Am I the only one who feels awkward squating?

I know squats are super important. But as soon as I catch someone looking at me while I squat, back on the treadmill I go! I get weirdly self-conscious about it. Please tell me I'm not the only one hahaha
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  • Not the only one at all lol. We do squats at work while at the computer, guess it helps if we are all looking funny at the same time.
  • Duck_Puddle
    Duck_Puddle Posts: 3,237 Member
    I described my first experience with free weights as "doing all kinds of math (for the plates), spending less than a minute doing something that looks like you're pooping, then sitting around waiting to do it again-then more math.

    No. You're not the only one.
  • naomijuliette96
    naomijuliette96 Posts: 153 Member
    hahaha you get more comfortable as your form improves! I feel like a bad-*kitten* while squatting now!
  • CompressedCarbon
    CompressedCarbon Posts: 357 Member
    doing something that looks like you're pooping

    THAT'S what's been wrong with my form! This I can remember. THANKS, Vitamin. You're the Best!
  • MinMin97
    MinMin97 Posts: 2,674 Member
    Sometimes I look around first.
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    I thought this was going to be about your form.

    But yeah, it's uncomfortable the first few times. People look at each other in the weight room- it's socially acceptable behavior since you have downtime between sets. They probably are pinging more on you because you're an unfamiliar female, but they're also looking at the other guys benching, and the guys curling, whatever. Just ignore it and finish your workout. Force yourself to get through it, because 1) they'll look less once you're a regular and 2) you'll get used to the weight room eyeballing.
  • Duck_Puddle
    Duck_Puddle Posts: 3,237 Member
    doing something that looks like you're pooping

    THAT'S what's been wrong with my form! This I can remember. THANKS, Vitamin. You're the Best!

    Simple is always best :)
  • Soufre
    Soufre Posts: 236 Member
    spending less than a minute doing something that looks like you're pooping

    This is why I feel weird. It totally looks like I'm about to drop a deuce :blushing:
  • Soufre
    Soufre Posts: 236 Member
    I thought this was going to be about your form.

    But yeah, it's uncomfortable the first few times. People look at each other in the weight room- it's socially acceptable behavior since you have downtime between sets. They probably are pinging more on you because you're an unfamiliar female, but they're also looking at the other guys benching, and the guys curling, whatever. Just ignore it and finish your workout. Force yourself to get through it, because 1) they'll look less once you're a regular and 2) you'll get used to the weight room eyeballing.

    This too. I just started incorporating weights into my workout and lo and behold I'm the only lady there...

    Edited for grammar
  • Mr_Bad_Example
    Mr_Bad_Example Posts: 2,403 Member
    I work out at home. Nobody sees me.

    Except that weirdo who keeps looking in my window.

    images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSTQixwTr1dkYBsJOzhn-eDqSp27EBg0b1KIe1b9EPp3m5HJlkVQw
  • vanguardfitness
    vanguardfitness Posts: 720 Member
    They're either staring at your *kitten* or your form is really off
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    [generalization] Guys are either checking you out or admiring your mobility and wondering why you go so deep. [/generalization]
  • Mr_Excitement
    Mr_Excitement Posts: 833 Member
    I'm a 41 year old man. The only time people look at me is when I'm carrying something that looks like it could be used as a weapon, lol. Anyway, no-- I don't feel self conscious squatting.
  • edwardkim85
    edwardkim85 Posts: 438 Member
    before the TOILET WAS INVENTED people had to dig a hole and squat to poopie.

    In china and korea, I see people just squat down in a perfect squat position and take a smoke break for 10-20 min... pretty impressive lol.

    Point? no point lol
  • edwardkim85
    edwardkim85 Posts: 438 Member
    Also, I see girls checking my bum out while I do squats and I feel like a piece of meat and hate it.... not.

    :D
  • Hendrix7
    Hendrix7 Posts: 1,903 Member
    I know what you mean op,

    When I squat people stop and stare, never has such weight been squatted to such depth in a commercial gym.

    People who hate the gym turn up to admire me, people who aren't even members have to pay for a day pass to witness such magnificence. I've had crowds of illegal migrants travel across Europe in a dustbin just to tape one of my max effort sessions on a poor quality Chinese knock of camera (still had tapes, wasn't even digital) so they can send it back to their relatives.

    such is the life of a squatter.
  • 89nunu
    89nunu Posts: 1,082 Member
    I know what you mean op,

    When I squat people stop and stare, never has such weight been squatted to such depth in a commercial gym.

