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Douchebags at the gym...

Haha it's way off and a lot of our population is outside of the city limits. I used to live in SA when in college got a job down here in the Eagle Ford a couple years back. Oh and we have the only casino in Texas ;)
 
SA?
 
I always liked the San Antonio/New Braunfels area.

Ultimately, I'd like to get out of houston in the future and move somewhere away from the coast.

Central TX somewhere always sounded nice. Close enough to a big city to be a reasonable drive, but far enough away to have some land without a ton of people around.
 
Fawk I want to punch people in the face today! From the cnt in the tap out gear using the bench by the 100 lb dbs to sit his fat ass down in between sets of 30lb curls to the cck sucker putting the 50lb dbs where the 120s belong there are like 5 other dbags here.
 
I saw an elderly lady at the gym wearing a shirt that read: Thick and Kinky.
 
puccah8808 said:
Lol, nope. My PF gym is hood AF, though.

The dbag "trainer" does everything other than train. Talks on the phone, texts, watches tv, dances, flirts with people...
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Idk about you but I don't train with anyone unless they have sweet dance moves that they like to show off
 
There has been a serious uprising of gym douchery at my gym as of late. This dude with his hair pomaded in a Hitler comb over, a creeper pencil stash and (surprise, surprise) a black 5% wife beater tucked in, I just want to knock that mustache off his face.

He's the worst but there is also this over zealous chubby kid who makes his own parking space under the entry awning and screams "reps for Jesus," at his 6'2 130# father during every set as he coaxes his into ego lifting to the point where I fear for him life.

I love, LOVE my gym, the staff and the equipment, but some of these members seriously need put 405 on a barbell and try to bench press it with their throats.
 
lifted67 said:
There has been a serious uprising of gym douchery at my gym as of late. This dude with his hair pomaded in a Hitler comb over, a creeper pencil stash and (surprise, surprise) a black 5% wife beater tucked in, I just want to knock that mustache off his face.

He's the worst but there is also this over zealous chubby kid who makes his own parking space under the entry awning and screams "reps for Jesus," at his 6'2 130# father during every set as he coaxes his into ego lifting to the point where I fear for him life.

I love, LOVE my gym, the staff and the equipment, but some of these members seriously need put 405 on a barbell and try to bench press it with their throats.
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He actually screams "reps for Jesus?" And more than one time? Tell him if he doesn't shut up you'll arrange for him to have a workout with Jesus.
 
Yes, and look I love Dom as much as the next guy, but he's a PARODY of people we make fun of at the gym, he actually does this and thinks he's being funny.
 
lifted67 said:
Yes, and look I love Dom as much as the next guy, but he's a PARODY of people we make fun of at the gym, he actually does this and thinks he's being funny.
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exactly. Just because a brother and sister can shag and create a king in GoT doesn't mean it's ok to **** your sister.
 
I'm going to nominate myself as a gym douche cause I'm going to need to start wearing my aircast at the gym now per my Dr, ugh
 
To the guy having an argument on his phone with since unknown person. You are a tool ,and s douche
 
Caught a guy playing video games on his phone hogging the bench yesterday. Are people incapable of leaving their phone in their locker while they are supposed to be working hard? Amazes me how these people even think they can progress.
 
So I went to the gym pretty late tonight. I am the only one there (it's a local small, hardcore gym) so there are plates all over the floor, free weights unracked etc. in other words the end results of the annual douche migration. If I get there and the gym looks like this then I will rerack weights etc. (basically make the gym 100% again at the end of my workout). Halfway through the work out a lady cleaner comes and starts cleaning and reracking. Guess who looks like the gym douche? I helped her and told her ot wasn't me, we made a few jokes etc. but I still know ahe thinks it was me. Frikkin gym douches.
 
Sorry for spelling and grammar. Not my 1st/2nd language :D
 
TheMaster said:
Caught a guy playing video games on his phone hogging the bench yesterday. Are people incapable of leaving their phone in their locker while they are supposed to be working hard? Amazes me how these people even think they can progress.
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That's absurd.
I use my phone inbetween sets to switch music.
The gym is my holy place, I listen to music and that's it.
No calls no texts unless emergency.
Wife knows that!

Maybe we are the douchebags these days! We are the *******s because we strive to achieve.
Us *******s
 
JG93 said:
That's absurd.
I use my phone inbetween sets to switch music.
The gym is my holy place, I listen to music and that's it.
No calls no texts unless emergency.
Wife knows that!

Maybe we are the douchebags these days! We are the *******s because we strive to achieve.
Us *******s
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I use Google sheets on my phone between sets to log my workout, and I'll occasionally visit these forums sometimes, haha.
 
