Visual stimulus prior to heavy squats

[Sean Herbison]

Oh, and I'll throw in my general agreement as well. I'm motivated even when lifting alone, but I do miss having a workout partner who could outlift me in everything. It's not good to be the strongest guy in the weightroom.

[Squeakyguy]

My friend Johnny told me he wanted to start coming to my basement to lift. I said okay, I workout Tu/Th at 7:30. From time to time, he'll ask me when we're gonna start lifting together, and that he "really needs someone to get him motivated to go to the gym". I haven't seen him there yet, and I'm not holding my breath.

My friend Brendan asked when we're lifting, and on the day of, he texted me to confirm, then showed up in my basement with shorts and a gatorade. His 40 lbs. lighter than me ass is deadlifting 20 pounds more than me. That got my deadlift training on fucking point.

There is certainly a difference in the two above scenarios- someone who wants to workout together, and someone who wants to train with you.