n00b question about gym etiquette
wndrwmn86
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I don't want to be THAT person at the gym and haven't really been a member of a gym before. I have been doing stuff on workout videos or just running at home. I am joining a gym tomorrow and want to make sure I don't do anything that would be offensive to the more experienced patrons.
Thank you in advance for any advice. :flowerforyou:
Thank you in advance for any advice. :flowerforyou:
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Wipe off equipment you use, restack weights and don't monopolize equipment between sets by sitting on it like you own it.
I'd say those are the biggies.0 -
Put your weights away
Use the equipment as intended
Don't hog multiple pieces of equipment
Don't curl in the squat rack
Squat in the squat rack (I guess this one is optional)0 -
Put your weights away
Use the equipment as intended
Don't hog multiple pieces of equipment
Don't curl in the squat rack
Squat in the squat rack (I guess this one is optional)
I can't believe I forgot 'only squat in the squat rack! This, 1000x this.0 -
What the other posters said pretty much.0
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if there are multiple cardio machines open, try not to pick the one right next to someone.
not really etiquette, but some people (like myself) are excessively sweaty and we feel bad if we fling sweat on the people next to us. :laugh:0 -
[1] Rack your &)*^@! weights
[2] Keep your rest periods short as needed
[3] Don't do supersets or circuit training at peak gym times
[4] Don't stare at the hot chicks in yoga pants
[5] Never EVER interrupt someone who is in the middle of a set - wait until the set is complete.
[6] Curl in the power cage at your own peril
[7] Wipe up your sweat
Things to keep in mind:
[1] No one is judging how little you lift
[2] When people are looking at you, they're merely seeing who the new guy is
[3] Most advice is crap
[4] Leave your ego at the door0 -
[1] Rack your &)*^@! weights
[2] Keep your rest periods short as needed
[3] Don't do supersets or circuit training at peak gym times
[4] Don't stare at the hot chicks in yoga pants
[5] Never EVER interrupt someone who is in the middle of a set - wait until the set is complete.
[6] Curl in the power cage at your own peril
[7] Wipe up your sweat
Things to keep in mind:
[1] No one is judging how little you lift
[2] When people are looking at you, they're merely seeing who the new guy is
[3] Most advice is crap
[4] Leave your ego at the door
#4. there are mirrors, and us gals are always watching. we know when you check us out. but honestly, we're not mad (unless you're super creepy about it)0 -
If you don't know how to use it...ask!
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Sign up for a tour that will give you an introduction to the equipment.
If you think someone was using a piece of equipment, ask if they've finished with it or if you can work in rather than just moving in.
The gym is a public space. Be considerate, be polite, use common sense. When in doubt, smile and ask nicely. There will be a few jerks. Don't paint the whole gym with their brush.0 -
if there are multiple cardio machines open, try not to pick the one right next to someone.
not really etiquette, but some people (like myself) are excessively sweaty and we feel bad if we fling sweat on the people next to us. :laugh:
Yes! Same etiquette as for selecting urinals. (May not apply to OP)0 -
Never try to take a plate off of a loaded barbell as someone is preparing to squat.
Yes, I've had that happen to me. I was like, DAFUQ?0 -
If you don't shower before you come to the gym, make sure your clothes and deodorant are fresh before you leave your house/workplace. There is a lady in one of my exercise classes who I swear never does this...and then she tries to get close to me. No thanks...0
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Don't be on your phone in the locker room0
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If people ask to work in between your sets, let them.
Put your weights down, don't drop them.
Don't talk on the phone.0 -
[1] Rack your &)*^@! weights
[2] Keep your rest periods short as needed
[3] Don't do supersets or circuit training at peak gym times
[4] Don't stare at the hot chicks in yoga pants
[5] Never EVER interrupt someone who is in the middle of a set - wait until the set is complete.