    People who hate the gym turn up to admire me, people who aren't even members have to pay for a day pass to witness such magnificence. I've had crowds of illegal migrants travel across Europe in a dustbin just to tape one of my max effort sessions on a poor quality Chinese knock of camera (still had tapes, wasn't even digital) so they can send it back to their relatives.

    such is the life of a squatter.

    hahahahaha :D
    that must be a Norwich thing! happens to me all the time, but I'm sure it's for the wrong reasons...
  • littleburgy
    littleburgy Posts: 570 Member
    I absolutely hate ending up in front of a male in my body pump class for that reason. Really not so thrilled to be squatting and sticking my *kitten* out when some guy is behind me.

    Of course that's more my problem than anyone else... I just have to deal with it. But no, you're not alone.
  • chrisrc131
    chrisrc131 Posts: 45 Member
    I just started incorporating weights into my workout and lo and behold I'm the only lady there...

    And what does that mean? That you're the most badass woman in the gym. They mirin.

    (disclaimer: I'm not actually saying that squats are the only way to be a badass. Just the best way;)
  • I described my first experience with free weights as "doing all kinds of math (for the plates), spending less than a minute doing something that looks like you're pooping, then sitting around waiting to do it again-then more math.

    No. You're not the only one.

    Ha ha - I love that ^

    I'm just lucky I do my 'looking like I'm pooping' in my own garage!
  • _TastySnoBalls_
    _TastySnoBalls_ Posts: 1,298 Member
    spending less than a minute doing something that looks like you're pooping

    This is why I feel weird. It totally looks like I'm about to drop a deuce :blushing:

    :laugh: Just go out there and be a BA!
  • Eleonora91
    Eleonora91 Posts: 688 Member
    I am too concentrated in trying not to fall on my bum to care about how I look while squatting :/
  • SpeSHul_SnoflEHk
    SpeSHul_SnoflEHk Posts: 6,256 Member
    I work out at home. Nobody sees me.

    Except that weirdo who keeps looking in my window.

    images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSTQixwTr1dkYBsJOzhn-eDqSp27EBg0b1KIe1b9EPp3m5HJlkVQw

    I'm not that weird!

    ETA: I know I get looked at as I am doing my squats. I can see it in the mirror people. Who cares. Let them watch.
  • Hammie023
    Hammie023 Posts: 19 Member
    Maybe it is just me, but if I use a large med ball to squat down on, I feel less "silly" looking while doing them. :-)
  • WhiteRabbit1313
    WhiteRabbit1313 Posts: 1,091 Member
    I know squats are super important. But as soon as I catch someone looking at me while I squat, back on the treadmill I go! I get weirdly self-conscious about it. Please tell me I'm not the only one hahaha

    Nope, but I don't give up, and I ignore the others. I figure I'm going to look like a doofus, for a while, so I might as well pay my dues, now. You should do the same. :wink:
  • WhiteRabbit1313
    WhiteRabbit1313 Posts: 1,091 Member
    I thought this was going to be about your form.

    But yeah, it's uncomfortable the first few times. People look at each other in the weight room- it's socially acceptable behavior since you have downtime between sets. They probably are pinging more on you because you're an unfamiliar female, but they're also looking at the other guys benching, and the guys curling, whatever. Just ignore it and finish your workout. Force yourself to get through it, because 1) they'll look less once you're a regular and 2) you'll get used to the weight room eyeballing.

    This too. I just started incorporating weights into my workout and lo and behold I'm the only lady there...

    Edited for grammar

    I like being the only girl in the weights section. It's only a problem when a really experienced LADY lifter comes into the weights section that I feel self-conscious...but I still do my sets, anyway.
  • Escape_Artist
    Escape_Artist Posts: 1,155 Member
    I know squats are super important. But as soon as I catch someone looking at me while I squat, back on the treadmill I go! I get weirdly self-conscious about it. Please tell me I'm not the only one hahaha

    Ha.. I know the feeling. Although since I have made eye contact by accident with some people while doing some BB hit thrusts the awkward moments of squatting seem like nothing LOL!
  • DeltaZero
    DeltaZero Posts: 1,197 Member
    I like it when people stop their workout to watch me squat.


    But then my gym is mostly people who do machines. When I started getting back into the heavier weights I felt a bit proud when I started putting 2-3 big plates per side on.
  • catneon
    catneon Posts: 911 Member
    before the TOILET WAS INVENTED people had to dig a hole and squat to poopie.

    Seeee? now if you're ever without a toilet you'll be prepared.....

    and who cares about people just squat dammit!
  • ascrit
    ascrit Posts: 770 Member
    Hopefully any weirdness one feels while doing squats is offset by how awesome they are for your overall fitness (as well as the shape of your butt!)