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Arnold takes the time to motivate a new gym goer who was laughed at
Posted on 3/21/15 at 3:53 pm
Posted on 3/21/15 at 3:53 pm
I did not search in advance, so if it was already posted
For those who don't want to read a wall of text, there is a TL;DR at the bottom
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New person who just started working out's thread
Former Governor Schwarzenegger's response
TL;DR
New kid to the gym gets laughed at by gym rats even though he is trying his hardest, Arnold responds to kids thread with some inspiring shite.
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For those who don't want to read a wall of text, there is a TL;DR at the bottom
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New person who just started working out's thread
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Don't really know where to start, but here goes. I've never been strong/big or anything close to those words. I'm 19, 6'5 and 130lbs/59kg. I often go to the gym with my friend but I don't go when he's unavailable because I'm not confident going by myself.
Few days ago I started the Stronglifts 5x5 & GOMAD because nothing else seemed to work. It was also a few days ago when I realized I'd have to start going by myself if I wanted this to work. So today I went to the gym for the first time by myself, feeling pretty nervous. Headed to the locker room and reviewed the proper forms for squatting, deadlifts, and overhead press. First exercise was squatting. I warmed up with 55 then started 65 for the 5x5. Everything went pretty well until the last rep on the fourth set. Took a nasty spill and landed on my right knee to prevent myself from falling backwards. A couple people laughed. That hurt more than falling down. I got back on the horse and finished up the last set at 60. Next exercise was deadlift. I never really got the hang of the form for a proper deadlift so I practiced it while looking in the mirror. Started my first set at 55 but couldn't get the form down, my right knee kept buckling and gave out on the fourth rep, causing me to fall once more. Same people laughed and got many looks in my direction because of the loud noise. Feeling completely embarrassed at this point, I put the bar and the weights in their places, and left with my head hanging low.
I know everyone experiences failure once in a while, but having it served to me firsthand coupled with people laughing just destroyed my confidence.
Former Governor Schwarzenegger's response
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[–]GovSchwarzenegger 5677 points 1 day agox8
Someone told me about this. I hope I'm not too late here, I'm traveling, but I wanted to chime in.
I always say don't be afraid of failure, because how far can you really fall? You found out - to the ground. It's right there. Now you know it isn't anything that should scare you.
You should be proud that you weren't afraid - not embarrassed that you failed. You could have made excuses not to walk into the door, but you didn't. You knew it would be hard, and it would be uncomfortable, and it might be awkward - and you did it anyway. That's courage.
I'm proud of you.
The last guy I rooted for broke a world record in the deadlift. You have more in common with him than you think.
First, he started out lifting just the bar, too (when you look at him, he may have been 3 months old at that point). Second, imagine his courage. He walked up to that bar in front of a big audience and television cameras, knowing that not only had he never lifted that much before - NO ONE on earth had - and it was highly likely he would completely fail. You may not think about it this way, but you showed that courage, on a smaller level.
Finally, I'm rooting for you, too. You took the first step and you fell, but at least you fell in the right direction, so get back up and take the next step. Keep moving forward.
TL;DR
New kid to the gym gets laughed at by gym rats even though he is trying his hardest, Arnold responds to kids thread with some inspiring shite.
Posted on 3/21/15 at 3:57 pm to Indfanfromcol
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This post was edited on 3/21/15 at 3:58 pm
Posted on 3/21/15 at 3:58 pm to Indfanfromcol
Those who succeed are those who continued after failing.
Posted on 3/21/15 at 3:59 pm to Indfanfromcol
No matter what he's been in or done, ill always see him as the terminator.
Posted on 3/21/15 at 3:59 pm to Indfanfromcol
Obligatory this was on reddit yesterday
Posted on 3/21/15 at 3:59 pm to Indfanfromcol
6'5 and 130? bullshite
Posted on 3/21/15 at 4:00 pm to Indfanfromcol
Sounds like arno)d fell for a made up story
Posted on 3/21/15 at 4:11 pm to Indfanfromcol
I almost posted this.
Arnold is the man![](https://images.tigerdroppings.com/Images/Icons/Iconbow.gif)
Arnold is the man
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Posted on 3/21/15 at 4:14 pm to Indfanfromcol
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6'5 and 130lbs
Christ. I was 6'5 and 175lbs at 19 and I looked sick. I can't imagine being 135lbs.
Posted on 3/21/15 at 4:54 pm to Indfanfromcol
Arnold is the American Dream
Posted on 3/21/15 at 5:45 pm to Indfanfromcol
Just got my gym membership renewed, I can sort of understand the guy~ 10 months ago I was benching 225 and now I'm at a measly 85 (stopped swimming and lifting cause the poors problem for gym membership)
got a whole bunch of mocking stares and that's at 5'8" 142#. No shame though cause I'll get back there! 5'8" 139# 225x8!
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Posted on 3/21/15 at 6:21 pm to Indfanfromcol
Did Arnold turn him on to the same roid dealer he used?
Posted on 3/21/15 at 8:34 pm to Indfanfromcol
I never really thought much of Arnold. I always thought of him as some meathead who got lucky in movies because he was huge and had a funny accent, and then he used his fame to be a politician. Until I listened to a podscast interview with him.
He's a very smart and pretty awesome dude actually. One tidbit that instantly transformed my opinion of him is he was a self made millionaire BEFORE he ever got a movie deal or anything.
He's a very smart and pretty awesome dude actually. One tidbit that instantly transformed my opinion of him is he was a self made millionaire BEFORE he ever got a movie deal or anything.
Posted on 3/22/15 at 1:04 am to Indfanfromcol
When I read his response, my brain heard it in Arnold's voice.
Posted on 3/22/15 at 9:32 am to Indfanfromcol
quote:Yikes.
6'5" 130lbs
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