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    Am I the only one who feels awkward squating?

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    • Posts: 1,667 Member
      Pretty sure no one else in the gym is getting any kind of work done when I work on my squats or Olympic lifts. Is it weird that every piece of equipment near to me is taken by guys who rest while I work? ... Psh, no. I'd watch me, too. :tongue:

      But seriously, people are going to watch what they're going to watch. I could no sooner avert the eyes in their heads than I could change the weather.
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      Pretty sure no one else in the gym is getting any kind of work done when I work on my squats or Olympic lifts. Is it weird that every piece of equipment near to me is taken by guys who rest while I work? ... Psh, no. I'd watch me, too. :tongue:

      hot stuff coming through!
    • Posts: 726 Member
      I work out at home. I only feel weird when my brother in law comes over mid workout. He stares like a creeper.
    • Posts: 245 Member
      They're either staring at your *kitten* or your form is really off
      more likely they are staring at her *kitten*
    • Posts: 326 Member
      With your body you shouldn't feel self conscience you look good and people are going to look at you...
    • Posts: 1,482 Member
      I've just gone back to the squat rack after 3 mos. off due to ACL replacement. Some probably thought I was noob as I only used the bar and was all over the place with it as I worked to get balance and form in check. Ya, it was awkward but I'm there for me and not too concerned what others think about how I'm doing.
    • Posts: 199 Member
      Just stick your butt out more to give them something to stare at!!! :)
    • Posts: 3,927 Member
      The only time I feel awkward in the squat rack is when I've worn the wrong pants on squats day. I have one pair that gives me an atomic wedgie when I go ATG, and it stays up there through the entire set. Nothing like reracking the bar and pulling your pants out of your butt.
    • Posts: 613 Member
      I got all the awkward out of my system at yoga classes. Never seen so many bums in the air. Cat/cow can be... interesting... if you look up at the wrong moment.

      TBH I found the dead lift more embarrassing, but don't care at all anymore.
    • Posts: 63 Member
      Squatting is by far the most functional exercise. We are always using it to for example tie your shoe and or picking up your kids. Try it against the wall might be less awkward or do it when you are about to sit on a bench.
    • Posts: 17,525 Member
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      I've never heard of anyone taking 10+ minutes of rest in-between sets. At that point, you may as well eat a meal and take a nap too. Everything I've ever read or been told says that you're resting too long. Perhaps this review could be illuminating (& related source material):

      http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/research-review/factors-affecting-the-length-of-the-rest-interval-between-resistance-exercise-sets-research-review.html

      Here's the summary:
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      That's really nice and all- but 5-10 minute rests happen.

      it is what it is.

      I personally get to bored after 5- and iuf it's busy- no way I'll take over 5 minutes- there is a point in a public gym where you can be rude... but if I'm one rep maxxing- guess what- I'll take as long as I well please.


      And as you have seen... what I have said is not unrealistic- and people do it.
    • Posts: 671 Member
      I exercise at home now, but squats didn't bother me in the gym. What did bother me was leg curls. I felt like it looked like I was humping the bench.
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