n00b question about gym etiquette

Question for all you lifting folks.

My gym only has one power cage, two flat bench press and one include bench press. There are no extra Olympic bars for ground work.

My Workout B consists of squats, OHP and deadlifts. I need the power cage for squats and OHP but I could use the bar from the power cage or one of the benches for deadlifts. Do you guys think its rude to use the only power cage for the entire workout?

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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
[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

If you are wearing yoga pants and you're hot, you have to expect at least a glance or two. Leering is bad form, though.

As Seinfeld said. It's like looking at the sun. You look quickly, memorize and then LOOK AWAY!

Always wear sexy revealing clothing.

Question for all you lifting folks.

My gym only has one power cage, two flat bench press and one include bench press. There are no extra Olympic bars for ground work.

My Workout B consists of squats, OHP and deadlifts. I need the power cage for squats and OHP but I could use the bar from the power cage or one of the benches for deadlifts. Do you guys think its rude to use the only power cage for the entire workout?

I had similar issues. I usually stole a bar from one of the benches for the OHP, and deadlifts. You just have to learn how to clean the bar properly for the OHP. Good skill to learn anyway.

Also, let the employees/owner know the gym would be better if it had more bars/power cages. We never got another power cage, but we did get two additional bars for ground work.

Question for all you lifting folks.

My gym only has one power cage, two flat bench press and one include bench press. There are no extra Olympic bars for ground work.

My Workout B consists of squats, OHP and deadlifts. I need the power cage for squats and OHP but I could use the bar from the power cage or one of the benches for deadlifts. Do you guys think its rude to use the only power cage for the entire workout?

I had similar issues. I usually stole a bar from one of the benches for the OHP, and deadlifts. You just have to learn how to clean the bar properly for the OHP. Good skill to learn anyway.

Also, let the employees/owner know the gym would be better if it had more bars/power cages. We never got another power cage, but we did get two additional bars for ground work.

They are remodeling shortly and are getting new equipment. The staff doesn't know what they are getting yet but they said that many people mention that they need more bars and power racks so we will still.

I don't see the point of doing rows or DL's in the cage...esp if there is just one...

OHP I get, Benching if you don't have a spotter...and squats...but nothing else.

ETA: to be frank tho I workout at home but when I do go to the gym this summer I wont be DL or rowing in the cage...or benching I will ask for a spotter or take my husband.

Some gyms I've trained at have had safety policies forbidding doing heavy pulling outside the racks. I guess some people don't know not to go for a hug when you're in the middle of a clean and jerk set.

If a person has their ear buds in it usually means leave me alone..If you feel you must interrupt me then wait till my set is over and make it quick so that it doesn't interfere with my next set. I'm not there to chat..I'm there to workout.

Watch your back if equipment in the weight area is close together. I had a women almost run into my fully loaded barbell while i was about to do a set of squats. She just about knocked me over..good thing i was paying attention at the right moment.

Wipe off benches and equipment!

If i'm running or working vigorously on a cardio machine don't cozy up next to me and start talking to me..I'm there to workout not chat!

Before grabbing the nearest cable keep in mind someone who is in the vicinity may be doing a superset and has another cable on standby. Ask before you use it. Again..i've had so many people just jump on a cable that i just spent time setting up for my superset. Makes me crazy.

If you decide to do numerous exercises back to back make sure the equipment is relatively close and not clear across the gym. Tying up a precious bench for a half hour is not cool in my book.

If I'm doing sets..dont come in a block my view of the mirror..I need to to make sure my form is good.

I could add so many more but these are my biggest gym musts do's