What pushes you guys In the gym?

acp_rdit · 2019-09-01T03:24:33+00:00

It's like meditation for me. I get to focus all of my attention in a small place and work on pushing toward perfection. At this point I don't need motivation to go. I need motivation to do all of the other shit that kicking ass at life requires. The gym is a fucking vacation.

TBtgoat · 2019-09-01T03:55:55+00:00

I honestly just love it. I get excited to workout. That's more than enough for me

rubydachurro · 2019-09-01T03:26:55+00:00

Think of it as therapy to get your anger, frustration or pain out.

Wobblewobblegobble · 2019-09-01T03:09:18+00:00

The results I see everyday make me motivated to become even better

TRPrefreshaccount1 · 2019-09-01T09:44:37+00:00

If I'm going to auto pilot during free time, might as well be the gym than YouTube. Also I tell myself I'm not a hypocrite. We talk the talk (go to the gym, trp rules blah blah blah), but never walk the walk. Tell yourself that

I'm not a hypocrite.

Kmeister3487 · 2019-09-01T04:14:18+00:00

Music, and watching other people in the gym. Not just the chicks but the dudes too. The gym I workout at is crowded asf, most people in their 20s and 30s, and they’re all fit. I just finally started rocking a cut off T and I look like a beast in it. I make it a mental competition to be one of the fittest people there.

HurricaneHugues · 2019-09-01T05:07:39+00:00

I know if I don't go, I'm not gonna progress.

[deleted] · 2019-09-01T06:13:44+00:00

I go to gym for the feeling that comes after and during workout. Masochistic tendencies kick in in gym lel

ur8moms · 2019-09-01T08:25:19+00:00

Self loathing that I’m not want to be... yet

LilLoserFreny · 2019-09-01T08:45:57+00:00

Boredom

yobabgrass · 2019-09-01T09:58:51+00:00

My desire not to lose the physique that i have built over time makes me want to go back to the gym as soon as i can. I can tell that people look at me differently now than they do before and i dont want to lose that.

nosediver96 · 2019-09-01T10:23:03+00:00

Just go bro, once you build up the momentum you'll feel shit if you don't/can't go. The vibe at the gym is awesome because everyone there is on the same frequency trying to become a better version of themselves. Its always the most satisfying on the days where you are close to not going but go anyways. We all have good and bad days.

throwaway4643366577 · 2019-09-01T11:10:31+00:00

The relief and happiness after working out

aWorldBornDead · 2019-09-01T14:34:02+00:00

Anger

Jay-G · 2019-09-01T17:58:03+00:00

Progressive overload, I like to see my numbers go up. When I stall out I switch programs.

Switch programs every few months, keep it fresh, keep it fun.

Finding a good workout partner is extremely helpful if you can find the right one. Someone that keeps you accountable for being there. Compete on lifts with them. Someone to spot you. Someone to motivate you when you need it.

Go in everyday with the right mindset. Don’t go through the motions, go to war.

Having the right music playlist can help. Watching motivational YouTube videos very rarely can be beneficial. If you watch them too often they will lose their potency.

Preworkout.

Something that I personally do when I’m struggling through some sets is to imagine someone I’m proving wrong or outworking. Never say this to anyone or focus on this everyday because you should only being competing with yourself. But when I need to push through a workout I’ll think of some people that beat me in wrestling matches, or choked me out on the mats. Are they in the gym busting their ass right now? Are they going as hard or as heavy as me? This just works for me. It might not work for you but it’s an idea.

Aymane221 · 2019-09-01T18:01:52+00:00

Preciate this my guys let’s get these gains. This is war not a game

barn3r · 2019-09-02T01:06:29+00:00

It’s important to listen to your body. If I don’t feel like lifting real heavy I won’t, because pushing it often leads to injury. I’ll lower the weight and increase the reps. Injury should be avoided at all costs, because not only will you not progress while healing, but you will digress. Moreover, caffeine, preferably coffee, can get you going. Cheaper than preworkouts and not filled with all these other miscellaneous things.

mikorkeza · 2019-09-04T15:55:36+00:00

Alot of things. Since it became a routine for me, I get pissed at myself whenever I don't workout on my gym days. I see results physically and other people could tell. Women talk differently to me now than before. Mentally made me stronger and I keep getting stronger everytime I workout. And I just really enjoy going there because I know I'm doing this to better myself.

Title	What pushes you guys In the gym?
Author	Aymane221
Upvotes	2
Comments	19
Date	September 1, 2019 3:02 AM UTC (6 years ago)
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