two new guys

Deacon

Deacon

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my partner and I have accepted two new partners for a 4 man rotation - they are 22 and 24 respectively - they asked out loud today how we can train so hard being twice their age - we just shrugged and added more weight :laugh4:
 
its pretty cool though to have a couple young guys who want to learn and grow - I see way to many who think they know it all
 
Deacon said:
its pretty cool though to have a couple young guys who want to learn and grow - I see way to many who think they know it all
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I do know what you mean. I remember when I was a youngster and more mature guys (LOL) took me under there wing and showed me the ropes. I try to do that with guys know that show they want to learn.
 
BigSickD said:
I do know what you mean. I remember when I was a youngster and more mature guys (LOL) took me under there wing and showed me the ropes. I try to do that with guys know that show they want to learn.
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I had a guy that took me under his wing and showed me a lot. Granted i did do my own research, but i learned a lot from him. We actually became good friends and talk on a weekly basis. Almost like a father figure to me.
 
I remember a 40-something black guy who trained at the YMCA where I first started lifting back in 1978.
His name was Dave Johns, he may have been a York Barbell lifter but he didn't make anything of it.
He taught me how to do military presses after I asked him one day for a spot on the bench.
Great guy, free with advice on lifting but not too talkative.
He was an inspiration.
On the other hand, I guess my youthful enthusiasm was a blessing to him, as he said one day, "You show a lot of potential and you're not afraid to work, those two things are needed in this game to get the most out of it."

Question I have is: can these guys lift the same weights?
I imagine the time it takes to switch plates is time lost, unless you are going strictly for strength. Are you?
 
switching plates is nothing - but these guys are close enough it aint so bad
 
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