Some Rules for Gym Noobs.
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I see the but hurt has already started to flow through this thread….0
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I'm going to be posting this list of rules in my gym next time I'm there, like a regular Martin Luther.
Had to tell a dude to eff off because he stepped over my barbell while I was mid pull in a deadlift. If it were lighter I would have pulled it faster to tap him in the wedding tackle.0 -
I'm going to be posting this list of rules in my gym next time I'm there, like a regular Martin Luther.
Had to tell a dude to eff off because he stepped over my barbell while I was mid pull in a deadlift. If it were lighter I would have pulled it faster to tap him in the wedding tackle.
for real?????0 -
I'm going to be posting this list of rules in my gym next time I'm there, like a regular Martin Luther.
Had to tell a dude to eff off because he stepped over my barbell while I was mid pull in a deadlift. If it were lighter I would have pulled it faster to tap him in the wedding tackle.
What is it with people doing that? I've been tempted to do the exact same thing when people step over mine
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Iron_Miss_Canada wrote: »I'm going to be posting this list of rules in my gym next time I'm there, like a regular Martin Luther.
Had to tell a dude to eff off because he stepped over my barbell while I was mid pull in a deadlift. If it were lighter I would have pulled it faster to tap him in the wedding tackle.
What is it with people doing that? I've been tempted to do the exact same thing when people step over mine
never have had that happen..
I have had some morons stand directly behind me talking whenI am trying to pull 375….0 -
A great & needed post! Thank you all0
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I'm going to be posting this list of rules in my gym next time I'm there, like a regular Martin Luther.
Had to tell a dude to eff off because he stepped over my barbell while I was mid pull in a deadlift. If it were lighter I would have pulled it faster to tap him in the wedding tackle.
What is it with people doing that? I've been tempted to do the exact same thing when people step over mineIron_Miss_Canada wrote: »I'm going to be posting this list of rules in my gym next time I'm there, like a regular Martin Luther.
Had to tell a dude to eff off because he stepped over my barbell while I was mid pull in a deadlift. If it were lighter I would have pulled it faster to tap him in the wedding tackle.
What is it with people doing that? I've been tempted to do the exact same thing when people step over mine
never have had that happen..
I have had some morons stand directly behind me talking whenI am trying to pull 375….
Unless it's my coach yelling at me to tighten my back, inner b*tch would come out. And it wouldn't be pretty.
On another note, 385 is going to be up for me by the end of next month. Came so close last time0 -
Iron_Miss_Canada wrote: »I'm going to be posting this list of rules in my gym next time I'm there, like a regular Martin Luther.
Had to tell a dude to eff off because he stepped over my barbell while I was mid pull in a deadlift. If it were lighter I would have pulled it faster to tap him in the wedding tackle.
What is it with people doing that? I've been tempted to do the exact same thing when people step over mineIron_Miss_Canada wrote: »I'm going to be posting this list of rules in my gym next time I'm there, like a regular Martin Luther.
Had to tell a dude to eff off because he stepped over my barbell while I was mid pull in a deadlift. If it were lighter I would have pulled it faster to tap him in the wedding tackle.
What is it with people doing that? I've been tempted to do the exact same thing when people step over mine
never have had that happen..
I have had some morons stand directly behind me talking whenI am trying to pull 375….
Unless it's my coach yelling at me to tighten my back, inner b*tch would come out. And it wouldn't be pretty.
On another note, 385 is going to be up for me by the end of next month. Came so close last time
oh they got the death stare when I was done…
385??? damnnnnn that is impressive…!0 -
Iron_Miss_Canada wrote: »I'm going to be posting this list of rules in my gym next time I'm there, like a regular Martin Luther.
Had to tell a dude to eff off because he stepped over my barbell while I was mid pull in a deadlift. If it were lighter I would have pulled it faster to tap him in the wedding tackle.
What is it with people doing that? I've been tempted to do the exact same thing when people step over mineIron_Miss_Canada wrote: »I'm going to be posting this list of rules in my gym next time I'm there, like a regular Martin Luther.
