Karategirl already started a great thread, echoing many of my everyday gym peeves. So, I’m looking for idea’s to add to the Gym Laws on Toweldogz. So, what is it about people’s behavior in the gym that bothers you most?
Something I've felt but never been able to articulate before now is this exact point. You can seriously mess someone up by interfering with them when they're lifting heavy and people, especially weekend warrior "just getting toned" types and "billion reps with 5lb dumbbells" women, do not take safety in the weight room seriously enough. Christ, 'lite' weight exercises can mess people up. A 185 bench doesn't sound too heavy until it comes down on you real fast because someone managed to **** up your grip/form enough to make you drop it, and it hits your chest, abdomen or even neck.People walking too close to me when I'm working out. Open your eyes people when you walk. I was in the middle (not starting, like 5 reps in) of doing side laterals when WHACK! - this guy walks straight into my swing. Now I'm a polite guy, but I'm not saying "I'm sorry" to you if you walk into me when I'm working out. You're just lucky they were light side laterals because you can injure me if I was doing heavy shoulder press or bench, etc.
Not as bad as the guy who decided to use the barbell I was in the middle of using during inclines as a arm rest. I dont go to that gym anymore for that reason.People walking too close to me when I'm working out. Open your eyes people when you walk. I was in the middle (not starting, like 5 reps in) of doing side laterals when WHACK! - this guy walks straight into my swing. Now I'm a polite guy, but I'm not saying "I'm sorry" to you if you walk into me when I'm working out. You're just lucky they were light side laterals because you can injure me if I was doing heavy shoulder press or bench, etc.
That's just screwed up.Not as bad as the guy who decided to use the barbell I was in the middle of using during inclines as a arm rest. I dont go to that gym anymore for that reason.
Yep the barbell went really heavy to one side because of this. It crashed down on to my chest but I controlled it enough not to get hurt. Then I rolled it down to my lap. All the guy said was "sorry" as I had this loaded barbell on my lap. He had a vacant look in his eyes then he left the section I was in and I never saw him again. Thats pretty much the incentive I needed to leave that overcrowded place.That's just screwed up.
I have no clue what I would have done. I'd like to think I would have at least said something witty to the prick to make him feel like an *******, but stupidity on that level can often leave you at a loss for words.Yep the barbell went really heavy to one side because of this. It crashed down on to my chest but I controlled it enough not to get hurt. Then I rolled it down to my lap. All the guy said was "sorry" as I had this loaded barbell on my lap. He had a vacant look in his eyes then he left the section I was in and I never saw him again. Thats pretty much the incentive I needed to leave that overcrowded place.
That never made sense to me. It esspecially sucks when theres only one power rack and they occupy it for set after set.People who do curls in the squat rack. :aargh:
Sooooooo, I guess taking dumps in the public shower is just OUT then right? JKAnd I guess this needs to be said, but don't piss in a public shower. For God's sake, go to the ****ing can.
I would hope so, but with the way gyms were going when I started training at home I wouldn't be surprised to find a floater or two in the shower or pool.That never made sense to me. It esspecially sucks when theres only one power rack and they occupy it for set after set.
Sooooooo, I guess taking dumps in the public shower is just OUT then right? JK
Good call. College gyms suck big time. I dreaded going to my gym when I was at school.Speaking of people doing stupid **** - like resting on a barbell almost injurying you - I was doing cable rows last night - I pull back for my first one and literraly was rocked by a girl who was not paying attention when she was walking and ran into me - it's a college gym and it's packed right now - she yelled sorry and kept walking - when I finished my set I found her and cused her out - she was embarresed and left the gym - that crap is uncalled for. If you cant' pay attention for other peoples safety you do not need to be there, I don't care how crowded it is.
Thats too funny, but so true. I have to confess though...my girlfriend would wear big ass hoop earings to use the elyptical machine. Yes, shes latino (Colombian). And no I didnt tell her not too, because she just looked too damb hot!struttin around doused in cologne and showing off their invisible lats and hyoooooge arms
ManBeast
Good call. College gyms suck big time. I dreaded going to my gym when I was at school.
That was my system while working out there. Going during the mornings or later in the evening. But with work and all that got impossible. I was damn lucky to find a great gym a 3 min walk from workI'm using a YMCA now... I totally think it can get much worse than my college gym ever did, but I have managed to avoid any typical rush hours there so far.
ManBeast
That's some good stuff1. "Beach workouts." (Chest, Biceps, Abs)
2. The nudist colony. (Mens locker room)
3. People who leave their weights NEXT to the racks.
4. People who don't re-rack their weights at all.
5. I love women who lift but can't stand women who use incorrect form because their fake "powerlifter/'pro' bodybuilder" boyfriend told them to.
6. People who bench more than they squat.
7. People who talk more than they lift.
8. People who brag about their "killer" leg workout that consists of 2 sets of curls/extensions.
9. Ipods so freakin' loud everyone else has to hear it.
10. People who b*tch about the gym's music. I know it sucks but you only have to listen to it for an hour. I listen to it all day!
11. Guys who take ph/ps and tell me its all about the diet/training. If you know what you're doing I've got no problems with it...just have the balls to admit it.
12. Guys who don't know how to cycle/post-cycle properly. There are too many quality forums (such as this one) available to screw up your body like that. Bodybuilding is a science, please treat is as one. Do your research and learn from others mistakes.
Sorry to rant... been at the gym all day, had to vent.
Good Christ...I look down and she had brought her portable DVD player in and was watching a movie!!
KNow whats gross? I work in a gym and ive had to go "turd fishing" about 10 times this year(in the pool)I would hope so, but with the way gyms were going when I started training at home I wouldn't be surprised to find a floater or two in the shower or pool.
Thats too funny, but so true. I have to confess though...my girlfriend would wear big ass hoop earings to use the elyptical machine. Yes, shes latino (Colombian). And no I didnt tell her not too, because she just looked too damb hot!
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