**The OFFICIAL TEXAS Thread**

[sytennison]

Originally Posted by pumping2bfit

What's your thought on this? I have a spotter but when he doesn't show up I don't do that part of my workout. If you are asked by someone you don't know to spot for the last few reps of a set, do you consider this an interruption to your own workout?

I don't mind at all spotting for others. I spend most of my time in the gym resting between sets and exercises anyway. Spotting puts that time to good use.

I almost never use a spotter myself since I have access to the right equipment at my gym. On those rare occasions when I need a spotter, it's for bench press and I don't mind asking someone for a spot. I try to stick to people that I know, but I'll also ask a stranger if they look like they know their stuff.

Being dependent on a flakey workout partner for your own workouts is not the way to go.

[jgwilliams]

Originally Posted by foster_tg

Too bad in Houston you can't find good ribs. Most of the barbeque places only know brisket and that isn't the same as ribs.

Best ribs I've found in Houston are Willies Ice House (I don't like the sauce), and now we like South Creek BBQ also, but willies are fairly dry baby back and great without the sauce.

[pumping2bfit]

Thanks ZC & Tennison! I'm going to try that out next time my friend isn't around. He really isn't my workout partner but I usually save chest for when he's around because he has helped me with my workout and has offered to help me out anytime I need it. Next time I'll look around for the guy who is taking the longer breaks in between sets to spot for me.

[julio36]

hey bros any in htown ...laterz

[sytennison]

Originally Posted by julio36

hey bros any in htown ...laterz

There's a couple of us in here although most claiming to be from Houston are actually from Katy, Clear Lake, League City, etc., etc....

[jgwilliams]

Originally Posted by julio36

hey bros any in htown ...laterz

N-W Houston here, work out I-10 at Kirkwood. Work out 529 and Barker Cypress, when I do work out. LOL

[de_barathrum]

anybody else go to UTA here?

[Slowverado]

Originally Posted by de_barathrum

anybody else go to UTA here?

I went to UTA, Grad May '07

[billet_works]

Arlington checkin in...glad to see so many Texas peeps in here.

I'm off to the gym...today is chest2...w00t

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[MuscularTxguy]

24 hr member.

[Bigbadmastiff]

Join My Group "Texas Best"

[billet_works]

Anyone in San Antonio train at Ballys in the Quarry area? I've got to come down for business the next couple of days and have my heavy leg day tomorrow night if anyone wants to torture themselves.

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[..BigInTexas..]

Whats going down bros? I am brand new to the board.

Im representing the Beaumont area but I am from Houston-Alief/Southwest side

Good to be here.

[..BigInTexas..]

Originally Posted by sytennison

Yeah, but you're working out in Katy. Is there no one from Houston who works out in central Houston?

I was a long time member of 24hr fitness at Dairy Ashford and Westheimer until I moved out to Beaumont. Now I pump Iron at World Gym in Beaumont.

[sytennison]

Originally Posted by ..BigInTexas..

I was a long time member of 24hr fitness at Dairy Ashford and Westheimer until I moved out to Beaumont. Now I pump Iron at World Gym in Beaumont.

I'm somewhat familiar with that area. You're better off in Beaumont.

[CYTX]

Originally Posted by billet_works

Anyone in San Antonio train at Ballys in the Quarry area? I've got to come down for business the next couple of days and have my heavy leg day tomorrow night if anyone wants to torture themselves.

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Where do you train in Arlington?

[billet_works]

I mostly hit the area Ballys (Arlington, Hurst, Fort Worth) but also spend time in Metroflex Arlington.

[Turco]

Anyone doing the Ronnie Coleman Classic in April?

[billet_works]

I'm tryin to make it...we'll see if business permits.

[CYTX]

Originally Posted by billet_works

I mostly hit the area Ballys (Arlington, Hurst, Fort Worth) but also spend time in Metroflex Arlington.

I am competing in the Strongman Contest at Metroflex next week. I'll be over there Thursday night.

[Turco]

Originally Posted by billet_works

I'm tryin to make it...we'll see if business permits.

I hope you make it.


I'll be there.

[CYTX]

Originally Posted by Turco

I hope you make it.


I'll be there.

I think Lencho and I are going to do the strongman portion of it. Maybe we will meet up.

[Turco]

Originally Posted by CYTX

I think Lencho and I are going to do the strongman portion of it. Maybe we will meet up.

Sure, that'd be great. Is it on the same date? The BBing show is on April 18th.

[CYTX]

Originally Posted by Turco

Sure, that'd be great. Is it on the same date? The BBing show is on April 18th.

yup

[billet_works]

Originally Posted by CYTX

I am competing in the Strongman Contest at Metroflex next week. I'll be over there Thursday night.

I'm gonna try and come by and check it out. Several of my strong man buddies are competing then as well.

[-B-]

good to see so many from texas

any UNT people?

[CYTX]

Originally Posted by billet_works

I'm gonna try and come by and check it out. Several of my strong man buddies are competing then as well.

It will be my first contest but I think I should do ok. My name is Corey if you show up. I'll be competing as a SHW

[billet_works]

I'll make sure to look for ya...Don here. My buddies are SHW as well.

[pumping2bfit]

Can I go watch?

[Lpenny]

Originally Posted by de_barathrum

anybody else go to UTA here?

I do