People I hate at the gym
09-26-2017, 02:51 PM
#1882
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Speaking of bad form holy shit I've been going to a different location a few times recently. One dude hammer curling like 100 db's but maximum body swinging while wearing scrubs. Scrub in scrubs curling like a scrub 
Another dude with massive fucking legs not reaching parallel squatting 225 and then 315. :/ I had just finished doing more than him too and no joke his legs double mine, def a specimen. Same leg guy then doing db rows but both db's at the same time 
Que?
Another dude with massive fucking legs not reaching parallel squatting 225 and then 315. :/ I had just finished doing more than him too and no joke his legs double mine, def a specimen. Same leg guy then doing db rows but both db's at the same time Que?
09-26-2017, 03:08 PM
#1883
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I decided to take a major pride hit when I started back up at the gym, to ensure my movements and positions were as proper as physically possible... Yeah, I initially had to cut down how much weight I was lifting, but that's okay... it's a marathon, not a sprint. These days it doesn't even matter.
Also, a lot of times, people think they are in the right position... that guy may have thought he was squatting to parallel. My workout partner was initially always contorting me, even though I thought I was lining up appropriately. Bend more here, straighten out there, etc., etc. Yeah, I had mirrors around, but I'd still make various mistakes. It goes a long way to have someone with you who knows what they're doing... though many people don't have that benefit and aren't willing to pay for it.
Also, a lot of times, people think they are in the right position... that guy may have thought he was squatting to parallel. My workout partner was initially always contorting me, even though I thought I was lining up appropriately. Bend more here, straighten out there, etc., etc. Yeah, I had mirrors around, but I'd still make various mistakes. It goes a long way to have someone with you who knows what they're doing... though many people don't have that benefit and aren't willing to pay for it.
09-26-2017, 03:20 PM
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He probably doesn't care if he hits parallel because he really didn't need it. The good thing about being on drugs (yeah it was obvious) is that you can half ass form and still get massive. I see it all the time. He was probably late 30's rather than a naive college kid. There are wayyyyyyyy too many videos on proper form and if you're an advanced lifter like him, you've seen plenty. Every giant geared dude I've seen doesn't really lift impressively because they really don't need to. Some people are about aesthetics and that's fine. Usually the good formed, heavy lifters are big but not gorilla big. Honestly though, if I don't squat parallel, my knees will take a beating. Parallel and under, zero pain.
09-26-2017, 10:10 PM
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09-27-2017, 06:57 AM
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Kept saying something about being from the darkness. Breathed really annoyingly.
I can't believe my LA Fitness that's no more than 2 years is closed for repairs from the hurricane. I was there last week and it had missing ceiling panels with some leaks. Miami construction bro.
I can't believe my LA Fitness that's no more than 2 years is closed for repairs from the hurricane. I was there last week and it had missing ceiling panels with some leaks. Miami construction bro.
10-12-2017, 11:08 AM
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Prefacing this by saying I go to my community gym. Its about 2 years old, super nice. large 2 stories set up like any la fitness or golds with staff/trainers, etc. Majority technogym gear, etc...Its quite nice, but that also means that 50-75% of the people using are not "gym" people.
Case in point, I went this morning and I was winding down my workout. I typically end with standing rows on the cable machine. Well, they were in use so I went to the seated row machine. Did 3 sets, decided I was done...left my bag next to the machine and walked 10 feet to get a wipe to clean it off, turn around and this slovenly jackass was sitting on said said machine doing a set.
It shouldn't have but it pissed me off. My stuff was RIGHT there. What if I had just gone to get a quick drink of water? The asshole just slid right in... Its etiquette and courtesy to at least ask when you see someones bag next to the machine.
Anyway, Threw the unused wipe in the trash. Packed my stuff right on top of him at the machine and left. Wasn't worth saying anything as I was finished and it would have been lost on him.
Case in point, I went this morning and I was winding down my workout. I typically end with standing rows on the cable machine. Well, they were in use so I went to the seated row machine. Did 3 sets, decided I was done...left my bag next to the machine and walked 10 feet to get a wipe to clean it off, turn around and this slovenly jackass was sitting on said said machine doing a set.
It shouldn't have but it pissed me off. My stuff was RIGHT there. What if I had just gone to get a quick drink of water? The asshole just slid right in... Its etiquette and courtesy to at least ask when you see someones bag next to the machine.
Anyway, Threw the unused wipe in the trash. Packed my stuff right on top of him at the machine and left. Wasn't worth saying anything as I was finished and it would have been lost on him.
10-12-2017, 12:34 PM
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Honestly you'd be probably scare the shit out of him if you came at him aggressively. Gym newbs remember their place pretty quickly when they mess up the etiquette. Same thing happened to me and I had a face but wasn't loud. The guy straight up bailed even after I told him he can work in.
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10-12-2017, 02:57 PM
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I go in the early morning, so it's the normal people, so they know the etiquette. I did go last night to get a double set in.
Fuck, what a mistake. I played some racquetball, then looked over towards the weight area. Nothing but college kids, talking and having shitty form.
Fuck, what a mistake. I played some racquetball, then looked over towards the weight area. Nothing but college kids, talking and having shitty form.
10-12-2017, 02:59 PM
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Honestly you'd be probably scare the shit out of him if you came at him aggressively. Gym newbs remember their place pretty quickly when they mess up the etiquette. Same thing happened to me and I had a face but wasn't loud. The guy straight up bailed even after I told him he can work in.
Again, private community gym...no point. Never seen him before, I'd bet money I wont see him again.
