Article: You Need A Workout Buddy

I've lifted solo for nearly 15 years. Having a lifting partner was always a burden, they would show up late, wanna talk the entire time, what should have been a 45 minute session would take 2 hours. Never again! If I can't lift something at the gym without assistance or a spotter, I'm not lifting it.
 
I guess Im lucky I got a partner (my Neighbor) been going strong for 6 months together. He benches 315 and I can bearly muster 225 but I think he likes the extra rest between sets. Anyways it wors for us
 
lexmuscle said:
I've lifted solo for nearly 15 years. Having a lifting partner was always a burden, they would show up late, wanna talk the entire time, what should have been a 45 minute session would take 2 hours. Never again! If I can't lift something at the gym without assistance or a spotter, I'm not lifting it.
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Workout buddies are absolutely not necessary.

The only time it would be nice is if both people had the exact same goals and similar strength levels.... This rarely happens.
 
I know enough people at my gym that i can always get a spot or have someone to talk to between sets if i get board. Haha.
 
Solo for me. Buddy's chat too much, text on their phones, and don't push hard enough. No, I'll lift alone thanks. If I can't get another rep on my own, I rest pause! No buddy needed!
 
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