What’s the gym etiquette of asking for a spot?

Motorsheen

Keto_Vampire wrote: »

@motorsheen = type of guy asking women @ the gym to spot for good mornings & machine abduction ("bad girls")...

if you don't ask.... the answer is always "no" .

nutmegoreo

Keto_Vampire wrote: »

NorthCascades wrote: »

Keto_Vampire wrote: »

NorthCascades wrote: »

Keto_Vampire wrote: »

I think it goes without saying, but it should be an exercise that definitely requires spotting...don't make things awkward AF asking someone to spot you on say...bicep curls

But the seated cable row machine is ok, right? Don't tell me I've been doing it wrong.

I think you're going to have to explain/rationalize the need for a spotter on that one...injury/some sort of mobility issue/etc.? Or are you just flat out joking/trolling?

Joking. I read your good advice and tried to think of the lift that's least likely to require a spot.

Ok, bro, I seriously need your help, can you spot me on back squats? I'm only doing 135lbs...and I'm like totally not trolling you just to cop-a-feel

Would that work? Cause I might need to sell my squat rack and start going to the gym...

OP, I work out at home to avoid people in my space. I don't think there's a problem with going about your day, but a head nod of recognition is probably fine. Most people are just trying to get through their workout and not looking for conversation.

Keto_Vampire

nutmegoreo wrote: »

Keto_Vampire wrote: »

NorthCascades wrote: »

Keto_Vampire wrote: »

NorthCascades wrote: »

Keto_Vampire wrote: »

I think it goes without saying, but it should be an exercise that definitely requires spotting...don't make things awkward AF asking someone to spot you on say...bicep curls

But the seated cable row machine is ok, right? Don't tell me I've been doing it wrong.

I think you're going to have to explain/rationalize the need for a spotter on that one...injury/some sort of mobility issue/etc.? Or are you just flat out joking/trolling?

Joking. I read your good advice and tried to think of the lift that's least likely to require a spot.

Ok, bro, I seriously need your help, can you spot me on back squats? I'm only doing 135lbs...and I'm like totally not trolling you just to cop-a-feel

Would that work? Cause I might need to sell my squat rack and start going to the gym...

OP, I work out at home to avoid people in my space. I don't think there's a problem with going about your day, but a head nod of recognition is probably fine. Most people are just trying to get through their workout and not looking for conversation.

NorthCascades

Keto_Vampire wrote: »

NorthCascades wrote: »

Keto_Vampire wrote: »

NorthCascades wrote: »

Keto_Vampire wrote: »

I think it goes without saying, but it should be an exercise that definitely requires spotting...don't make things awkward AF asking someone to spot you on say...bicep curls

But the seated cable row machine is ok, right? Don't tell me I've been doing it wrong.

I think you're going to have to explain/rationalize the need for a spotter on that one...injury/some sort of mobility issue/etc.? Or are you just flat out joking/trolling?

Joking. I read your good advice and tried to think of the lift that's least likely to require a spot.

Ok, bro, I seriously need your help, can you spot me on back squats? I'm only doing 135lbs...and I'm like totally not trolling you just to cop-a-feel

I hoped this group of 70 year olds would cop a feel when I asked them to spot me for my planks, but they asked how exactly to do that and I didn't have a good answer ready.

nutmegoreo

Keto_Vampire wrote: »

nutmegoreo wrote: »

Keto_Vampire wrote: »

NorthCascades wrote: »

Keto_Vampire wrote: »

NorthCascades wrote: »

Keto_Vampire wrote: »

I think it goes without saying, but it should be an exercise that definitely requires spotting...don't make things awkward AF asking someone to spot you on say...bicep curls

But the seated cable row machine is ok, right? Don't tell me I've been doing it wrong.

I think you're going to have to explain/rationalize the need for a spotter on that one...injury/some sort of mobility issue/etc.? Or are you just flat out joking/trolling?

Joking. I read your good advice and tried to think of the lift that's least likely to require a spot.

Ok, bro, I seriously need your help, can you spot me on back squats? I'm only doing 135lbs...and I'm like totally not trolling you just to cop-a-feel

Would that work? Cause I might need to sell my squat rack and start going to the gym...

OP, I work out at home to avoid people in my space. I don't think there's a problem with going about your day, but a head nod of recognition is probably fine. Most people are just trying to get through their workout and not looking for conversation.

Hmmm....





So, I have a squat rack for sale... :laugh: