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Interesting discussion so far.0
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When I'm doing dumbbell bench press, there's no way I can set the weights down without dropping them (well, about a foot from the floor). Lowering the weights to the floor would pull my arms out of their sockets.
If that's the worst you have against PF then that's awfully petty. It's not marketed as a gym for serious lifters, it's a place for beginners to go to get their confidence up on working out. It's a great starting place for most people. The lunk alarm should be in every gym to be honest. There's no reason to be dropping weights and being extra loud just for attention.Lunk alarm - look it up
And if a loud alarm goes off when I'm doing said presses, what if it startles me and I drop the weights on my face?
You got what you deserved because lunk but hey we don't judge4 -
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When I'm doing dumbbell bench press, there's no way I can set the weights down without dropping them (well, about a foot from the floor). Lowering the weights to the floor would pull my arms out of their sockets.
If that's the worst you have against PF then that's awfully petty. It's not marketed as a gym for serious lifters, it's a place for beginners to go to get their confidence up on working out. It's a great starting place for most people. The lunk alarm should be in every gym to be honest. There's no reason to be dropping weights and being extra loud just for attention.Lunk alarm - look it up
And if a loud alarm goes off when I'm doing said presses, what if it startles me and I drop the weights on my face?
Weird, I've never had that problem.
In fact I've never had either problem.. If the lift fails, the weights fall to the side... at the end of the lift, rest the dumbells at my hip crease and sit up.
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When I'm doing dumbbell bench press, there's no way I can set the weights down without dropping them (well, about a foot from the floor). Lowering the weights to the floor would pull my arms out of their sockets.
If that's the worst you have against PF then that's awfully petty. It's not marketed as a gym for serious lifters, it's a place for beginners to go to get their confidence up on working out. It's a great starting place for most people. The lunk alarm should be in every gym to be honest. There's no reason to be dropping weights and being extra loud just for attention.Lunk alarm - look it up
And if a loud alarm goes off when I'm doing said presses, what if it startles me and I drop the weights on my face?
Agree with @stanmann571 never had the issue with putting weights down.
Take a look at these videos to learn how to set the dumbbells down. Your shoulders will thank you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8CJsfwALDI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8y8dQZMJXw 5 -
A quick google found this as wellPackerjohn wrote: »
When I'm doing dumbbell bench press, there's no way I can set the weights down without dropping them (well, about a foot from the floor). Lowering the weights to the floor would pull my arms out of their sockets.
If that's the worst you have against PF then that's awfully petty. It's not marketed as a gym for serious lifters, it's a place for beginners to go to get their confidence up on working out. It's a great starting place for most people. The lunk alarm should be in every gym to be honest. There's no reason to be dropping weights and being extra loud just for attention.Lunk alarm - look it up
And if a loud alarm goes off when I'm doing said presses, what if it startles me and I drop the weights on my face?
Agree with @stanmann571 never had this issue.
Take a look at these videos to learn how to set the dumbbells down. Your shoulders will thank you.
https://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/main/popup/name/dumbbell-bench-press
1.Lie down on a flat bench with a dumbbell in each hand resting on top of your thighs. The palms of your hands will be facing each other.
2.Then, using your thighs to help raise the dumbbells up, lift the dumbbells one at a time so that you can hold them in front of you at shoulder width.
3.Once at shoulder width, rotate your wrists forward so that the palms of your hands are facing away from you. The dumbbells should be just to the sides of your chest, with your upper arm and forearm creating a 90 degree angle. Be sure to maintain full control of the dumbbells at all times. This will be your starting position.
4.Then, as you breathe out, use your chest to push the dumbbells up. Lock your arms at the top of the lift and squeeze your chest, hold for a second and then begin coming down slowly. Tip: Ideally, lowering the weight should take about twice as long as raising it.
5.Repeat the movement for the prescribed amount of repetitions of your training program.
Caution: When you are done, do not drop the dumbbells next to you as this is dangerous to your rotator cuff in your shoulders and others working out around you.
Just lift your legs from the floor bending at the knees, twist your wrists so that the palms of your hands are facing each other and place the dumbbells on top of your thighs. When both dumbbells are touching your thighs simultaneously push your upper torso up (while pressing the dumbbells on your thighs) and also perform a slight kick forward with your legs (keeping the dumbbells on top of the thighs). By doing this combined movement, momentum will help you get back to a sitting position with both dumbbells still on top of your thighs. At this moment you can place the dumbbells on the floor.