Had to tell a dude to eff off because he stepped over my barbell while I was mid pull in a deadlift. If it were lighter I would have pulled it faster to tap him in the wedding tackle.
What is it with people doing that? I've been tempted to do the exact same thing when people step over mine
never have had that happen..
I have had some morons stand directly behind me talking whenI am trying to pull 375….
Unless it's my coach yelling at me to tighten my back, inner b*tch would come out. And it wouldn't be pretty.
On another note, 385 is going to be up for me by the end of next month. Came so close last time
oh they got the death stare when I was done…
385??? damnnnnn that is impressive…!
368.5 is current platform best, was inches away on 385 and just couldn't push through to lockout
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Iron_Miss_Canada wrote: »Iron_Miss_Canada wrote: »I'm going to be posting this list of rules in my gym next time I'm there, like a regular Martin Luther.
Had to tell a dude to eff off because he stepped over my barbell while I was mid pull in a deadlift. If it were lighter I would have pulled it faster to tap him in the wedding tackle.
What is it with people doing that? I've been tempted to do the exact same thing when people step over mineIron_Miss_Canada wrote: »I'm going to be posting this list of rules in my gym next time I'm there, like a regular Martin Luther.
Had to tell a dude to eff off because he stepped over my barbell while I was mid pull in a deadlift. If it were lighter I would have pulled it faster to tap him in the wedding tackle.
What is it with people doing that? I've been tempted to do the exact same thing when people step over mine
never have had that happen..
I have had some morons stand directly behind me talking whenI am trying to pull 375….
Unless it's my coach yelling at me to tighten my back, inner b*tch would come out. And it wouldn't be pretty.
On another note, 385 is going to be up for me by the end of next month. Came so close last time
oh they got the death stare when I was done…
385??? damnnnnn that is impressive…!
368.5 is current platform best, was inches away on 385 and just couldn't push through to lockout
I have not gone for a PR in a while…my best to date is 385#…..0 -
Those numbers are impressive!! I am happy about my 2 big plates PR :P0
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Iron_Miss_Canada wrote: »Iron_Miss_Canada wrote: »I'm going to be posting this list of rules in my gym next time I'm there, like a regular Martin Luther.
Had to tell a dude to eff off because he stepped over my barbell while I was mid pull in a deadlift. If it were lighter I would have pulled it faster to tap him in the wedding tackle.
What is it with people doing that? I've been tempted to do the exact same thing when people step over mineIron_Miss_Canada wrote: »I'm going to be posting this list of rules in my gym next time I'm there, like a regular Martin Luther.
Had to tell a dude to eff off because he stepped over my barbell while I was mid pull in a deadlift. If it were lighter I would have pulled it faster to tap him in the wedding tackle.
What is it with people doing that? I've been tempted to do the exact same thing when people step over mine
never have had that happen..
I have had some morons stand directly behind me talking whenI am trying to pull 375….
Unless it's my coach yelling at me to tighten my back, inner b*tch would come out. And it wouldn't be pretty.
On another note, 385 is going to be up for me by the end of next month. Came so close last time
oh they got the death stare when I was done…
385??? damnnnnn that is impressive…!
368.5 is current platform best, was inches away on 385 and just couldn't push through to lockout
I have not gone for a PR in a while…my best to date is 385#…..
NIce. I haven't gone with a belted PR for sometime. I had a bad work day and decided to pull 365lbs no belt. Might not have been the smartest thing to do0 -
JeffseekingV wrote: »Iron_Miss_Canada wrote: »Iron_Miss_Canada wrote: »I'm going to be posting this list of rules in my gym next time I'm there, like a regular Martin Luther.
Had to tell a dude to eff off because he stepped over my barbell while I was mid pull in a deadlift. If it were lighter I would have pulled it faster to tap him in the wedding tackle.
What is it with people doing that? I've been tempted to do the exact same thing when people step over mineIron_Miss_Canada wrote: »I'm going to be posting this list of rules in my gym next time I'm there, like a regular Martin Luther.
Had to tell a dude to eff off because he stepped over my barbell while I was mid pull in a deadlift. If it were lighter I would have pulled it faster to tap him in the wedding tackle.
