Gym Rant- Impatient People and the Squat Rack
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It's polite and proper gym etiquette to invite them to work in a set during your 1-2 minute rest period.
Be clear up front how long your rest period is and ask if them to return the favor and finish their one set during that time.
Totally agree,but this fella wasn't really in the talking mood and was aggressive from the very beginning. He really didn't like it when I told him I had 2 more sets to go. Normally I am the first to offer someone to let them work in, but I really didn't like his attitude.
Then **** him. He can do something else.
My thoughts exactly.
Is that a sword from Halo, or a Mass relay from Mass Effect?
From Mass Effect, easily one of my favorite games0 -
I thought that was the slinger, but wasn't 100% sure.
BTW, Destiny captures that hot shooter feel of ME, imo.0 -
I thought that was the slinger, but wasn't 100% sure.
BTW, Destiny captures that hot shooter feel of ME, imo.
Nice I godda check it out, I heard it was a hit.0 -
It's polite and proper gym etiquette to invite them to work in a set during your 1-2 minute rest period.
Be clear up front how long your rest period is and ask if them to return the favor and finish their one set during that time.
I think working in is viable for squats, but not bench exercises - it takes too much time to completely wipe down the bench between sets (that is 3-5 times usually) and I don't really want to lie in someone else's sweat just to be a nice guy and save them a few minutes, sorry.0 -
Our gym is tiny with only 2 treadmills, so often they're in use and I don't mind waiting/using other machines until they're vacant.
But once, me and my hubby were using up both treadmills, being 2 people and all, and a guy came in, wandered around the gym, stood behind us, wandered some more. Flipped the channels on the TV for 8 minutes (I checked my timer), got on the elliptical VERY half-heartedly, then got off and left before we were even done lol. And we only run for 20 minutes, so it's not like we were hogging them!
His impatience was palpable, even though he didn't say anything (or if he did, I had headphones on).0 -
It's polite and proper gym etiquette to invite them to work in a set during your 1-2 minute rest period.
Be clear up front how long your rest period is and ask if them to return the favor and finish their one set during that time.
Totally agree,but this fella wasn't really in the talking mood and was aggressive from the very beginning. He really didn't like it when I told him I had 2 more sets to go. Normally I am the first to offer someone to let them work in, but I really didn't like his attitude.
I have flat out told people you can have it when I'm done... usually they will say "okay take you're time" and I say- don't worry I will- I'm not rushing my lifts for you.
And while I don't dawdle- I don't move any faster than I normally would.
The solution is- see if he can work in- or not (I will only work in with people I know- and who are doing as similar lift)- like doing BB rows- while we are trying to squat- not going to work.
Or put your head phones back in and do your best I SERIOUSLY DON"T CARE WHAT YOU ARE DOING AND I"M GOING TO CONTINUE TO WORKOUT attitude on- and then do just that- go back to working out.
It's a little hard- because people like that are close- and trying to manipulate you with their attitude sometimes- but just keep doing your thing- you do not OWE them anything other than general civilness and gym politeness. You do not OWE them to move faster or clear the rack sooner.0 -
It's polite and proper gym etiquette to invite them to work in a set during your 1-2 minute rest period.
Be clear up front how long your rest period is and ask if them to return the favor and finish their one set during that time.
Totally agree,but this fella wasn't really in the talking mood and was aggressive from the very beginning. He really didn't like it when I told him I had 2 more sets to go. Normally I am the first to offer someone to let them work in, but I really didn't like his attitude.
I have flat out told people you can have it when I'm done... usually they will say "okay take you're time" and I say- don't worry I will- I'm not rushing my lifts for you.
And while I don't dawdle- I don't move any faster than I normally would.
The solution is- see if he can work in- or not (I will only work in with people I know- and who are doing as similar lift)- like doing BB rows- while we are trying to squat- not going to work.
Or put your head phones back in and do your best I SERIOUSLY DON"T CARE WHAT YOU ARE DOING AND I"M GOING TO CONTINUE TO WORKOUT attitude on- and then do just that- go back to working out.
It's a little hard- because people like that are close- and trying to manipulate you with their attitude sometimes- but just keep doing your thing- you do not OWE them anything other than general civilness and gym politeness. You do not OWE them to move faster or clear the rack sooner.
Totally agreed, that's how I feel about the matter and what I'll continue to do.0 -
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I never had that problem but I can imagine. I go to the gym at 5:00 in the morning so there is no one there except older people. I love it. The gym I go to is free the one I want to join which is planet fitness omg there are people every where so I could see that happening there. Good luck with the squat rack0
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Kettle squats.
Put the curl bar (weighted) on your back and do lunges.
DB jumping squats.
You're fine. Get to the gym earlier next time. Or you know, squat outside the rack.
Not always feasible, especially if you need fresh legs for heavy sets. Also the safety bars are necessary when doing squats, especially heavies - ergo, you need to squat in the rack. You don't need the safety bars for curling.0 -
It is if you actually want to put some work in, and can't be bothered to get to the gym early enough to get the rack.
C'mon now, this is a no excuse zone. Like PF's no work zone.0 -
He obviously thinks he is better than you and that his workout is more important than yours, cause after all you probably won't stick it out for long and he is a professional amateur weight lifter who knows all things weight lifting.
He wishes he were this dude.
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He obviously thinks he is better than you and that his workout is more important than yours, cause after all you probably won't stick it out for long and he is a professional amateur weight lifter who knows all things weight lifting.
lol right? I asked him if he wanted me to leave the weights on the bar after I finished and he said yes, but after I walked away I looked back and saw him squatting a good 50lbs less than what I was doing. Felt pretty good :P.0
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