What does it mean if a guy asks you to workout with him?

[Anonymous]

Context here is quite important. He’s a PT and competing in bodybuilding but I’m also competing in a form of bodybuilding and lift pretty heavy so we’re both quite serious when it comes to gains

However he found my Insta through a bodybuilding gym I went to saying he also went there (coincidently) and that I have great size (I’m guessing my muscles he meant) and that I’m cute

So I said yeah cool let’s go to his local gym tomorrow and do leg day. Worst case scenario I tell him I’d rather workout on my own and best case I have a new gym buddy or even date and importantly a spotter with the heavy weights

Is this a date? An excuse to hang out? Or an actual proper workout. He joked saying he’ll go easy even if he knows I lift pretty heavy and it will be short which is kind of annoying but I’m hoping it’s a joke

[exitseven]

Don;t overthink this. He thinks you are cute and wants to get to know you better. Word of advice , don't lift more than he does. (I'm kidding about that, go all out. )

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO

[bowenw]

It sounds like a way to get to know you better in a nonthreatening environment. He may ask you out for coffee, lunch, a drink, etc. afterwards.

[TheBootyChest]

What he said sounded a little flirty but could just be friendly banter. but it sounds like you guys kinda hit it off a bit.

I think you should go for it and test the waters. Push him a little to see if he is interested in working longer and maybe it will turn into something more.

How do you want this whole thing to go down?

[Asker]

I find him sort of cute and he definitely has a great physique but I’m not sure if he’s my type of if I’d actually date him though I’m open to it. Ideally I’d like an actual workout buddy but have a feeling he wants more which I’m not closed to so we will see

Thanks for the opinion by the way

[TheBootyChest]

You're welcome for the opinion.

I know for me when have worked out in the past it's important for my motivation to have a partner to workout with. But what does it do for you to have a partner to workout with?

[Asker]

I usually prefer working out a line tbh, but sometimes I just need a spotter as when I hit PRs or 120+kg squats things can get a little dangerous.

Plus two fit people working out looks good I guess? Haha I don't know

[TheBootyChest]

Not to sound sexist in any way with this question but do you do the same types of workouts as men do? Or do you tailor your moves a bit different?

I know with normal workouts men and women are working for different goals so their workout plans could be "drastically" different than mens. But is it the same when bodybuilding? Or do you everything the men do?

If I have said anything offensive, please tell me so I can learn from this.

[Asker]

Not offended at all. I do the same type of workouts men do and I particularly Enjoy powerlifting a lot so do a lot of deadlifts, barbel heavy squats etc as well as isolated movement. Obviously I weigh a lot less so lift less then a lot of bodybuilding men (though more than the average gym going guy probably) but otherwise pretty similar yeah

[Anonymous]

I think being he's seen you around (I assume), he'd like a workout "buddy". He said that you were cute correct? So maybe he likes you as well and wants to spend some time getting to know you, but at this point if you're comfortable with it and him, I would just assume it's a workout buddy situation. You'll know in time if it's anything more. But don't jump to conclusions or anything.

[ToastyOats]

Its always a date, duh. Most men just lie and say its cool if its just friends hanging out but theyll always be disapointed. Most men would never get laid at all if they just toldbwomen they were only interested inbdating

[TommyMountainFigure]

Speaking from my own personal experience, it's nice to be able to have a laugh and a joke when training with someone you get on well with.

He might mean it to be something more, but don't take it for gospel.

[Jakekk7634]

It mean he wants to be a fitness couple, He wants to be strong and healthy, He wants you to be strong and healthy.

[Handybody129]

Likely it's not quite a date yet but he is interested enough that he may ask you next

[Handybody129]

@muscularbumblebee thank you for the like