Variations:
Another variation of this exercise is to perform it with the palms of the hands facing each other.
Also, you can perform the exercise with the palms facing each other and then twisting the wrist as you lift the dumbbells so that at the top of the movement the palms are facing away from the body. I personally do not use this variation very often as it seems to be hard on my shoulders.
The variation I was taught was more wrist centric than leg centric, but I've only worked up to 90s so the kick might be necessary with heavier DBells.
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A friend of mine looked into buying a PF franchise. The cheapest buy in was 200K PLUS all the equipment and you have to do their cheap membership rates. not sure how anyone makes money on these things.2
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trackercasey76 wrote: »A friend of mine looked into buying a PF franchise. The cheapest buy in was 200K PLUS all the equipment and you have to do their cheap membership rates. not sure how anyone makes money on these things.
I never looked into the specifics, but I'm pretty sure the model is you sign up a ton of people (it's only $10 a month) and only 10-15% show up on a regular basis.0 -
I had a membership there twice over the years. I didn't like it. It was hard to get it canceled each time too.0
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When I'm doing dumbbell bench press, there's no way I can set the weights down without dropping them (well, about a foot from the floor). Lowering the weights to the floor would pull my arms out of their sockets.
If that's the worst you have against PF then that's awfully petty. It's not marketed as a gym for serious lifters, it's a place for beginners to go to get their confidence up on working out. It's a great starting place for most people. The lunk alarm should be in every gym to be honest. There's no reason to be dropping weights and being extra loud just for attention.Lunk alarm - look it up
And if a loud alarm goes off when I'm doing said presses, what if it startles me and I drop the weights on my face?
You got what you deserved because lunk but hey we don't judge
Thanks so much @Packerjohn and @stanmann571 for the info.0 -
PF's "judgement free zone" is a joke, but it's enough gym for me at a good price. Some day I'll outgrow it, but until then the dumbbell racks and benches work just fine. There are definitely people lifting heavier than me that are still there.0
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I am thankful my PF is really laid back. I use mine for a treadmill and accessory work because I now have my own home gym. Plus, I just love people watching in a positive way. It's fun to see different types of people there and watch them improve over time. I know that happens at any gym, but given the beginner's market PF has, it seems more drastic.
However, back when I went almost daily for several months, I only heard the lunk alarm once, and that was because someone accidentally dropped the weights because he slipped. Girlfriend sure thought it was the funniest thing in the world though. Otherwise, I hear grunting and weight dropping all the time with no alarm, sometimes coming from the stereotypical market PF is against. I've never seen them reprimanded for such actions and they're still there a year later. They even carry around jugs of water. Oh no! Hah.
I do really dislike that their staff is not well trained though. I once had to walk over and offer to show an older woman how to use the fly machine because the young girl working didn't even know how to shift the arms. It was painful to watch. It is 100% judging on my part, but it seems like they don't train the women as efficiently to work there. And it could be my particular one or the fact that the guys typically work out after their shift so have experience with the equipment. Just an odd thing I've noticed.
I know my PF is not the norm, and I don't agree with their marketing, but I also have better things to be upset or offended about in that regard. If anything, I'm more upset/irritated at the Fuze next store, which markets Herbalife. But hey, good placement is good marketing, I suppose.3 -
When I'm doing dumbbell bench press, there's no way I can set the weights down without dropping them (well, about a foot from the floor). Lowering the weights to the floor would pull my arms out of their sockets.
If that's the worst you have against PF then that's awfully petty. It's not marketed as a gym for serious lifters, it's a place for beginners to go to get their confidence up on working out. It's a great starting place for most people. The lunk alarm should be in every gym to be honest. There's no reason to be dropping weights and being extra loud just for attention.Lunk alarm - look it up
And if a loud alarm goes off when I'm doing said presses, what if it startles me and I drop the weights on my face?
Yes there is a way.
There is no reason to drop the weight unless it's a unsafe situation.
If you can't put it down, don't pick it up.8 -
OnthatStuff wrote: »
That was amazing0 -
OnthatStuff wrote: »
That was HILARIOUS!!!1 -
I've had a Planet Fitness membership for over 2 years. Never heard the lunk alarm go off. The cardio equipment is great. I'm a newbie so not doing serious weightlifting at this time. The 2 locations I frequent are in different states, but both are constantly being cleaned. Its not for everyone, but people shouldn't be degraded for their choice in a gym.2
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I've pulled close to 700 for deads, while I'm not dropping them from the top, they don't always come down easy. Or squats, after a rough set, sometimes I kinda "fall" into the rack to put them back.2 -
Gyms shouldn't insult gym-goers. That's my problem with PF.
