I think High Ego Lifters also have the highest insecurities.
I'm all for pushing yourself at the gym, but hate ego lifters. They aren't benefiting themselves and just risking injury. Was doing bench today at the gym, and this guy probably in 30's or 40's prob about 180 , 6'1. I Was warming up on the bench next to him, 1 Plate, 2 Plate, Red Plate, Blue Plate etc. Guy was doing 185 with decent form and death grip. I eventually warm to do 315 for 8-10. And brother sees this, he then switches to 225, and starts bouncing the bar on his chest, on his final rep he couldn't get it and since he didn't have clips one of the plates fell and moved around almost hitting someone.
Not to hate the guy but didnt look like he planned to hit 225lb that day, and cause of impulse choice, he almost done injured someone or himself.
Not trying to sound like a hater, but could've been avoided asking for a spot, or clips, or even just hitting something challenging but realistic.
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We've all been there, now when I look over and see a dude slammed 4-5 plates, I stop, take a plate off and coast it out. Too many injuries to play that game
Ego lift?
When I was in my low 30's I missed a trap day and thought I'd throw it in pre-back and do some shrugs on one of the many stations for heavy. Popped the inner bicep tendon doing 780 lb sets of 10 on lift an inch and shrug.
Tendon popped partially, never repaired, and i learned a lesson about ego.
It's the mind-muscle not the heft, that produces long-term.
Much love.
Hey man I had that 225 all day, I got distracted because I had to look over at you checking out my package.
When the skinny ass dude next to me curling 60lb dumbbells…. looks over and sees me curling 30s. The look of pride in his face makes my day
At my age, working out six days per week is the only thing I do have a bit of an ego about. It ends there though, LOL.
Yes some guys are VERY INSECURE whether it's in the gym lifting weights or just in general life. It happens. Some guys just feel insecure which causes them to do and say ridiculous things because they feel like they've been challenged or at least they think they've been challenged. At the end of the day it's obvious and it causes alot of wasted energy and worst case scenario someone gets hurts. So I will agree, ego lifting can be a result of an insecurity...showing off in the gym, talking loud and looking in the mirror are things that some display as a result.
.... <.< >.> ......do we go to the same gym...
Don't we all lift weights for both our ego boost and also to look good and increase our confidence?
You either get your kicks out of lifting big weights and hitting PR's, or you get it from looking bigger and better in a T-shirt. Ego boosts confidence, all of it is part of the same thing and makes you feel good.
Who walks out of the gym after a training session with their head down?!!
No me brother, head is high when I leave. I lift with humility. It's me vs me there, I don't care about anyone else. I care that last week I got whatever weight for 5 and this week I better get 6.
Doesn't feel like im ego lifting/boosting my ego when im repping out 15lb dumbbells on lateral raises lol.
Yeh But when those shoulders suddenly pump up when you put those dumbells down, and cap out to the sides in your T shirt doesn't that suddenly feel great and you are thinking yeah baby I look good in the mirror!!
Lmao facts!
Hey brother. Good to see ya? How’s everything going?
Doing better! Lifting is helping a lot with the mental health issues I'm dealing with. Thanks for asking brother, I appreciate it.
Yeah but who here lifts because theyre addicted to the exhaustion. If I never gained nothing I'd still bang that iron just because I love the feeling of being utterly fucking exhausted and going back for one more set
You're an exception though...you have a savage mentality
100%, I encourage everyone to go balls to the wall. But what he did was based out of insecurity hurting himself(idk) and possibly others. I see it as, If I get injured, I'm out of the games for weeks or even months. I'll admit, I should've offered a spot, would've yelled to get it up and everything.
At least he had the heart to push himself - really you motivated him. I still ego lifting occasionally with the boys sometimes but I get what your saying
I would ego lift with the boys too not gonna lie, cause I know they are gonna catch that bar. Would I ego lift by myself,probably not ha.
I clipped the plates on and tried to bench 225 once and couldn’t get it up. I was pinned under the bar. Two old me in their 70s had to come help me
I remember being around 15 and I got stuck under 135 Lmao This guy just casually strutted over and picked it off me with one hand and re racked it - I felt like a right dick and soon left Lmfao
Lmao, no he didn’t do that to you Press. lol, he’s probably still telling that story too
LMFAO!! I got up thanking him like he had just saved my life and was eternally grateful - he just struts off like it was no big deal and was probably thinking what an idiot!!!
Lmao, he was your hero Press!
'I can be your Hero Baby - I can take away your pain!
That would make a great TikTok Press, that song in the background as he lifts the bar off of your chest. Although, there weren’t many cameras around when you were 15!!!! LMAO!!
I met Shawn Ray and Tito Ortiz in that gym back then - nearly 30 years ago now. Damn where did life go bro??!!!
Damn, that’s actually badass.
Idk where life went, but I know where it’s going
Taco Bell - Beef Burrito? OR KFC!!
Looks like @anvil is up late tonight with the fugitive!! lol
I am here my guy! Dog is right next to me
LMAO Is it a day off tomorrow bud?
Yes sat sun off. Otherwise 0200 wake up for gym..work at 0600.
My God thats insane!!! What time do you go to bed on a night?
630-7
Do you only get to eat breakfast before you train then?
No food, GH, Var, PWO, then take some fast acting dextrose to sip during workout; I wish i could
Are you able to spend the rest of the day eating and catching up at work then - its not as if you are a light guy are you?!
Yes , I have to get in the 290 grams of protein and at least 3900 calories. Chicken and rice eating contest..
How many servings of that do you have per day?
McDonald’s has the best pre workouts
Haha bro I got stuck on a decline press with my boys yelling in my face all the horrible things I was. I got it off somehow. Was only 250 on the bar. On decline
Yeah man, shit happens in this sport. You’re gonna have some moments like that under your belt on your way to greatness
It resulted in growth.
Grow or die, my man…grow or die.
Truth. This is not a game we’re playing
Damnnnnnn that hits deep