[6] Curl in the power cage at your own peril
[7] Wipe up your sweat
Things to keep in mind:
[1] No one is judging how little you lift
[2] When people are looking at you, they're merely seeing who the new guy is
[3] Most advice is crap
[4] Leave your ego at the door
And to add. Don't exercise right on top of a rack. Pick your dumbbells off the rack, back up/move 6-8 paces backward or diagonal, commence workout. This way you don't make others with gym etiquette wait until after your set is done to pick other dumbbells off the rack.0 -
when I was a member of the gym the following was not liked...
Hogging machines of any sort...there are sometimes time limits on cardio machines if they are in short supply
Ask for a spotter if you need one...nothing worse then being in the middle of a set and seeing someone almost dead because they didn't ask for a spotter...
Ask advice of the staff and other gym members about things but only when they aren't in the middle of something...
Be polite...even if you are given advice without asking for it...and learn who knows what they are talking about and who doesn't...
Be aware of any dress code...or alarms...or other rules the gym has...you never know...0 -
NO heavy perfume!! :sick:0
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[1] Rack your &)*^@! weights
[2] Keep your rest periods short as needed
[3] Don't do supersets or circuit training at peak gym times
[4] Don't stare at the hot chicks in yoga pants (directly)
[5] Never EVER interrupt someone who is in the middle of a set - wait until the set is complete. SERIOUSLY DON"T DO IT
[6] Curl in the power cage at your own peril
[7] Wipe up your sweat
Things to keep in mind:
[1] No one is judging how little you lift
[2] When people are looking at you, they're merely seeing who the new guy is
[3] Most advice is crap
[4] Leave your ego at the door
squats- rows- OHP- and bench are totally okay in the power cage.And to add. Don't exercise right on top of a rack. Pick your dumbbells off the rack, back up/move 6-8 paces backward or diagonal, commence workout. This way you don't make others with gym etiquette wait until after your set is done to pick other dumbbells off the rack.
nope- if you are there- I won't wait- I'll move right in on out- there is no reason- you're being rude- you shouldn't have set up- unless you're curling 100's I'm going to walk over and be rude and put mine away.
seriously- no reason to stand that close.
also "how many sets left" is code for- are you almost done- or can I work in- or how much time do you think you have left?
don't be afraid to ask- it's okay.0 -
Never try to take a plate off of a loaded barbell as someone is preparing to squat.
Yes, I've had that happen to me. I was like, DAFUQ?
amg really????? who that hell does that?0 -
Never try to take a plate off of a loaded barbell as someone is preparing to squat.
Yes, I've had that happen to me. I was like, DAFUQ?
amg really????? who that hell does that?
People who want to be smacked with a 20kg plate in the face do that.0 -
[1] Rack your &)*^@! weights
[2] Keep your rest periods short as needed
[3] Don't do supersets or circuit training at peak gym times
[4] Don't stare at the hot chicks in yoga pants
[5] Never EVER interrupt someone who is in the middle of a set - wait until the set is complete.
[6] Curl in the power cage at your own peril
[7] Wipe up your sweat
Things to keep in mind:
[1] No one is judging how little you lift
[2] When people are looking at you, they're merely seeing who the new guy is
[3] Most advice is crap
[4] Leave your ego at the door
I'll be supersetting OHP and curls in either the power cage or squat rack.
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bench is pushing it, but if your gym doesnt have any bench sets then i suppose its really the only option[1] Rack your &)*^@! weights
[2] Keep your rest periods short as needed
[3] Don't do supersets or circuit training at peak gym times
[4] Don't stare at the hot chicks in yoga pants (directly)
[5] Never EVER interrupt someone who is in the middle of a set - wait until the set is complete. SERIOUSLY DON"T DO IT
[6] Curl in the power cage at your own peril
[7] Wipe up your sweat
Things to keep in mind:
[1] No one is judging how little you lift
[2] When people are looking at you, they're merely seeing who the new guy is
[3] Most advice is crap
[4] Leave your ego at the door
squats- rows- OHP- and bench are totally okay in the power cage.And to add. Don't exercise right on top of a rack. Pick your dumbbells off the rack, back up/move 6-8 paces backward or diagonal, commence workout. This way you don't make others with gym etiquette wait until after your set is done to pick other dumbbells off the rack.
