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I bet the OP is sorry she asked.
Sometimes people just need to rant?2 -
comptonelizabeth wrote: »I bet the OP is sorry she asked.
Sometimes people just need to rant?
I get that but calling someone a 'meat head' (in what seemed to be a derogatory manner - but that might just be me reading into it) and putting down someone who is doing something perfectly acceptable when the OP didn't use proper gym etiquette is like saying 'I didn't get what I want. But I didn't ask for it'.6 -
Soccermavrick wrote: »Next time carry the shotgun with you, it will probably go further than the letter.
Honestly I would have asked to work in, but not everyone likes doing that, but the gym is a community. Unfortunately if you are lifting solo it is too easy to lose track of time. Because four to five minutes between sets is NOT normal no matter how heavy you lift. (Obviously he does not have a life outside of the gym to get back to.) Muscle grow based on the amount stress put on them, not the amount of rest between sets, so you would probably be doing him a favor pacing him.
You must lift at a non-gym such as Planet Fitness. 4-5 minutes between sets is perfectly normal for many routines, and would even be considered a short rest period for a lot of powerlifters. I've seen some powerlifters in my gym rest for 10-15 minutes between sets when they're doing heavy singles.10 -
samanthaluangphixay wrote: »comptonelizabeth wrote: »I bet the OP is sorry she asked.
Sometimes people just need to rant?
I get that but calling someone a 'meat head' (in what seemed to be a derogatory manner - but that might just be me reading into it) and putting down someone who is doing something perfectly acceptable when the OP didn't use proper gym etiquette is like saying 'I didn't get what I want. But I didn't ask for it'.
Yeah, fair enough - meathead is pretty derogatory.
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(I didn't quote anvil head but yeah what you said)
One does not squat unwrap then rewrap and belt up and squat again in under ten minutes. It's not happening with traditional wraps.2 -
comptonelizabeth wrote: »samanthaluangphixay wrote: »comptonelizabeth wrote: »I bet the OP is sorry she asked.
Sometimes people just need to rant?
I get that but calling someone a 'meat head' (in what seemed to be a derogatory manner - but that might just be me reading into it) and putting down someone who is doing something perfectly acceptable when the OP didn't use proper gym etiquette is like saying 'I didn't get what I want. But I didn't ask for it'.
Yeah, fair enough - meathead is pretty derogatory.
That depends - some would take it as a compliment.
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comptonelizabeth wrote: »I bet the OP is sorry she asked.
Sometimes people just need to rant?
I bet OP is sorry you called him a she.4 -
donjtomasco wrote: »What is GVT?
German Volume Training0 -
Just call me Donna, it's all good!4
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donjtomasco wrote: »I don't think I will complain about being called a she, I might upset JoRocks again. JoRocks, I don't recall saying that you don't have a life. Are you looking for a gold start sticker? The only thing that impressed me about your comment was that you take upwards of a 10 minute break between sets. I bet you are popular at the gym.....maybe you do that for attention, seems a little extreme. You definitely get the Participation Ribbon today!
Read her post again. Did she quote you as the person she was replying to?1 -
donjtomasco wrote: »I don't think I will complain about being called a she, I might upset JoRocks again. JoRocks, I don't recall saying that you don't have a life. Are you looking for a gold start sticker? The only thing that impressed me about your comment was that you take upwards of a 10 minute break between sets. I bet you are popular at the gym.....maybe you do that for attention, seems a little extreme. You definitely get the Participation Ribbon today!
Do you know how taxing heavy lifts are to your CNS? You act like it's going to be easy peasy to recover from squatting a 1RM or pulling 2x bodyweight.
The rests are that long to allow for adequate recovery. Not resting enough and then going for a heavy lift is risking injury.3 -
This is an extremely sensitive group. I probably should not post anymore here. There are 4 squat stations at our gym. I think there is a difference in taking a 10 minute break in-between sets when there is only one station like the incline bench, versus 4 stations to squat at. Plus there are two squat machines which work fine for most people like me probably, should all four squat stations be taken by people taking 10 minute breaks for their 5-6 sets. I get it, almost an hour at one station. I just did not know that this was normal gym behavior. But now I know.0
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donjtomasco wrote: »This is an extremely sensitive group. I probably should not post anymore here. There are 4 squat stations at our gym. I think there is a difference in taking a 10 minute break in-between sets when there is only one station like the incline bench, versus 4 stations to squat at. Plus there are two squat machines which work fine for most people like me probably, should all four squat stations be taken by people taking 10 minute breaks for their 5-6 sets. I get it, almost an hour at one station. I just did not know that this was normal gym behavior. But now I know.
But you didn't ask to work in.
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To repeat everyone else, you should have asked to work in. I've been the equipment hog before. I was using the squat rack and another bar to work on my deadlifting form. After switching between the two twice someone asked if I was still using the the bar that I was deadlifting with. Since I already had the squat rack, I told him he could have it. I was only going to do one more deadlifting set anyway, so I just switched that out for a different move on the rack. It didn't ruin my session. It just changed it a little.
People can be very friendly and accommodating when given the chance. Also, you have to have patience for these kinds of situations. You're not the only one who wants the equipment and the gym can only afford and house so much equipment. Also, it's the beginning of the year, so everything is more packed.1 -
samanthaluangphixay wrote: »donjtomasco wrote: »This is an extremely sensitive group. I probably should not post anymore here. There are 4 squat stations at our gym. I think there is a difference in taking a 10 minute break in-between sets when there is only one station like the incline bench, versus 4 stations to squat at. Plus there are two squat machines which work fine for most people like me probably, should all four squat stations be taken by people taking 10 minute breaks for their 5-6 sets. I get it, almost an hour at one station. I just did not know that this was normal gym behavior. But now I know.
But you didn't ask to work in.
This. Asking to work in is considered normal gym behavior.3 -
comptonelizabeth wrote: »I bet the OP is sorry she asked.
Sometimes people just need to rant?
I bet OP is sorry you called him a she.
Oops. Busted
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If you don't stick your arms to and "make room for yourself," no one will. Chances are, if you asked the guy to work-in this post would have become unnecessary. I'm a powerlifter and any set above 85% will get a adequate 5 minute rest from me, but if someone else needs to work, I am more than happy to share the equipment and share either my knowledge with that person, and assist them where necessary. Changing plates is no big deal.
I am more than happy to share, help, and pass on.3 -
No problem Comptoneliza!1
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And here we jump the shark. No need to go to doucheville -- but nope -- there you went anyway.donjtomasco wrote: »Are you looking for a gold start sticker? The only thing that impressed me about your comment was that you take upwards of a 10 minute break between sets. I bet you are popular at the gym.....maybe you do that for attention, seems a little extreme. You definitely get the Participation Ribbon today!
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