Did I do something wrong?

KarmaxKitty
KarmaxKitty Posts: 901 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Actually did some weights today. I don't understand why the guys were looking at me weird. I mean... I know I'm short, and I only picked up fifteen pounds to do my bodyweight squats/lunges/deadlifts... But I'm pretty sure my form was right!!! Anyone have a clue? It doesn't really bother me. I just wish they wouldn't! It's be easier if they just told me to adjust my form. :/

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  • vim_n_vigor
    vim_n_vigor Posts: 4,089 Member
    Maybe they were impressed that you were out there just doing it? :flowerforyou:
  • wildcata77
    wildcata77 Posts: 660
    Maybe they're just not used to seeing women lift?

    I feel really underconfident in the free weights section of my gym, but no one has ever stared or laughed so I figure I must not look too clueless!

    Bottom line, screw'em. We're there to work on our health.
  • Rambo313
    Rambo313 Posts: 179 Member
    It is just nice to see a girl who knows what she is doing in the weight room, it was mostly likely a compliment :)
  • DaBossLady24
    DaBossLady24 Posts: 556 Member
    Guys do that usually because they're shocked to see a woman on what they believe to be the "guy's side" of the gym.

    Keep doing your thing and know that weight lifting is for EVERYONE, not just the fellas. Great job! :drinker:
  • VeganDoc
    VeganDoc Posts: 18 Member
    Maybe they were looking at you because you look awesome! Or maybe they aren't used to seeing women do free weights. I'm the only female at my gym (Gold's) who does free weights. I wouldn't worry about it; take it as a compliment!
  • KaleidoscopeEyes1056
    KaleidoscopeEyes1056 Posts: 2,996 Member
    I agree with wildcata. They may just be impressed that a woman is in the freeweight section.
  • gc_tweety
    gc_tweety Posts: 205 Member
    If you are up to it, ask them. It can't hurt and maybe they'll give you some tips :smile:
  • JayByrd107
    JayByrd107 Posts: 282 Member
    I'd don't know; I wasn't there. Also, they may not have been looking at you as much as you think.
  • ilike2moveit
    ilike2moveit Posts: 776 Member
    Just ask them if they have any suggestions for your form.
  • annieu613
    annieu613 Posts: 143 Member
    I used to feel self conscious in the free weight section because it's usually all guys, but you just have to get over it. You're there for you, not because you're trying to impress them (I hope!). Just keep at it and eventually they'll get used to you and you'll build confidence.
  • KarmaxKitty
    KarmaxKitty Posts: 901 Member
    Oh... I never thought of any of that. Now that i think about it...all the other women are using the weight machines instead...

    I'm clueless! But maybe I WILL ask them for some tips. Maybe. Guys make me nervous! :laugh:
  • drewols
    drewols Posts: 77
    Guys like to look at women
  • ironmom77
    ironmom77 Posts: 45
    A girl in the free weight room is like a unicorn, a mythical beast that everyone has heard of but has never seen.

    Here comes the tough love. Guys stare at you when you lift. Either directly or in the mirror. You have two choices: get over it and keep lifting, or go running back to the cardio room with the other girls. I would advise you to keep lifting. After you have been there for a while, they will get used to you and stop staring as much. Some of them may even offer some helpful tips and keep the weirdos away.
  • KarmaxKitty
    KarmaxKitty Posts: 901 Member
    A girl in the free weight room is like a unicorn, a mythical beast that everyone has heard of but has never seen.

    Here comes the tough love. Guys stare at you when you lift. Either directly or in the mirror. You have two choices: keep lifting, or go running back to the cardio room with the other girls. I would advise you to keep lifting. After you have been there for a while, they will get used to you and stop staring as much. Some of them may even offer some helpful tips and keep the weirdos away.

    Roger that! (sidenote, i love your race photo...mine looked like I was dying...)
  • GmanKG
    GmanKG Posts: 18 Member
    I will NEVER forget one day I walked up to a free weight Leg Press that had what I thought was a heavy amount of plates and asked "do you need help - removing the plates" - Her reply was "NO, I have three more sets"! :) Everyone's comments are spot on, its not you they are just not use to seeing females in the Free Weight area.

    KEEP LIFTING :)

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