What is it with people doing that? I've been tempted to do the exact same thing when people step over mine
never have had that happen..
I have had some morons stand directly behind me talking whenI am trying to pull 375….
Unless it's my coach yelling at me to tighten my back, inner b*tch would come out. And it wouldn't be pretty.
On another note, 385 is going to be up for me by the end of next month. Came so close last time
oh they got the death stare when I was done…
385??? damnnnnn that is impressive…!
368.5 is current platform best, was inches away on 385 and just couldn't push through to lockout
I have not gone for a PR in a while…my best to date is 385#…..
NIce. I haven't gone with a belted PR for sometime. I had a bad work day and decided to pull 365lbs no belt. Might not have been the smartest thing to do
i have not gone heavy in a while, so that number may be a tad lower now…
it might be time to try one here in a few weeks….0 -
TO THE OP:
I hope you understand that taking the time to write ALL of those said "rules" out on MFP is a clear and blatant waste of time. Chances are, people will do what they please, even if you don't agree with it.
I'm sorry to burst your bubble but that's just reality. It happens at every gym. If you have an issue with that, I suggest you workout in your own home where your rules will not be broken.0 -
I'm going to be posting this list of rules in my gym next time I'm there, like a regular Martin Luther.
Had to tell a dude to eff off because he stepped over my barbell while I was mid pull in a deadlift. If it were lighter I would have pulled it faster to tap him in the wedding tackle.
You are much nicer than I. Mid pull? Yeah - he's singing soprano for a while.
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One pet peeve, if your gym has a sign up sheet for machines and a specific number, please dont sign up for a time and you dont take the machine again, or use a machine without signing in, its real annoying XD0
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Iron_Miss_Canada wrote: »I'm going to be posting this list of rules in my gym next time I'm there, like a regular Martin Luther.
Had to tell a dude to eff off because he stepped over my barbell while I was mid pull in a deadlift. If it were lighter I would have pulled it faster to tap him in the wedding tackle.
What is it with people doing that? I've been tempted to do the exact same thing when people step over mine
never have had that happen..
I have had some morons stand directly behind me talking whenI am trying to pull 375….
welcome to being a woman- where everyone stands behind you for- almost everything.
I love you so hard for this.368.5 is current platform best, was inches away on 385 and just couldn't push through to lockout0 -
SunshineGoodVibes wrote: »TO THE OP:
I hope you understand that taking the time to write ALL of those said "rules" out on MFP is a clear and blatant waste of time. Chances are, people will do what they please, even if you don't agree with it.
I'm sorry to burst your bubble but that's just reality. It happens at every gym. If you have an issue with that, I suggest you workout in your own home where your rules will not be broken.
considering several gym new goers replied to the thread you are already wrong….
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Iron_Miss_Canada wrote: »I'm going to be posting this list of rules in my gym next time I'm there, like a regular Martin Luther.
Had to tell a dude to eff off because he stepped over my barbell while I was mid pull in a deadlift. If it were lighter I would have pulled it faster to tap him in the wedding tackle.
What is it with people doing that? I've been tempted to do the exact same thing when people step over mine
never have had that happen..
I have had some morons stand directly behind me talking whenI am trying to pull 375….
welcome to being a woman- where everyone stands behind you for- almost everything.
I love you so hard for this.368.5 is current platform best, was inches away on 385 and just couldn't push through to lockout
Aww well thanks! I love you for your bench
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I was at the gym today and it smelled like the older woman on the treadmill BATHED in perfume. It was so overpowering--even two treadmills down. Look, I don't care if you put a full face of makeup on and you wear all your jewelry--if that's your thing, cool--but please think of others and don't bathe in your perfume.0
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My pet peeve. Everyone sees that you are lifting. No need to drop the weight as hard as possible to get attention.0
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love the tone/concern trolling here. "oooh. it's condescending" "oooh you're elitist"
really? are you also proud that you have never left the US or can't pick out Iceland on a map, too? really? "elitist"? "oooh, you're not gonna convert anyone". we shouldn't have to. being mindful and polite in a new situation shouldn't have to be specified like this.