JG93 said:
That's absurd.
I use my phone inbetween sets to switch music.
The gym is my holy place, I listen to music and that's it.
No calls no texts unless emergency.
Wife knows that!

Maybe we are the douchebags these days! We are the *******s because we strive to achieve.
Us *******s
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Listening to music as you know is great! Keeps you motivated and gets you focused!

But playing games on your phone sitting on a bench not doing anything? **** that.
 
JG93 said:
That is pathetic.
Age of technology is gonna ruin these people.
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If I ran my own gym, being caught playing games on a cell phone while on a machine or bench would be terms for membership termination no questions asked. The cameras I had watching the gym floor would keep an eye on things. The piece of paper (Membership agreement) a person signs and agrees to with the fine print would allow this to happen.
 
TheMaster said:
If I ran my own gym, being caught playing games on a cell phone while on a machine or bench would be terms for membership termination no questions asked. The cameras I had watching the gym floor would keep an eye on things. The piece of paper (Membership agreement) a person signs and agrees to with the fine print would allow this to happen.
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I'd allow it only if they weren't using any equipment, or were working in with enough people and had long rest periods. I know some power lifter types who take long rests between sets, so as long as they're not hogging the equipment if someone else needs it, I suppose it's alright.
 
muscleupcrohn said:
I'd allow it only if they weren't using any equipment, or were working in with enough people and had long rest periods. I know some power lifter types who take long rests between sets, so as long as they're not hogging the equipment if someone else needs it, I suppose it's alright.
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Exactly. People abuse their time at the gym by not being respectful of their surroundings or their fellow members. I always make an effort to make sure that when I am done with a piece of equipment that its cleaned up and ready for the next person to enjoy and use. I see so many people out there who don't share the same values and respect. I also am not shy about sparking up a conversation with another member if they look like they would appreciate a spot. The brotherhood in gyms is something that is starting to disappear.
 
TheMaster said:
Exactly. People abuse their time at the gym by not being respectful of their surroundings or their fellow members. I always make an effort to make sure that when I am done with a piece of equipment that its cleaned up and ready for the next person to enjoy and use. I see so many people out there who don't share the same values and respect.
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What I hate is at my university gym, there are a bunch of guys (of course none of them are very muscular) who clearly go to the gym to stare at and/or try to pick up girls. Maybe if they actually lifted, it'd be easier for them.
 
muscleupcrohn said:
What I hate is at my university gym, there are a bunch of guys (of course none of them are very muscular) who clearly go to the gym to stare at and/or try to pick up girls. Maybe if they actually lifted, it'd be easier for them.
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I agree. I edited my last post so check what I added at the end.
 
TheMaster said:
I agree. I edited my last post so check what I added at the end.
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For sure. I remember I had a weight lifting class in HS, and we'd have about 3-4 people to a station (which was a power cage with an adjustable bench, with a focus on bench and squats), and my group, and the class in general had a really nice brotherhood and friendly competition vibe that made everyone want to work hard and push themselves.

There's not much of that in commercial gyms at all. I want a gym like you see in Pumping Iron, haha. Everyone is serious, and pushes each other to be their best; friendly competition.
 
muscleupcrohn said:
For sure. I remember I had a weight lifting class in HS, and we'd have about 3-4 people to a station (which was a power cage with an adjustable bench, with a focus on bench and squats), and my group, and the class in general had a really nice brotherhood and friendly competition vibe that made everyone want to work hard and push themselves.

There's not much of that in commercial gyms at all. I want a gym like you see in Pumping Iron, haha. Everyone is serious, and pushes each other to be their best; friendly competition.
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And the average person wonders why those guys were so good at what they did!

That is a great film! We need more gyms available that have environments like the one that Arnold trained at. What a perfect environment to become your absolute best.
 
TheMaster said:
Caught a guy playing video games on his phone hogging the bench yesterday. Are people incapable of leaving their phone in their locker while they are supposed to be working hard? Amazes me how these people even think they can progress.
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It amazes me that you think someone playing a game will keep them from progressing lol.

I use my phone. I'll hog a bench to reply to emails. I'm still making solid progress. FWM.
 
Woody said:
It amazes me that you think someone playing a game will keep them from progressing lol.

I use my phone. I'll hog a bench to reply to emails. I'm still making solid progress. FWM.
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If you're on your phone for a few minutes between sets, it doesn't really matter at all. As long as you allow people to work in if they ask, you could sit staring at the wall, check emails, play Angry Birds, go on Tinder, flex in front of the mirror, etc, and it doesn't really make a difference to anyone else. If you're sitting on the bench for 10 minutes between half-assed sets while on your phone the entire time between sets, that's rude.

