i literally just started lifting and i get so scared seeing these big burly alphachads squatting 4 plates when i cant even squat one. the worst is seeing some dudebro high school dyel who can squat like 3 plates man i fucking hate those guys so much they scare me to death just by looking at me
Do you get intimidated by stronger men at the gym?
I hate doing heavy lifts in public, I always feel guilty
part of the experience, let it motivate you. one day you will be big and strong too. btw everyone in the gym is just focused on getting their shit done and they aren't staring at you and judging you.
When I see somebody do better than me at something I want to be good at, I use it as something to aspire too. Its not something to be intimidated by. If they can make it, why can't I? The answer is that I can make it, too.
post body
this is a great mindset i wish more people had. improvement over insecurity
I try to make friends with them, dont want to look like a seething faggot
i lost 25 lbs and its barely noticable. i have wide hips but can only squat like half a plate. ive been going to the gym for 2 weeks and cant keep up with linear progression or else i fail reps and have shit form. should i just ropemaxx?
What do you guys mean by plates? Like how much does a plate weigh?
u eat food off em. haha.