Also -- and I was thinking about this the other day when someone accidentally dropped a weight in my gym (which is super laid back) -- if I WERE intimidated by gyms, the fear that someone might hit the lunk alarm if I accidentally dropped a weight and I'd get rebunked or stared at or mocked would have prevented me from even trying barbells. Ugh. And I get it's not really used, but they promote it like it is.
Also, telling people that those in other gyms are dying to be mean and intimidating is just so negative and awful.7 -
OnthatStuff wrote: »
That was HILARIOUS!!!
I agree, but hopefully you realize that this is a complete parody that has no basis in reality. The atmosphere at PF is essentially the same as a community rec center. Everyone who is raging against the PF machine has almost certainly never set foot in one.3 -
Shawshankcan wrote: »
I've pulled close to 700 for deads, while I'm not dropping them from the top, they don't always come down easy. Or squats, after a rough set, sometimes I kinda "fall" into the rack to put them back.
yea, or your grip slips and that always sucks...
have not pulled a 700# Dl ..but i did pull like 420 once and grip slipped on way down and that was some loud stuff ...0 -
Bry_Lander wrote: »OnthatStuff wrote: »
That was HILARIOUS!!!
I agree, but hopefully you realize that this is a complete parody that has no basis in reality. The atmosphere at PF is essentially the same as a community rec center. Everyone who is raging against the PF machine has almost certainly never set foot in one.
Not sure about @PAGinger, but I commented the same thing right before her and, yes - of course it's parody, lol. I have no hate for PF, one way or another, because I've never been to one. I probably would, if I lived close to one.1 -
Shawshankcan wrote: »
I've pulled close to 700 for deads, while I'm not dropping them from the top, they don't always come down easy. Or squats, after a rough set, sometimes I kinda "fall" into the rack to put them back.
If I look over, and it's 700 or even 400 worth of plates, I'm pretty MEH about the whole thing. If I look over and its 225, and He's adding 45s on each side and 90 seconds later it goes crash again, depending on my mood it's entirely possible I'm going to ask him to be a little more courteous.
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MsHarryWinston wrote: »*facepalm*. I just can't even...
I know some people love it, some people hate it. Just posting this here because I couldn't let my discovery pass without commenting on it. Feel free to discuss, aaaaaaaand go!
From the info I've gotten on MFP previously: Apparently they're dirt cheap and do have at least some barbells, racks, and benches - so unless it's a longer wait for equipment than a competing gym I'd say its a good deal. The gym I'm at now also has neither a deadlift platform or bumper plates...if the clanging bugs us, we always just fold some yoga mats and throw them underneath. As for the potential to have to drop the last rep, whether that is a problem probably depends on whether the management and other gym goers at your particular location are *ssholes (I would think that normal people even at a PF shouldn't mind unless you're doing it repeatedly).0 -
stanmann571 wrote: »Shawshankcan wrote: »
I've pulled close to 700 for deads, while I'm not dropping them from the top, they don't always come down easy. Or squats, after a rough set, sometimes I kinda "fall" into the rack to put them back.
If I look over, and it's 700 or even 400 worth of plates, I'm pretty MEH about the whole thing. If I look over and its 225, and He's adding 45s on each side and 90 seconds later it goes crash again, depending on my mood it's entirely possible I'm going to ask him to be a little more courteous.
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stanmann571 wrote: »Shawshankcan wrote: »
I've pulled close to 700 for deads, while I'm not dropping them from the top, they don't always come down easy. Or squats, after a rough set, sometimes I kinda "fall" into the rack to put them back.
If I look over, and it's 700 or even 400 worth of plates, I'm pretty MEH about the whole thing. If I look over and its 225, and He's adding 45s on each side and 90 seconds later it goes crash again, depending on my mood it's entirely possible I'm going to ask him to be a little more courteous.Ironandwine69 wrote: »stanmann571 wrote: »Shawshankcan wrote: »
I've pulled close to 700 for deads, while I'm not dropping them from the top, they don't always come down easy. Or squats, after a rough set, sometimes I kinda "fall" into the rack to put them back.
If I look over, and it's 700 or even 400 worth of plates, I'm pretty MEH about the whole thing. If I look over and its 225, and He's adding 45s on each side and 90 seconds later it goes crash again, depending on my mood it's entirely possible I'm going to ask him to be a little more courteous.
