Funny you should mention this, i experienced a similiar situation recently during one of my gym "adventures".
My little encounter found me doing flyes on a bench that was bolted down to the floor in front of the DB rack so
space was quite limited.Well to compound the problem the seat where you'd normally do DB presses,curls, etc. was also bolted down, making it almost impossible for two bigger people to comfortably train i obviously drew the short straw that morning and got the rude prick who didn't have the slightest idea what gym etiquette meant. This asshole decides to bring his bag,wraps, belt etc. and sprawls all his shit around me then without so much as a "how ya' doin' he drops 3 pairs of DBs in this already tiny space. Long story short asshole catches a DB to his nuts!
Yesterday I was Squatting and I had 275 on for the back down sets, my bag is right there at the head of the squat rack, you can't miss it. I go to get a drink of water and some guy steps in and starts stripping it down. Fortunately the girl that I Squatted with last week was there and stopped him and told him that I likely wasn't done. Anyway I went and got him and after some difficulty in explaining the concept of working in, we wound up working together. His top sets were 185 so we would just throw the 45s over it and it was no problem. He was only doing partial Squats but I wasn't judging and we got into a rhythm and it worked out fine.
This is the biggest problem I face, is with the Squat rack. When you're doing full Squats people don't want to Squat with you. But in general today no one wants to share equipment or stations in the gym, it's a peculiar mindset.
I had some similar shit happen to me a couple weeks ago...I was starting to warm up on bench, so only had a 25 on each side - went to pee real quick, then came back and some fucker had already thrown a couple plates on and was going to town
Part of me wanted to crush his neck with the bar during his set...someday that voice is gonna win out over the rational one
What would I do? What I DID do was leave gyms forever, and got set up in my garage. Best money I've ever spent.
THAT^
Ok, close the thread.. anything else pertaining to is pretty much useless at this point.. that's how it's done mf'ers.. invest and don't worry about nothin' ever again.. done deal.
What would I do? What I DID do was leave gyms forever, and got set up in my garage. Best money I've ever spent.
THAT^
Ok, close the thread.. anything else pertaining to is pretty much useless at this point.. that's how it's done mf'ers.. invest and don't worry about nothin' ever again.. done deal... Get a squat rack, about a thousand lbs. of free iron, asstd. bars/dumbells etc via craigslist, garage sales, whatever, and call it a day.. nm them wannabe flexyboys wandering around trying to be big.. cuz years from now, when your still out in your garage get'n jacked, they'll be blue-tarpin' it outside your local business thinking that everyone STILL owes them something... smh.. fuggedaboutit!
Ok, close the thread.. anything else pertaining to is pretty much useless at this point.. that's how it's done mf'ers.. invest and don't worry about nothin' ever again.. done deal... Get a squat rack, about a thousand lbs. of free iron, asstd. bars/dumbells etc via craigslist, garage sales, whatever, and call it a day.. nm them wannabe flexyboys wandering around trying to be big.. cuz years from now, when your still out in your garage get'n jacked, they'll be blue-tarpin' it outside your local business thinking that everyone STILL owes them something... smh.. fuggedaboutit!
NW.
Beat ya to it, read below =) Rex even responded so BOOM!
Originally Posted by Altered Beast
Yes sir! Precisely one of the many reasons I setup a Powerlifting gym in a storage unit. It's been a blessing for sure!
Happened again. I was in the middle of a set of 335 on the bench and the guy next to me was doing floor presses. There was about 14 inches between our bars and some jack ass strolls right through.
Strength doesn't come from physical capacity. It comes from indomitable will. -Gandhi
You cannot dream yourself into a character. You must hammer and forge yourself into one. -Thoreau
Watch your language. Be positive and constructive instead of negative. Lend a hand if someone needs help
Cleaning up is two-fold. Rack the weights AND wipe off equipment. If you're 'strong enough' to load the bar, you're 'strong enough' to unload it. The next person may not be able to use the equipment if he/she cannot lift the weight. Others can also get hurt trying to re-rack the weights. Leaving plates around isn't impressive - it's an example of shear laziness and disrespect towards others. You wouldn't go to someone's house and throw their stuff everywhere and then leave and I wouldn't want anyone to do that to my place either. It comes down to respecting others.
Very few people appreciate being watched by others while they train. Bare in mind that everybody starts somewhere and should not be mocked due to using a lighter weight.
Greet others when they're resting, not while they're lifting. Full conversations can wait until after the workout.
Not only is it intrusive and annoying, not allowing others to have adequate room can be harmful. Out of common decency and for safety, plain and simple, don't get in the way. Wait for them to finish their set to walk around them or put your plate away.
If you're going heavy, have someone there in case anything happens to go wrong. If you see someone who looks as if they are unsure about their next set, offer to spot. Once again, this is a matter of safety.
Either turn it off or put it away. Making calls not only impairs a workout, it distracts others from their training. Nobody is so important that they must on the phone for the 30-60 minutes in the gym
Give Courtesy and Respect and you will get Courtesy and Respect
YOU ARE A ROLE MODEL
What do you think?
Strength doesn't come from physical capacity. It comes from indomitable will. -Gandhi
You cannot dream yourself into a character. You must hammer and forge yourself into one. -Thoreau
A well known gym here in Houston has a big glass door that opens up to the gym and in permanent etched black letters it says: "NO SELFIES ALLOWED ON GYM FLOOR. Anyone taking selfies will result in expulsion at the discretion of management".
A well known gym here in Houston has a big glass door that opens up to the gym and in permanent etched black letters it says: "NO SELFIES ALLOWED ON GYM FLOOR. Anyone taking selfies will result in expulsion at the discretion of management".
I shit you not! Need more of that out there =)
HELL. YES! I support the hell outta that. Aside from the message it's sending, I love it for the sheer fact that it will get all of 'those people' riled up, driving them into a tizzy of, "I'm a paying member, I can take as many selfies as I want..." Fuck outta here.
Dude you gotta snap a pic of that and put it up on IG or something.
The Legs Feed the Wolf
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Headphones and a low hat seems to keep most away.
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I just finished setting up my home gym. Nothing better then being able to workout to your own music, your own time frame, and using your own equipment with no one to bother you.
Headphones and a low hat seems to keep most away.
or
I just finished setting up my home gym. Nothing better then being able to workout to your own music, your own time frame, and using your own equipment with no one to bother you.
Yes very true! No one bothering you is KEY!!!!!!!!
I just finished setting up my home gym. Nothing better then being able to workout to your own music, your own time frame, and using your own equipment with no one to bother you.
/\ THIS! I slowly purchased piece by piece until I acquired everything I needed.
Most just need a 2x2 Power rack with various attachments, and adjustable Bench and the 3 Texas Bars. That is not too expensive at all!
The biggest problem is finding consistent training partners as everyone has their own schedule.