Why has the gym become elitist?

foursirius

Can't say I've noticed any elitism at my gym. I go there and lift while trying to talk to as few people as possible so I can get my workout in for the day and go home.

dbmata

JoRocka wrote: »

dbmata wrote: »

JoRocka wrote: »

you take that and run with it- I was in a world of hurt yesterday for 5 x 6 at 255.

They aren't too bad, add a hold at the top to make them super lame.

Yesterday was learning snatch... and dude, my hams and back are sore like I don't even know. This is far more sore than deads has ever done to me.

I do pause deads- so lift to the knees- hold- then complete the lift to the top.

And yes- any pause in a dead - anywhere along the path SUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKKK.

lol good luck with the snatch- I pretty much only do SA DB snatches. I think I'm to afraid on my own to try it... without some guidance. It's a fun lift though- I really enjoy clean and press. Oly lifting to me is just FUN. It's hard- but fun.

Double down.
Pause before the knees coming up, pause at the knees coming down. There's also that 10-30 second hold at the top of each rep.

Wanna beast mode? Snatch grip, while standing on a block. I did those a little for the comp... those sucked so bad I don't want to do them again til summer.

JoRocka

dbmata wrote: »

JoRocka wrote: »

dbmata wrote: »

JoRocka wrote: »

you take that and run with it- I was in a world of hurt yesterday for 5 x 6 at 255.

They aren't too bad, add a hold at the top to make them super lame.

Yesterday was learning snatch... and dude, my hams and back are sore like I don't even know. This is far more sore than deads has ever done to me.

I do pause deads- so lift to the knees- hold- then complete the lift to the top.

And yes- any pause in a dead - anywhere along the path SUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKKK.

lol good luck with the snatch- I pretty much only do SA DB snatches. I think I'm to afraid on my own to try it... without some guidance. It's a fun lift though- I really enjoy clean and press. Oly lifting to me is just FUN. It's hard- but fun.

Double down.
Pause before the knees coming up, pause at the knees coming down. There's also that 10-30 second hold at the top of each rep.

Wanna beast mode? Snatch grip, while standing on a block. I did those a little for the comp... those sucked so bad I don't want to do them again til summer.

LOL that sounds like epic suck.

Also- I don't have time. I barely have time to do my workouts as it is- I'm usually cutting out at LEAST 1 accessory lifting- adding more pauses won't help. I'll give it a go if I can next time- I usually do pause lifts once a week or every other.

dbmata

heh, I did a pause squat yesterday at 120kg. First time squatting without a cage or rack, I got in the hole and my brain just quietly focused on. "What happens if you get stuck."

Thanks, jerk. Took a second to shake it off, then stood up. Silly rabbi.

sssgilber

jemhh wrote: »

This article seems to be more about fitness culture rather than the fitness industry or gyms in general. I do like this part though:

"Recognize that you’ve created a filter bubble around yourself. If you ascribe to one particular way of exercising or eating that fine, but it’s not for everybody. What you see in your searches and feeds was chosen for you because of actions that you’ve previously taken. I urge you not only to read opposing opinions, but also to introduce others to them."

I'm glad some people read the article and not just its title.

KJoubert1966

@JM1481 ... great video.