But that can all backfire if youonly rely on theother personto step up.
If youre buddying up, it’s crucial that you pull your own weight too, and heres how.
That means you are realistic with the commitments and appointments that you make with your buddy.
Maybe its a deadline at work, or taking care of a sick family member.
over and over again.
Thats not theonly (or even the best) way to motivate your partner.
it’s crucial that you put in a real, honest effort towardyourworkouts.
When people are partnered up, they tend to go harder and longer than they would normally.
Whats more, behavior is contagious.
Specifically, he observed how poor-performing students can pull their grades up by rooming with high-performing students.
If youre dragging your feet and seeming uninterested, itll show and negatively affect your partner and your workout.
The important thing to remember is that yourenothelping someone lift the weight (unless your buddy says so).
That means not touching the bar or weight when you dont need to.
Checkout this videofor how to be properly spot someone.
Remember, the most important thing is toclearlycommunicate when the spot is needed.
I recall texting a buddy one time afteroverindulging on fried chicken and beerandfeeling really guilty.
Tell me more about yours.
can go a long way.
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