Things that annoy you at the gym

[Delta0311]

Ego lifter strikes again, Darwinism takes its course.

Saw this at my gym this last Saturday.. Kid puts 6 plates (3 each side) on the hack squat machine, and I already know douchiness will take it's course.. He then proceeds to do his your basic knee bends, roughly doing about 25% of the range of motion.

After about two sets of this, a guy who happened to be doing legs approaches him and tries to coach this dumbass. Guy knew his shit and began by taking 2 of the plates off. He then showed him how to do a proper, full rep. Kid then takes the 2 plates PUTS them back on and begins to let nature take its course.

I was doing seated dumbell curls at the time and from the corner of my eye I noticed my buddy rushing towards the kid. At this point the guy that JUST instructed the kid rush back over too and they are helping the him push the hack squat machine back up. When trying to do it correctly he apparently failed on his 2 or 3rd rep. Funniest part of this was the fact that the guy who knows his shit just explained to this kid about 2 minutes prior to his accident to REDUCE THE WEIGHT.

[BuzzE46]

too many jabronis at the gym, thinking they can be Arnold LOL

[1MOREMOD]

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[Mywifes335]

Originally Posted by Blksnowflake

Let me back up a sec. After rereading my own post I think I came off like a douche. Didn't mean to sound like it was a challenge. I completely understand a little grunting and heavy breathing on the last few sets, that is to be expected when pushing yourself. As far as dropping weights, let's just say it's best for everyone that you control them as much as possible.

Take a look at Arnold's Encyclopedia of Bodybuilding if you haven't. It is what I live by. If you've plateaued is only relating to your routine. I don't believe you need incredibly high weight to build muscle, but if you want to be strong, power lifter like, then that's something else.

You're a douche but that's besides the point. Kidding.

Exactly right. I don't scream or grunt just to be THAT guy.

I've been struggling between bodybuilding and lifting "heavy". But the bodybuilding has won in my old age. Checking out Arnold's Encyclopedia now. Good looking out man! Thanks.

[rodent]

Saw this at my gym yesterday. It was hard to keep a straight face.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHF81PhUjk4

[HyeWarrior]

Oh bro... Don't record people

[1MOREMOD]

That helps pelvic thrust

[Mr.SugarSkulls]

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

That helps pelvic thrust

I see chicks do that all the time.

I wouldn't think it's weird or anything. Unconventional kinda- but some folks need to work the hip thrust (isolated) in order to push the weight properly deadlifting :

[Mywifes335]

Originally Posted by rodent

Saw this at my gym yesterday. It was hard to keep a straight face.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHF81PhUjk4

I think he's working on wedgie prevention.

[Reborn_]

Everything's been covered, but I'll reiterate my major peeves:

1.) Standing right next to the dumbbell rack and doing exercises. You couldn't take 3 steps back? I will walk right by you and probably screw your set up as I put my dumbbells back. Never had anyone say a word to me about it either (I'm not big so no intimidation); probably cause they realize they are being pricks.

2.) People who take the squat rack for more than 15 minutes when lots of people are waiting. I am guilty of this too if I'm doing 5x5 (OHP/squat), if we are being honest.

3.) Bad form doesn't bother me too much, cause it's not my problem. But I always get a chuckle out of the heavy squatters moving about 15 degrees down.

4.) People who work out in groups larger than 3. Even 3 is pushing it.


Overall though, it is enjoyable to work out at a public gym. Get a chuckle out of knuckleheads, get a glance at a hottie or 2. Lots of entertainment outside the lift. I worked out at home (only) for the first 5 years I was lifting, and it is definitely better at a gym. Plus I don't feel cramped.

[IndotagSwizz]

this has already been discussed but after Sunday mornings rehash I'll bring it back up.. BODY ODOR!!!!! WTF!!! How is it possibly someone could smell that foul and not notice it!!! Seems impossible...and its so annoying having to move to the whole other side of the gym and abandon an exercise mid-set and have to start a different exercise just to avoid that disgusting odor..... if deodorant don't work for some people I don't man use muriatic acid but jeez...

