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Those of us who have worked out for years may remember a series of times when you notice how strong, thin, or big you have become. I notice it maybe once a year.
Today was a day that I saw about 3 persons in a gym whom are going up the ladder in the same manner I did.
I am an ectomorph, so I noticed the little guy first. He was struggling with intensity, form wasnt perfect, but he was in the gym, trying. Thats where I started.
A couple years later (and to my back right) was another version of me. This version finally had some muscle mass. Cocky. Thought he knew everything because he is now bigger than the little guy, but too arrogant to notice that his form or volume still sucks.
Then finally, someone carved out of wood. This person was there for the mirror or his mp3 player. No concern for the comparison of other people's looks or strength. This version is content and is now perfecting form, thus, is one of the bigger boys.
Today I noticed that I was larger, smarter, and faster than that final version. It was wonderful to know after an injury or two, that I am one of the stronger people in the gym and have no doubts. I also look back at all the others and wish them the best on their journey cuz I now know that with persistence and perseverance they will reach their goals as I had.
Id like to know if anyone has accomplished a certain training goal and started to realize that this shit actually works. Let it be a simple DB curl that exposed a larger bicep, increase in vascularity, a change while standing on a scale, or simply being stronger than someone who used ot be stronger than you.
Today was a day that I saw about 3 persons in a gym whom are going up the ladder in the same manner I did.
I am an ectomorph, so I noticed the little guy first. He was struggling with intensity, form wasnt perfect, but he was in the gym, trying. Thats where I started.
A couple years later (and to my back right) was another version of me. This version finally had some muscle mass. Cocky. Thought he knew everything because he is now bigger than the little guy, but too arrogant to notice that his form or volume still sucks.
Then finally, someone carved out of wood. This person was there for the mirror or his mp3 player. No concern for the comparison of other people's looks or strength. This version is content and is now perfecting form, thus, is one of the bigger boys.
Today I noticed that I was larger, smarter, and faster than that final version. It was wonderful to know after an injury or two, that I am one of the stronger people in the gym and have no doubts. I also look back at all the others and wish them the best on their journey cuz I now know that with persistence and perseverance they will reach their goals as I had.
Id like to know if anyone has accomplished a certain training goal and started to realize that this shit actually works. Let it be a simple DB curl that exposed a larger bicep, increase in vascularity, a change while standing on a scale, or simply being stronger than someone who used ot be stronger than you.
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