Guide to Weight Lifting for College Males

Weight lifting is what separates the men from the boys on any college campus.  Nothing proves one’s manliness better than their ability to violently lift massive amounts of steel plates through various ranges of motion.  Asides from the numerous health benefits, weight training also improves one’s appearance and helps to inflate one’s sense of self-esteem.  For those of you who have yet to begin your journey into manhood by beginning to lift weights, I have comprised a beginners guide to becoming a better weight lifter. 

1)  Hit the bench-  In a perfect world, the only exercise a man should ever have to do would be the bench press.  While most experts would contend that bench pressing is among the least beneficial exercises for the body, it cannot be denied that there are few greater ways to measure one’s manhood.   If you can out bench someone, you know you are better than they are, end of story.  You should try to fill out the rest of your routine with exercises that will specifically develop your arm muscles.   Big arms are necessary for survival in today’s society.  It is also wise to avoid doing any leg lifts.  High School sports are over and done with; you have no need for strong legs anymore. 

2) Bring intensity to the weight room- When your lifting weights, you need to have a degree of intensity to improve your performance.  Furthermore, everyone in the gym should know that you’re bringing the intensity.  It is essential that you scream a lot before and during each lift.  A training partner can be a great intensity builder.  Having your partner yell derogatory statements in your face or even hitting you before a lift will let others know that you mean business and that you are about to explode on some serious poundage.   

3) Mirror time is your time- Most gymnasiums are fit with full length mirrors that you can use to check your form and performance during a set.  It is also very important for your development to spend time during each workout looking at yourself while you are not lifting weights.  The manliest weight lifter checks himself out in the mirror like he would a beautiful woman.  Most would suggest that this is an egocentric thing to do, but being egocentric is an essential element to weight lifting.  Don’t be afraid to flex your hard earned guns in front of any ladies that walk by either, they definitely won’t think you are a jerk and will be totally turned on. 

4) Eat the right supplements- Supplementation is key to weight lifting progression.  It is necessary to buy all sorts of vitamins, pills, powders, and shakes if you really want to become a better lifter.  Don’t worry about whether or not the products you purchase have any negative side effects or have yet to be tested by the FDA. If they are sold in a GNC they are probably good for you so give them the benefit of the doubt.  It is also very important that you let others know exactly what supplements you are taking.  This will enhance other people perceptions of your weight lifting knowledge.  

5) Dress to impress- What you wear to the gym speaks a lot about your character as a lifter.  A good weight lifter always has a tank top and gym shorts on during a workout.   This is not only functional clothing, but a tank will allow yourself and others to look at your muscles between sets.  Weight lifting gloves can also help you in the gym.  They let onlookers know that you are putting up some heavy weight, and if they have a problem with that, you will punch them right in the face. 

6) Jack up the weight- You should always use the most weight possible even if it means sacrificing proper form and technique completely.  90% of weight lifting is showing how much more weight you can lift than the next guy.  Don’t worry at all about potentially injuring yourself, just do whatever you can to get it up.