nope- if you are there- I won't wait- I'll move right in on out- there is no reason- you're being rude- you shouldn't have set up- unless you're curling 100's I'm going to walk over and be rude and put mine away.
seriously- no reason to stand that close.
also "how many sets left" is code for- are you almost done- or can I work in- or how much time do you think you have left?
don't be afraid to ask- it's okay.0 -
bench is pushing it, but if your gym doesnt have any bench sets then i suppose its really the only option[1] Rack your &)*^@! weights
[2] Keep your rest periods short as needed
[3] Don't do supersets or circuit training at peak gym times
[4] Don't stare at the hot chicks in yoga pants (directly)
[5] Never EVER interrupt someone who is in the middle of a set - wait until the set is complete. SERIOUSLY DON"T DO IT
[6] Curl in the power cage at your own peril
[7] Wipe up your sweat
Things to keep in mind:
[1] No one is judging how little you lift
[2] When people are looking at you, they're merely seeing who the new guy is
[3] Most advice is crap
[4] Leave your ego at the door
squats- rows- OHP- and bench are totally okay in the power cage.And to add. Don't exercise right on top of a rack. Pick your dumbbells off the rack, back up/move 6-8 paces backward or diagonal, commence workout. This way you don't make others with gym etiquette wait until after your set is done to pick other dumbbells off the rack.
nope- if you are there- I won't wait- I'll move right in on out- there is no reason- you're being rude- you shouldn't have set up- unless you're curling 100's I'm going to walk over and be rude and put mine away.
seriously- no reason to stand that close.
also "how many sets left" is code for- are you almost done- or can I work in- or how much time do you think you have left?
don't be afraid to ask- it's okay.
floor bench- I know guys who do floor bench in there- but they are super nice- they wait- and they have no problems sharing- not douche's... but yeah- it's not something I would do- I'm WAY to lazy to be hauling a bench over there.
There is a guy at my gym who leaves a seated bench thing there for his sitting over head press- he does all his pressing in the power cage- it makes me a little crazy because he leaves the bench there.0 -
[1] Rack your &)*^@! weights
[2] Keep your rest periods short as needed
[3] Don't do supersets or circuit training at peak gym times
[4] Don't stare at the hot chicks in yoga pants
[5] Never EVER interrupt someone who is in the middle of a set - wait until the set is complete.
[6] Curl in the power cage at your own peril
[7] Wipe up your sweat
Things to keep in mind:
[1] No one is judging how little you lift
[2] When people are looking at you, they're merely seeing who the new guy is
[3] Most advice is crap
[4] Leave your ego at the door
^^^^ this basically would keep you in my good graces and my addition is if your gym has a water fountain and if you're filling up a bottle and someone is waiting to get a quick drink, let them go before you finish0 -
Never try to take a plate off of a loaded barbell as someone is preparing to squat.
Yes, I've had that happen to me. I was like, DAFUQ?
amg really????? who that hell does that?
Some guy last year - obviously had no idea what he was doing. His friend saw what was going on and explained things to him. I don't think I've seen them since, though.0 -
squats- rows- OHP- and bench are totally okay in the power cage.
Glad you said this, because I was totally debating on where to do those tomorrow. Figured power cage was good.0 -
Don't hang out by say a bench press just chatting up someone else, when you know there's someone waiting to use it.
If you are on one machine, you cannot also claim the bench press with your water bottle. I get it sucks to un-rack and re-rack, but it's not your personal equipment.
Re-rack your weights.
Every time I go to my gym, it's horrendous. I spend 5-7 minutes putting weights away first. I get annoyed for a second, then I see it as an added workout. It's still a d!ckish thing to do, especially when they leave the 45# on the barbell...which lately they've been leaving it on just one side of the barbell...and leaving it on the ground.0 -
Never try to take a plate off of a loaded barbell as someone is preparing to squat.
Yes, I've had that happen to me. I was like, DAFUQ?
amg really????? who that hell does that?
People who want to be smacked with a 20kg plate in the face do that.
that's what my man child said and he's not a lifter...haha...0 -
Following.
What is a power cage?0 -
Following.
What is a power cage?
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