The Power of Training With Others in Weightlifting
Training alone can be tough. On heavy days or when the volume is high, it’s all on you to push through, and sometimes, that’s harder than it sounds. You have to be your own motivator, spotter, and hype man all at once.
But when you’ve got training partners or a community around you, everything shifts. The atmosphere is different. Suddenly, you’ve got people who want to see you succeed, who call you out when you’re slacking, and who cheer louder than you do when the barbell flies overhead.
My Own Journey With Training Partners
These days, I mostly train solo because of the odd hours between coaching. But if I think back, some of the best memories and biggest progress I’ve made were when I trained with others.
Especially with lifters who were stronger or more technically sound than me, which, honestly, has been about 99% of the time (haha). But that’s what I loved. It forced me to dig deeper, to keep up, and to push past what I thought I could do.
Whether it was during my years competing in CrossFit or when I shifted to weightlifting, I always tried to surround myself with people who were better than me. Not because it was easy, but because being around that standard drove me to raise my own.
The Banter That Keeps You Going
It’s not all about numbers or performance either. Training with others comes with something you just don’t get alone: banter.
The jokes, the digs, the chirps, they make long sessions feel shorter and heavy days feel lighter. I’ll never forget the times when I would miss a lift and hear my mates say, “Stop being a little b*tch.” Brutal? Yes. But it stuck. Even now, when I’m grinding alone, that memory comes back, and sometimes it’s exactly the thing that gets me to make the lift.
That mix of accountability and banter is what makes community training special. You get pushed when you need it, but you also get reminded that training should be fun.
The Benefits of Training With Others
Having training partners or a community around you can provide things that solo training often lacks:
Accountability: You’re less likely to skip sessions when someone’s expecting you.
Competition: Even friendly rivalry can push you to perform better.
Confidence: Knowing others are backing you up helps you attack lifts you might hesitate on alone.
Energy: The vibe of a room full of people lifting is hard to replicate.
Perspective: Others can spot things in your technique or mindset that you might miss. (That’s what a coach is very good for)
Sure, you can make progress training solo, but training with others accelerates it and makes the whole process more enjoyable.
Final Thoughts
If you’ve been training alone and feel like something’s missing, it might not be your program or your motivation. It could be the people around you.
That’s what we’ve built at MWBC, a place where you get solid coaching, accountability, and a crew that hypes you up and pushes you further. And all the banter you can ask for….. If you want it
If you want to experience that difference, get in touch and come lift with us.
— MWBC Team