I try not to care too much about what other people are doing unless it directly effects me. I'm in the gym to improve myself, not socialize, pick up chicks, etc.
 
TheMaster said:
And the average person wonders why those guys were so good at what they did!

That is a great film! We need more gyms available that have environments like the one that Arnold trained at. What a perfect environment to become your absolute best.
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I wonder if people consider me a gym-douche for posing between sets. For example, if I do a superset for biceps and triceps, I'll do some arm poses and flexing between sets, or a lat spread after a set of a back exercise.
 
muscleupcrohn said:
I wonder if people consider me a gym-douche for posing between sets. For example, if I do a superset for biceps and triceps, I'll do some arm poses and flexing between sets, or a lat spread after a set of a back exercise.
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It's really awkward when you're working out and someone is doing that in the mirror j/s but it also depends how EXAGGERATED you are. If it's a little flex and pose no big deal but if you're making faces and grunting it's truly ridiculous and I know it bothers people
 
BlockBuilder said:
It's really awkward when you're working out and someone is doing that in the mirror j/s but it also depends how EXAGGERATED you are. If it's a little flex and pose no big deal but if you're making faces and grunting it's truly ridiculous and I know it bothers people
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It's not exaggerated at all. Just hit a quick biceps shot after a set of arms for a few seconds. No faces or noises, haha. Also not close to anyone or in their faces.
 
Screw you guys I **** around on my phone between sets especially when I'm going very heavy and have long rest periods. Even if I'm working alone and I know nobody is waiting on a bench I know I'm not hogging up the machine. I take a few mins between sets I'm not gonna sit there and just look around waiting for my next set
 
raul87 said:
Screw you guys I **** around on my phone between sets especially when I'm going very heavy and have long rest periods. Even if I'm working alone and I know nobody is waiting on a bench I know I'm not hogging up the machine. I take a few mins between sets I'm not gonna sit there and just look around waiting for my next set
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I'm not sure if that's what he meant; it's not what I meant. I've seen people sit on the bench for 30-45 minutes, do a handful of half-a** sets, and spend the rest of the time on their phone. That's not what you're doing.
 
muscleupcrohn said:
I'm not sure if that's what he meant; it's not what I meant. I've seen people sit on the bench for 30-45 minutes, do a handful of half-a** sets, and spend the rest of the time on their phone. That's not what you're doing.
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While I agree that it is bad etiquette, I think a relevant factor is if they realize they are half assing it. If they're putting they're all and its half assed, then I can't really be mad at the guy
 
Woody said:
While I agree that it is bad etiquette, I think a relevant factor is if they realize they are half assing it. If they're putting they're all and its half assed, then I can't really be mad at the guy
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You can tell when people half ass it a lot of the time. Either they talk and joke with their friends during all of their sets (while they're lifting), or they don't struggle at all (or even slow down at all) on any of their sets ever, or do quarter reps with too much weight, etc. Granted, it's infinitely better for them than not going/lifting at all, but they'd be better off working harder for 45-60 minutes than lounging and lifting for 2 hours.
 
JG93 said:
That is pathetic.
Age of technology is gonna ruin these people.
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I don't see much douche baggery at my gym, it's a small non commercial gym. But one thing never changes, dem sail foams distracting folks too much. It just makes you realize that a majority of the general public has no situational awareness.

You know the feeling. You just walk in the gym and see that the bar in the squat rack hasn't been stripped.

Naturally, you believe that someone is in the middle of a sesh and went to the bathroom or the guy pacing is getting hyped up for his next set..you try and make eye contact in order to ask him if he's using it. He stares intently at his phone, scrolling down and swiping right.
 
Audioph1x said:
I don't see much douche baggery at my gym, it's a small non commercial gym. But one thing never changes, dem sail foams distracting folks too much. It just makes you realize that a majority of the general public has no situational awareness.
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I also go to a powerlifting gym so I don't deal much with it either. EXCEPT sail foams
 
JG93 said:
I also go to a powerlifting gym so I don't deal much with it either. EXCEPT sail foams
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Yeah dude, I'm glad you caught that reference Haha. It's ridiculous though..I forgot to hit the post button after I edited it. It's so sketchy staring at someone, waiting for them to look up just so you can ask if their using the bar that is loaded up.

Because who leaves weight on bars, you know? Oh yeah...douchebags.
 
I'm reading this thread while hogging up a machine... Oh wait, I'm the only person at the gym tonight.

:win:
 
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