bottom line: you're new and you don't know what you're doing. don't dunning/krüger. actually admit that fact to yourself and observe, check your ego at the door, and learn the ways of the Jedi errrrr gym you've joined
basics: check out the vibe of the gym as you get used to it. be mindful of traffic, lifting areas. be polite and ask if you're not sure (you'd be surprised that the other reciprocates). pay attention -- don't walk too close to the KB swinger who's in the corner / don't reach for the weights and dodge around the ATG squatter, etc.
and please do not curl in the squat rack. it doesn't do anything for your bis but does prevent squatting from happening. and please rack. it really is scary seeing someone take a step back and falling over someone else's crap and getting injured.
and hier's your blumfy. It's part blanket and all comfy. and your teddy bear. there. is that tone better?
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rule no: 345... remember leg day0
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Oh really? Please explain because I would love to hear how i'm "wrong"? I'm all ears so go on.SunshineGoodVibes wrote: »TO THE OP:
I hope you understand that taking the time to write ALL of those said "rules" out on MFP is a clear and blatant waste of time. Chances are, people will do what they please, even if you don't agree with it.
I'm sorry to burst your bubble but that's just reality. It happens at every gym. If you have an issue with that, I suggest you workout in your own home where your rules will not be broken.
considering several gym new goers replied to the thread you are already wrong….
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SunshineGoodVibes wrote: »
Oh really? Please explain because I would love to hear how i'm "wrong"? I'm all ears so go on.SunshineGoodVibes wrote: »TO THE OP:
I hope you understand that taking the time to write ALL of those said "rules" out on MFP is a clear and blatant waste of time. Chances are, people will do what they please, even if you don't agree with it.
I'm sorry to burst your bubble but that's just reality. It happens at every gym. If you have an issue with that, I suggest you workout in your own home where your rules will not be broken.
considering several gym new goers replied to the thread you are already wrong….
I'd say 3/4 of gym goers adhere to most of these rules. It's the few regulars and newbies that ruin it for the rest.0 -
I agree with a majority of the rules, if not all, but a few of the contributors to this thread are the exact reason as to why so many people are afraid to go to the gym, or to come back. If you see someone not following etiquette, politely let them know what is usually done. Show them the ropes. Extend a little kindness.
For some people, going to the gym is a huge, momentous step (also, terrifying for those who have anxiety, social or otherwise) and it will lead to a long love affair with cardio and weight lifting.
For those who do run into the few who are rude, elitist and self-important, they'll lose their mojo, their self-esteem and be afraid to come back to get in the way of such "greatness".
We were all new once - remember that newbies need a little guidance sometimes, and don't be so rough on the really new ones.
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furrealz, it was only 275, but *kitten*, for all he knew I was max pulling. That's a major party foul.I'm going to be posting this list of rules in my gym next time I'm there, like a regular Martin Luther.
Had to tell a dude to eff off because he stepped over my barbell while I was mid pull in a deadlift. If it were lighter I would have pulled it faster to tap him in the wedding tackle.
for real?????
Didn't work out today, but left a copy of the rules, which were cleaned up a little, at the gym's in the weight area, then bounced to go watch Lord of the Hobbit: The Battle of Peter Jackson.
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Iron_Miss_Canada wrote: »On another note, 385 is going to be up for me by the end of next month. Came so close last time
Dude. I feel weak now. Wow.
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KrissyMuree wrote: »I agree with a majority of the rules, if not all, but a few of the contributors to this thread are the exact reason as to why so many people are afraid to go to the gym, or to come back. If you see someone not following etiquette, politely let them know what is usually done. Show them the ropes. Extend a little kindness.
For some people, going to the gym is a huge, momentous step (also, terrifying for those who have anxiety, social or otherwise) and it will lead to a long love affair with cardio and weight lifting.
For those who do run into the few who are rude, elitist and self-important, they'll lose their mojo, their self-esteem and be afraid to come back to get in the way of such "greatness".
We were all new once - remember that newbies need a little guidance sometimes, and don't be so rough on the really new ones.
Newbies are not always nice themselves. Everyone should just mind their business more. *nod*0
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