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Honestly, I'd like an alarm or an airhorn. to get his attention, since he just woke up the whole gym with a weight that isn't a big deal.
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stanmann571 wrote: »stanmann571 wrote: »Shawshankcan wrote: »
I've pulled close to 700 for deads, while I'm not dropping them from the top, they don't always come down easy. Or squats, after a rough set, sometimes I kinda "fall" into the rack to put them back.
If I look over, and it's 700 or even 400 worth of plates, I'm pretty MEH about the whole thing. If I look over and its 225, and He's adding 45s on each side and 90 seconds later it goes crash again, depending on my mood it's entirely possible I'm going to ask him to be a little more courteous.Ironandwine69 wrote: »stanmann571 wrote: »Shawshankcan wrote: »
I've pulled close to 700 for deads, while I'm not dropping them from the top, they don't always come down easy. Or squats, after a rough set, sometimes I kinda "fall" into the rack to put them back.
If I look over, and it's 700 or even 400 worth of plates, I'm pretty MEH about the whole thing. If I look over and its 225, and He's adding 45s on each side and 90 seconds later it goes crash again, depending on my mood it's entirely possible I'm going to ask him to be a little more courteous.
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Honestly, I'd like an alarm or an airhorn. to get his attention, since he just woke up the whole gym with a weight that isn't a big deal.
that would depend on the lifter and where they are in programming...and people's grips do slip or they do get tired...
I never got why people are noise averse to a gym ...I mean people are lifting heavy things, there will be noise..4 -
MsHarryWinston wrote: »*facepalm*. I just can't even...
I know some people love it, some people hate it. Just posting this here because I couldn't let my discovery pass without commenting on it. Feel free to discuss, aaaaaaaand go!
From the info I've gotten on MFP previously: Apparently they're dirt cheap and do have at least some barbells, racks, and benches - so unless it's a longer wait for equipment than a competing gym I'd say its a good deal. The gym I'm at now also has neither a deadlift platform or bumper plates...if the clanging bugs us, we always just fold some yoga mats and throw them underneath. As for the potential to have to drop the last rep, whether that is a problem probably depends on whether the management and other gym goers at your particular location are *ssholes (I would think that normal people even at a PF shouldn't mind unless you're doing it repeatedly).
i am not aware of any PF that has barbells...
smith machine yes, barbells, no0 -
stanmann571 wrote: »stanmann571 wrote: »Shawshankcan wrote: »
I've pulled close to 700 for deads, while I'm not dropping them from the top, they don't always come down easy. Or squats, after a rough set, sometimes I kinda "fall" into the rack to put them back.
If I look over, and it's 700 or even 400 worth of plates, I'm pretty MEH about the whole thing. If I look over and its 225, and He's adding 45s on each side and 90 seconds later it goes crash again, depending on my mood it's entirely possible I'm going to ask him to be a little more courteous.Ironandwine69 wrote: »stanmann571 wrote: »Shawshankcan wrote: »
I've pulled close to 700 for deads, while I'm not dropping them from the top, they don't always come down easy. Or squats, after a rough set, sometimes I kinda "fall" into the rack to put them back.
If I look over, and it's 700 or even 400 worth of plates, I'm pretty MEH about the whole thing. If I look over and its 225, and He's adding 45s on each side and 90 seconds later it goes crash again, depending on my mood it's entirely possible I'm going to ask him to be a little more courteous.
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Honestly, I'd like an alarm or an airhorn. to get his attention, since he just woke up the whole gym with a weight that isn't a big deal.
that would depend on the lifter and where they are in programming...and people's grips do slip or they do get tired...
I never got why people are noise averse to a gym ...I mean people are lifting heavy things, there will be noise..
If it's the third or fourth offense and he's still lifting less than my wife warms up with, there's no reason for banging.4 -
I never got why people are noise averse to a gym ...I mean people are lifting heavy things, there will be noise..
I have never understood this either. I am a relative novice in the free weight section and honestly, if I hear weights drop or grunts, I don't care at all. I don't understand how this is intimidating (personally).
I did have a no-commitment membership to PF for like 3 months and cancelled it- the staff was rude and generally not helpful, there was food and candy everywhere, and that alarm went off several times while I was there. Maybe my PF was super *kitten* but it completely turned me off.
My new gym is a local "chain" of nice gyms that have all sorts of equipment, experience levels, and generally friendly...but it needs more squat racks >.<1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbK3wWpWNto
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