Ever intimidated

[repz]

Have you ever been intimidated by guys in your gym that are bigger than you? I used to be when I was just starting out but now I do not give a crap about other lifters there that are working out by me. We are all there for the same reason, we all want to better ourselves.

[builder]

Yes all the time. I am just starting out so of course I am.

[BendtheBar]

I still get intimidated by guys that are bigger and stronger. So I train to be bigger and stronger than them

[markievicz]

i was never intimidated because i reminded myself that those big guys didnt walk into the gym and look like that on their first day either

[TitanCT]

slightly intimidated, but also motivated.

[IronWill]

The guy in the mirror intimidates me...

[Fazc]

Never. Even when I started out.

[5kgLifter]

Nope...a bit of first session nerves etc, that's all. Not that size really matters to me, maybe if there were lots of females in the gym that would make a difference, in terms of strength etc but unlikely.

But on the subject of intimidation, is it more awe, fascination and respect than it is intimidation?

[bruteforce]

I was intimidated by the equipment, but not the people.

[IronManlet]

Can't remember ever being intimidated by someone's size in my life; even as my old 125-pound-self.

Sounds like a motivating atmosphere to me!