Proper Gym Etiquette

[cjonesfan921]

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I don't work out, I'm too damn sexy without having to exercise.

[ehh]

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If you see somebody struggling, go help. Spotting somebody who doesn't need it is very insulting.

I know about southern hospitality and all that but I have never seen a random person spot someone if it looked like they were struggling. I have seen someone not be able to get the last rep up on the bench and basically have the barbell collapse on their chest and no one in the gym did a thing until some "trainer" who worked there came running over. LOL, us pleasant and friendly Northeasterners.

[stewaat]

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I don't work out, I'm too damn sexy without having to exercise.

That is such a poorly written sentence! Maybe you should crack open an English book and break a mental sweat then...

[cjonesfan921]

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That is such a poorly written sentence! Maybe you should crack open an English book and break a mental sweat then...

[stewaat]

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I know about southern hospitality and all that but I have never seen a random person spot someone if it looked like they were struggling. I have seen someone not be able to get the last rep up on the bench and basically have the barbell collapse on their chest and no one in the gym did a thing until some "trainer" who worked there came running over. LOL, us pleasant and friendly Northeasterners.

Doesn't surprise me!

I actually did this the other day. I was walking by a guy benching and heard him struggling. I glance at the scenario and the bar is not going up at all. I had to help out haha.

[stewaat]

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Haha

I knew what you were saying but I read it I had to like five times because it was butchered.

[cjonesfan921]

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I know about southern hospitality and all that but I have never seen a random person spot someone if it looked like they were struggling. I have seen someone not be able to get the last rep up on the bench and basically have the barbell collapse on their chest and no one in the gym did a thing until some "trainer" who worked there came running over. LOL, us pleasant and friendly Northeasterners.

The thing is, if you go and help him out, most likely the guy would be a dick about it. So, while you were just trying to help him out, you would hear it from him.

I stick to working out at home. I have some free weights, perfect push up, and some other things, and they work well. Plus, they save some money for me, instead of having to pay for membership and what not.

The only reason I would join a gym, would be to pick up chicks. I work next to one of the busiest Bally's in the nation, apparently, and so many beautiful girls go there.

[ehh]

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The thing is, if you go and help him out, most likely the guy would be a dick about it. So, while you were just trying to help him out, you would hear it from him.

LOL, so true. Even if you are right and the guy is screwed he'd still rather get out of that pickle on his own. I will never spot someone I don't know unless they ask me or are screaming bloody murder.

[stewaat]

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Oh and I'm a huge bitch once I corrected somebody's form! I forgot about that haha.

What a jerk!

Don't correct the form of other people, it's a huge slap in the face!

He wasn't publicly upset but there's no way he liked it. His form was so terrible though!

[auburntigersfan]

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Oh and I'm a huge bitch once I corrected somebody's form! I forgot about that haha.

What a jerk!

Don't correct the form of other people, it's a huge slap in the face!

He wasn't publicly upset but there's no way he liked it. His form was so terrible though!

I know what you mean. I don't really go to a gym per se, but I lift about 4 days a week for football off-season. Every year or so we get some new kids and then they try to hang clean or something and it just looks brutal. It's tough to watch.

[Scottdau]

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Haha

I knew what you were saying but I read it I had to like five times because it was butchered.

You might want to take your own advice.

[callmetaternuts]

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How about the people that feel the need to yell at you for motivation. Um, dude, i dont know you, and you screaming "Cmon man, one more" doesnt make me want to do anything but drop kick you in the face.

[Jistic]

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I got a dude at my gym that had a marines T shirt that's two sizes too big. He took a scissors and cut out the sides, so he's practically shirtless except he has a collar. He looks like a tool.

I also have way too many guys wearing spandex shirts. Their nipples scare me.

I used to work out at a place where a regular sleeved t shirt was mandatory. Othewise people sweat all over the equipment. This place had real big dudes. Where Im at now, most of the dudes are not that big, and most have awful form. They have no idea what "full range of motion" means. ANd they try to wear as little clothing as possible.

A lot of them also think the mirror is not to check form, but to stare at themselves between sets.

[Blzer]

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There's one other rule, sort of put in there but not as its own rule:

- Girls are there to work out, that's it. They are unconsciously trying to catch your attention, but they do not want to be bothered, hassled, or even talked to. Do your business and let them do theirs, unfortunately. Let's just say this is coming from multiple personal experiences.

[MC Fatigue]

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Exactly I get the feeling some people sticking their nose in this thread don't even go to the gym.

Or are just people without massive sticks up their asses who feel the need to tell everyone else what to do when it doesn't effect them. Like your lady's #1 rule - "posing". Who cares if someone is checking themselves out in a mirror. if they're not blocking your view, then it's of absolutely no concern to you.

With some of your points - great. It's pretty obvious that you should put your equipment back, wipe everything down, not hog things - etc, those are all fine and dandy, and anyone not doing them is a douche.

But carrying around a water bottle that you deem too big? Or wearing tight clothing? Or wanting to use their phone? Or looking in the mirror at themselves? Please...

I just think it's silly when other people feel the need to tell other people how to act, when it has nothing to do with them. Unless it's directly disrupting your ability to work out then they're not doing anything wrong.