Are you a GYM IDIOT?

_David_

This is a funny thread on BB.com that is 6 years old and 8k+ replys, lets see what you consider a gym idiot.

if you drop any dumbell under 55lbs your a gym idiot even although some lifts there is not reason to drop weight at all
Screamers that you can hear over your head phones
People who do curls in the squat racks
Lets hear what you got

jayb0ne

Brought your handbag into the weights room.
Full face of makeup.
1 set, update your facebook status on your iphone, next machine.

skittybang

I loathe the gym idiot - I remember back in college I was rowing crew so my upper body was really strong. Well - this dude is using the lateral pull down - probably about 80lbs - grunting and screaming "get it! get it!" and "bring it home!" TO HIMSELF! then drops the damn weights. So, for kicks I asked if he was between sets, sat down, upped the weight a bit and started whistling as I pulled down. He probably couldn't please his woman that night, you're welcome :bigsmile:

the_journeyman

The version of "Gym Idiot" I encounter is when trying to job on the track. Wanna walk 3-4 wide & block both the WALKING and JOGGING lane? At least listen for the joggers. There is a thick white line dividing, with WALKING stenciled on one side and JOGGING stenciled on the other side every quarter-lap.

The other is the one in the weight room giving me unsolicited advice when he has no idea what the goal of my workout is. Might be the smartest one in there but without knowing my goals he can't properly advise me.

JM

odusgolp

I don't know what I'm doing in a gym... So I qualify as a gym idiot

jennajava

Brought your handbag into the weights room.
Full face of makeup.
1 set, update your facebook status on your iphone, next machine.

LiKe OmG r u stalking me?

SinIsIn

Brought your handbag into the weights room.
Full face of makeup.
1 set, update your facebook status on your iphone, next machine.

I update mine after doing 2 machines... less status updates that way!

jennajava

Brought your handbag into the weights room.
Full face of makeup.
1 set, update your facebook status on your iphone, next machine.

I update mine after doing 2 machines... less status updates that way!

What if we just wear lipstick?

_binary_jester_

I don't know what I'm doing in a gym... So I qualify as a gym idiot

Believe me there is a difference between being unfamiliar with the equipment and abusing it.

Most people are completely open to helping someone out.

shellma00

I NEVER go to the gym because I am an idiot when it comes to working out. I have no idea what most of the machines/weights in there do or how to use them. The only machines I could properly use would be the treadmill and the bikes, and I am pretty sure I would screw that up too. That is why I exercise in the comfort of my own home.... and its cheaper.

jayb0ne

Massive upper body and twig legs.

Lift 3 reps of a ridiculous weight with the worst form known to man.

Complain about never being able to gain muscle and eat once per day.

Hours on the treadmill then straight to KFC

rocketpants

The guys that moan and scream on every rep. Grunting a little struggling out your last rep is different.

Guys who don't wear a towel and strut around the locker room. I have one of those too, I don't really need to see your unimpressive meat sword.

People who do 3-5 minutes on a cardio machine and then mill about the gym.

Guys using their hip and back to curl 45lbs when they could maybe do 30 with good form

jennajava

Massive upper body and twig legs.

I'm with you on this. This is definitely unattractive in a guy.

jennajava

The guys that moan and scream on every rep. Grunting a little struggling out your last rep is different.

Seriously. Leave a little bit to the imagination. :laugh:

AmyJo54915

I NEVER go to the gym because I am an idiot when it comes to working out. I have no idea what most of the machines/weights in there do or how to use them. The only machines I could properly use would be the treadmill and the bikes, and I am pretty sure I would screw that up too. That is why I exercise in the comfort of my own home.... and its cheaper.

Ditto!

GorillaNJ

This is a funny thread on BB.com that is 6 years old and 8k+ replys, lets see what you consider a gym idiot.

if you drop any dumbell under 55lbs your a gym idiot even although some lifts there is not reason to drop weight at all
Screamers that you can hear over your head phones
People who do curls in the squat racks
Lets hear what you got

Funny thing that is the manager from my gym... he does all of those things AND he leaves his stuff all over like three benches at a time.

shasha_84

Brought your handbag into the weights room.
Full face of makeup.
1 set, update your facebook status on your iphone, next machine.

Ohhh I HATE the girls who come to the gym looking like they are at a damn night club, Hair all curled and makeup on, tiny little tanktop with no sportsbra. I go to the gym to work my *kitten* off and expect to look like crap doing so

HeidiMightyRawr

I loathe the gym idiot - I remember back in college I was rowing crew so my upper body was really strong. Well - this dude is using the lateral pull down - probably about 80lbs - grunting and screaming "get it! get it!" and "bring it home!" TO HIMSELF! then drops the damn weights. So, for kicks I asked if he was between sets, sat down, upped the weight a bit and started whistling as I pulled down. He probably couldn't please his woman that night, you're welcome :bigsmile:

That's hilarious!!! Love it!

erickirb

Massive upper body and twig legs.

