Gym partner

[slyosniper]

I know a lot of people like having a workout buddy, and I can definitely see the appeal. It's nice to have someone there to push you through those last few reps when it really counts.

Personally, I prefer working out alone with my headphones on. It can be more challenging to push yourself past that point where the burn starts getting uncomfortable, but I enjoy it.

Maybe it's just me, but some workouts hit differently. I actually love the feeling from certain exercises, while others—like triceps and calves—seem to have a completely different kind of pain.

What do you guys prefer? Do you like training with a partner or flying solo?

 

[BlakeCo180]

Same here, mostly train alone. Headphones in, just get in my own zone. Works better for me.

 

[MindlessWork]

A workout partner is great especially when going heavy but in most cases going solo does work out better (pun).

 

[slyosniper]

A workout partner is great especially when going heavy but in most cases going solo does work out better (pun).

Hell ya the one thing I do miss is having someone to help assist force weight up and down. That's a good kind of pain and gain

 

[Durro NoHurtNoBigShirt]

I train alone sometimes my wife will train with me most of the time and give me a little spot when I need it. We have a set schedule so it works. Work out partners don’t so it’s hard to show up at the same time. And working out alone I can do what I feel.

 

[01dragonslayer]

Been training solo for years. Maybe it was my luck with partners but it seemed during my early gym years I could never find a partner that would commit. It seemed like there was always an excuse.

 

[KingoftheNorth14]

I started training solo about 7yrs ago when I bought a garage gym. I like being by myself. It’s just me against me. Do I lose out on some potentially higher PRs or a few final assisted reps, yeah but I'm ok with that. I make it work for myself and my goals.

 

[slyosniper]

All great points I think that's why I love the smith machine. I will say though those assist for your last reps with a partner is definitely a different feeling

 

[MrWhisper]

Yeah man I also have a home gym I bought during Covid. Since then I role solo. It’s fine by me and I get it done. It’s awesome to be able to just walk in the garage and workout whenever I want.