its distracting, and you always have to stop your sets and go spot them or somthing.

For me, workout/gym partners are a hinderance.

It' up to me.

I focus, go in, and do what I have to do.

I am not in the gym for social hour, either. Shut up and train. Don't start stupid conversations with me. If you want to do that, I'll gladly chat after the workout and my post-workout meals.

Initially, it helps to have someone propping me up on days when I lack motivation. After a few weeks though, motivation is not an issue and the extra responsibility a partner adds turns into an extra burden. Waiting on other people gets old fast.

I always want a bigger partner that can push me to do more!

I really don't like working out with a partner. If someone is talking to me, or I'm busy switching weights back and forth, I don't get in the zone. Fuck partners.

I've never trained with a partner. Prefer to train alone.

i think everybody is different but for me i seem to be able focus better and push harder than if i had someone standing there waiting for there turn or waiting for a spot.
Because ive been going to one gym for a few years now if i ever need a hand with a bench press or what ever i can usaly find someone in gym that can help me out.