To you in your own words…what makes a perfect training partner?
Never had a good training partner, but I would imagine somebody who is exactly the opposite of everybody who goes to my gym. In other words. Actually works out and doesn’t walk around talking to people, wasting not only his or her own time, but my time as well by taking up valuable equipment that could be used by somebody like myself who actually wants to make some progress.
To me the perfect training partners are the ones that you are scared to death of and they are scared of you but both would never let the other one know. And if that doesn’t work, someone that shows up every time.
someone who is stronger than me and gives me tips and advices. the ability to motivate me and push me to the limit when I, myself dont think I can push anymore. and of course, being a good spotter when needed ;p
- Stronger than you
- Shows up
Shows up, work hard, gives honest feedback
I wouldn’t say someone who is stronger than you but someone who is relatively the same as you with the same goals so the competition to excel over each other push’s both to new levels.
Someone who is always pushing you to new limits by challenging your ability.
Someone who will let you fail every once in a while.
What I mean is, let me go for a max deadlift, and let me drop the bar if my grip gives out. Let me dump a 335 squat attempt onto the rails if I can’t get out of the bottom. Don’t patronize me and treat me like a newbie just because I dropped the bar. I have no fear of failure, it’s a necessary part of growth.
-Sab
doesn’t wear fucking headphones.
I usually train alone, for the reason that every time I train with someone we end up talking to much and not staying focused.
Although for me it would have to obviously be someone who is much better then me at everything and would push me to be better.
[quote]Sabastian525 wrote:
Someone who will let you fail every once in a while.
What I mean is, let me go for a max deadlift, and let me drop the bar if my grip gives out. Let me dump a 335 squat attempt onto the rails if I can’t get out of the bottom. Don’t patronize me and treat me like a newbie just because I dropped the bar. I have no fear of failure, it’s a necessary part of growth.
-Sab[/quote]
uhh well at some points he would have to say hey your going to hurt yourself. Its fine not to fear failure, but its another thing not to be smart about it.
Obviously you shouldn’t be attempting things you obviously wouldn’t be able to handle, this is asking for injury.
I noticed that when your training partner has a big ego it creates problems. He starts giving you bad advice or starts talking shit because he thinks his way of doing things is the best.
[quote]LilDaDDyDreW wrote:
I wouldn’t say someone who is stronger than you but someone who is relatively the same as you with the same goals so the competition to excel over each other push’s both to new levels. [/quote]
I’d say someone who is stronger, so im always striving to excel over them. As if i start to get better then my training partner, i might become alittle slack!
Someone who is always on time and never misses a session without letting me know. Someone who is better than me, if that means slightly stronger, better technique, more diligent in their diet it doesn’t matter as long as it makes me feel like I am falling short on my part of the deal.
My most conductive training was with the national weightlifting coach and a bunch of lifters ranging from Olympic representatives to raw beginners, we all trained together and all encouraged each other. the number one quality of a training partner (or training environment) is the atmosphere and energy that surrounds them, encouraging more out of all those around them.
1.Stronger than me
2.More experience than me
3.Powerlifts raw
4.Shows up
5.Dosnt make excuses
6.And is Serious
Someone who is 50% DNA of Dave Tate, and 50% DNA of Joe DeFranco.
[quote]Uber N3wb wrote:
1.Stronger than me
2.More experience than me
3.Powerlifts raw
4.Shows up
5.Dosnt make excuses
6.And is Serious
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That would, perhaps, be perfect. Though I would settle with someone who’s approximately as strong as me, and has the same ambitions and dedication. And of course someone who wouldn’t make idiotic excuses.
my iPod
Jesus
I don’t even know come to think of it. I’ve never had an actual training partner. Not on purpose, I just never did.