Lift 3 reps of a ridiculous weight with the worst form known to man.

Complain about never being able to gain muscle and eat once per day.

Hours on the treadmill then straight to KFC

Massive upper body and twig legs. Genetics may play a role in this, even when I was squatting and dead lifting double my weight for reps I still had chicken legs (thin but ripped), fortunately my upper body isn't massive, just bigger than the lower.

Complain about never being able to gain muscle and eat once per day. What is wrong with eating once a day? As long as you hit your macros meal timing is irrelevant for losing or gaining weight.

Hours on the treadmill then straight to KFC. Nothing wrong here if it fits their macros for the day.

jennajava

Brought your handbag into the weights room.
Full face of makeup.
1 set, update your facebook status on your iphone, next machine.

Ohhh I HATE the girls who come to the gym looking like they are at a damn night club, Hair all curled and makeup on, tiny little tanktop with no sportsbra. I go to the gym to work my *kitten* off and expect to look like crap doing so

There was a chick at mine the other day LITERALLY in club attire. Pink tube top and all.

finding_my_way

weight droppers
women (or men) in coordinated outfits, hair styled and makeup
grunters
inconsiderate people who do not wipe their sweat off the seats, seriously??!?

rainbowbuggy

Brought your handbag into the weights room.
Full face of makeup.
1 set, update your facebook status on your iphone, next machine.

Ohhh I HATE the girls who come to the gym looking like they are at a damn night club, Hair all curled and makeup on, tiny little tanktop with no sportsbra. I go to the gym to work my *kitten* off and expect to look like crap doing so

LOL...that was hilarious! Very true! I just shake my head and mind my own business but I often wonder do they "freshen up" the make up just to come to the gym?

lik_11

Those who do a couple of reps on a machine & then SIT there for another 5-20 minutes "resting" (Husband- I'm looking at you!!!) Just do it already!

Jellyphant

Unless you're literally a complete moron, no matter what your gym etiquette is, you're eventually gonna pissoff/annoy someone with the way you workout. I frankly don't give a fck. As long as I'm doing what I need to be doing, and not messing around. For god's sake, some people get mad if you read on a machine. Really?

SeaSiren1

Imaginary Lat Syndrome, The Personal Trainer wanna be, Curling in the Squat Rack

sillygoose1977

My buddy is a gym idiot. He is pretty big and refuses to do any cardio. Only weights. He also wants to do the Tough Mudder this year...with 0 minutes of cardio under his belt. Good luck, my friend.

Libby81

Brought your handbag into the weights room.
Full face of makeup.
1 set, update your facebook status on your iphone, next machine.

Ohhh I HATE the girls who come to the gym looking like they are at a damn night club, Hair all curled and makeup on, tiny little tanktop with no sportsbra. I go to the gym to work my *kitten* off and expect to look like crap doing so

The ladies that sit on the recumbent bike with their magazines and phones out. Theres one lady at my gym brings a kindle!!!

Women who lift stupid pointless weights that make no improvement on doing the exercise with bodyweight only

usmcmp

Not only the girls with their hair all curled and make up on, the ones who do one set of 20 curls using 5 pounds then parks on the bench texting for 10 minutes. If you come to be eye candy go sit in the corner and do that, I actually use that bench for my workouts.

hloftin32

Chicks with huge earrings and makeup on going at a glacial pace on the elliptical. If you leave the gym looking cute, then you didnt work hard enough!
Also the ones with their huge fake tits hanging out, that I'm just counting the seconds for a nipple to play peek-a-boo. I'm all about a good rack, but please give them some support at the gym!

jennajava

Unless you're literally a complete moron, no matter what your gym etiquette is, you're eventually gonna pissoff/annoy someone with the way you workout. I frankly don't give a fck. As long as I'm doing what I need to be doing, and not messing around. For god's sake, some people get mad if you read on a machine. Really?

Are you preventing others from using said machine by pausing to read?

jayb0ne

Massive upper body and twig legs.

Lift 3 reps of a ridiculous weight with the worst form known to man.

Complain about never being able to gain muscle and eat once per day.

Hours on the treadmill then straight to KFC

Massive upper body and twig legs. Genetics may play a role in this, even when I was squatting and dead lifting double my weight for reps I still had chicken legs (thin but ripped), fortunately my upper body isn't massive, just bigger than the lower.

Complain about never being able to gain muscle and eat once per day. What is wrong with eating once a day? As long as you hit your macros meal timing is irrelevant for losing or gaining weight.

Hours on the treadmill then straight to KFC. Nothing wrong here if it fits their macros for the day.

I'll rephrase...

[Massive upper body and twig legs.] Works upper body and skips legs consistently

Lift 3 reps of a ridiculous weight with the worst form known to man.

[Complain about never being able to gain muscle and eat once per day.] - Complains about never being able to gain muscle and eats about 1200 calories a day.

[Hours on the treadmill then straight to KFC] - People who complain they never lose weight, spend hours on the treadmill and have no idea what they eat.