For me it’s the same thing as the gym with massages. I’ve never cried but have gotten an erection.
It didn’t seem to phase my LMT.
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And one of the reasons why you did well, am I right?
I think you or Rob pointed out how low your T levels were during contest, underfed and overstressed, low body fat.
Ironic.
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There is a lot of holistic context into which I’ll not go, but the short answer is: yes.
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Never had this lifting but I have had something similar happen at BJJ.
I’ve had some rolls with opponents that sent me to a mental place i don’t like. i had to excuse myself and get collected.
I also had an experience when i was helping with kids class. we were working on anti-bullying techniques and I had to “Bully” the kids. One of the older kids wasn’t taking it seriously so I went after him kinda hard. Brought back some memories and, again, I had to go off the mats and collect myself.
La’
I’ve never cried during BJJ either, but at least I can finally say that I haven’t gotten an unexpected erection during a non sexual activity.
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I guess that’s a plus for you and your partner… LOL
La’
I’d say that for me lifting it’s an integral part of my physical existence. Some me-time to compose myself, contemplate and think of a battle plan/coping mechanism to prepare myself for emotional challenges that are awaiting me outside of my comfort zone of lifting. To reset my emotions and/or mental state to factory settings, so to speak.
I’ve trained before proposing my wife, the day my first kid was born (didn’t have that luxury when the following ones came), upon hearing of someone’s death - “Well, apparently X has passed away unexpectedly today. I’m going to the park for half an hour to do some pull ups and dips” is a phrase my wife has heard from me more than once.
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Often my wife can sense it. “Want me to take the kids to the park so you can lift without interruption?” Or “go ride your bike for a bit.” It’s morphed over the years. No longer is it just aggression release, but moreso to get me back to level.
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Yes, I’ve cried while training. It’s just so agonizing. I work harder and harder until my body aches, or I get injury, or just stressed out. Many times I’ve left the gym feeling worse than when I went in. It’s just torture. Miserable.
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