[Delta0311]

Originally Posted by IndotagSwizz

this has already been discussed but after Sunday mornings rehash I'll bring it back up.. BODY ODOR!!!!! WTF!!! How is it possibly someone could smell that foul and not notice it!!! Seems impossible...and its so annoying having to move to the whole other side of the gym and abandon an exercise mid-set and have to start a different exercise just to avoid that disgusting odor..... if deodorant don't work for some people I don't man use muriatic acid but jeez...

I guess it's a great way to get your workout in when the gym is crowded and your pressed for time. Your cone of stench will ensure that no one remains in your vicinity.

[IndotagSwizz]

Originally Posted by Delta0311

I guess it's a great way to get your workout in when the gym is crowded and your pressed for time. Your cone of stench will ensure that no one remains in your vicinity.

you know it was bad when a gym employee walked by said smelly mofo and randomly sprayed air freshener around him and then walk right back to their desk...

[araaadi]

People who don't get the fuck out of my way.
People who try to make small talk, I bought stupid over ear headphones so no one tries to talk to me.
People who workout in groups more than 3.
Gym bros who's workout gear cost more than their numbers on bench.
People who stalk equipment, just let me know you want it when I'm done and ill come find you.
People who can't put away weight in the right spot when they're done.
People who are rude about another person's B.O., if it bothers you that much, politely tell the person, don't make a scene and faces at the guy.
Fat girls who take my squat rack time to do stupid crossfit/cable workouts that could of been anywhere else.

[08TUNDRA]

Originally Posted by turbo_joe

Yesterday at the gym an older guy (prob about 55-60) was jumping around from machine to machine doing one set on each getting his nasty ball sweat all over everything then moving along. Not cleaning off the machine or anything.

So one of my main gripes are people that are too damn lazy to spend 5 seconds to wipe off a bench, machine, etc. after using it.
Followed by the post above me, x2 about stinky mother fukcers.

Follow the guy after every machine he uses make it obvious that you are spraying it down and wiping it off because of him, he will get the message real quick. I did this a few times it always works on the repeat offenders. Or you could ask the guy

[Delta0311]

Originally Posted by dmikhael619

Follow the guy after every machine he uses make it obvious that you are spraying it down and wiping it off because of him, he will get the message real quick. I did this a few times it always works on the repeat offenders. Or you could ask the guy

Or

He might think you're his personal maid aka bitch.

[HyeWarrior]

During my 1 hour and 10 minute workout yesterday, I witnessed one yolked out twat hog the squat rack for the entirety of my workout. Not that I needed it yesterday, but he was using it when I came in, and he was using it when I was leaving. Bruh was squatting, deadlifting, OHP, shrugging, rowing, and probably more.

Props, but seriously? Hogging one of two squat racks during rush hour 5pm, for over an hour? Douche award of the year

[trixdout]

People who bring their own speaker and blast music for the whole gym to hear. Grab a set of headphones asshole.

..... But I can see someone comparing this to people who change their exhaust....

[Mywifes335]

Originally Posted by trixdout

People who bring their own speaker and blast music for the whole gym to hear. Grab a set of headphones asshole.

..... But I can see someone comparing this to people who change their exhaust....

Holy shit. For real? Someone did that?

[1MOREMOD]

There's a dude that sets up a tripod and video tapes self all the time. Annoying as fuck.

[Mywifes335]

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

There's a dude that sets up a tripod and video tapes self all the time. Annoying as fuck.

What's he filming? How to be a douchebag videos?

You should accidentally trip on the tripod and knock his shit over. Or just walk by a crop dust his area with protein farts periodically.

Most gyms actually don't allow filming and photos taken for privacy issues anyway.

[1MOREMOD]

He films himself, must have some online crap. Not particularly big or anything. He's taking video of curls with 30 lbs or some shit and buddy is doing deads over 700. Uh film that stupid fuck.