Last time I was I was super setting between using the cable machine and doing lower back with a excercise ball. Had my stuff right by the cable, and I was using the ball RIGHT by the machine as well. older lady (60s?) walks right up and starts trying to swap out the cable handles, I stop say, "excuse me I'm still using this" I had my earbuds in so I couldn't really hear her but she said something bitchy and started to walk away. I said " I have two more sets" and she threw her up and said something bitchy again.
Luckily I couldn't hear because I would have let my temper get the better of me. I just took it out on my last two sets.
I hate people.
10-12-2017, 06:13 PM
#1893
Started working out with my brother in his garage, who has been at it for a year now.
Have a good selection of dumbbells, bars, two adjustable benches, power rack with pulley setup, treadmills, and even a separate pull up/dip station.
Rage has decreased dramatically. No more waiting for idiots, looking for misplaced dumbbells or bars.
Only downside is there's no eye candy like there was at the gym, unless I look in the mirror
Have a good selection of dumbbells, bars, two adjustable benches, power rack with pulley setup, treadmills, and even a separate pull up/dip station.
Rage has decreased dramatically. No more waiting for idiots, looking for misplaced dumbbells or bars.
Only downside is there's no eye candy like there was at the gym, unless I look in the mirror
10-13-2017, 07:16 AM
#1895
we get only a couple hours to spend together as a family a day (and most of that time is spent making meals/ getting ready for the next day), so I always feel guilty taking the time to workout
10-13-2017, 07:30 AM
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Last night deadlifting and this boy (probably 16-18) asks how many sets I got left. Strikes up a convo about compound lifts, form, etc....mostly things we agree on. He was going to squat but decides since I'm deadlifting wants to test his deadlift max without warming up or anything
You know I had to stay to see this. 
So we take off some plates for his max and he proceeds to hype himself up. Gets in front of the bar and kind of motions his limbs to wake up his dormant joints and muscles. Lines up the shins, grabs the bar, back straight, chest up, all the cues perfect. I'm like you got this man.... CHOOOKE!. Bar didn't even move man. Plus he straightened his legs way too early and was trying to lift it all back which would've snapped his shit. Kid was nice and provided entertainment 
10-13-2017, 11:49 AM
#1899
Jesus. I'm more often still awake at 430am than I am awake by that time.
10-13-2017, 11:49 AM
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I've always entertained a garage gym because of the convenience. Pros/cons kind of outweigh having one since I have a 1 car garage. Plus my job subsidizes my gym as they pay me to deadlift. And yeah the eye candy is a nice boost of energy. Saw an IG chick last night with her large rack hanging out (@ironprincessfit if you're curious).
I met one by mistake once. She's also a trainer at a friends gym.
10-13-2017, 11:49 AM
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Iron princess SN but no pics of her lifting anything 
that said. I'd smash!
that said. I'd smash!
10-13-2017, 11:52 AM
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Man all these fitness IG models advertising slimming tea are all the same. Big ol' fake tiddays, sometimes fake butts too
I prefer the Remy LaCroix type of girls. Smallish boobs but T H I C C
I prefer the Remy LaCroix type of girls. Smallish boobs but T H I C C
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10-13-2017, 11:58 AM
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I've always entertained a garage gym because of the convenience. Pros/cons kind of outweigh having one since I have a 1 car garage. Plus my job subsidizes my gym as they pay me to deadlift. And yeah the eye candy is a nice boost of energy. Saw an IG chick last night with her large rack hanging out (@ironprincessfit if you're curious).
Last night deadlifting and this boy (probably 16-18) asks how many sets I got left. Strikes up a convo about compound lifts, form, etc....mostly things we agree on. He was going to squat but decides since I'm deadlifting wants to test his deadlift max without warming up or anything You know I had to stay to see this. So we take off some plates for his max and he proceeds to hype himself up. Gets in front of the bar and kind of motions his limbs to wake up his dormant joints and muscles. Lines up the shins, grabs the bar, back straight, chest up, all the cues perfect. I'm like you got this man.... CHOOOKE!. Bar didn't even move man. Plus he straightened his legs way too early and was trying to lift it all back which would've snapped his shit. Kid was nice and provided entertainment
Last night deadlifting and this boy (probably 16-18) asks how many sets I got left. Strikes up a convo about compound lifts, form, etc....mostly things we agree on. He was going to squat but decides since I'm deadlifting wants to test his deadlift max without warming up or anything
You know I had to stay to see this. So we take off some plates for his max and he proceeds to hype himself up. Gets in front of the bar and kind of motions his limbs to wake up his dormant joints and muscles. Lines up the shins, grabs the bar, back straight, chest up, all the cues perfect. I'm like you got this man.... CHOOOKE!. Bar didn't even move man. Plus he straightened his legs way too early and was trying to lift it all back which would've snapped his shit. Kid was nice and provided entertainment I'd love to have a home gym, I hate waiting for shit. But I think I love the eye candy more. It's therapeutic to me
plus i finally "joined" the powerlifting family at my gym, so there's been some good perks there such as handing off the squat rack to me after they finish.
or having someone spot me.
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10-13-2017, 12:01 PM
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10-13-2017, 12:22 PM
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10-13-2017, 12:26 PM
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An intricate system of creeper pics, then using a google image search with instagram delimiters to filter down. Sort by date. Enable geolocation. And bam! You're sliding into the DMs before your cooldown jog on the treadmills.
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10-13-2017, 12:27 PM
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10-13-2017, 01:12 PM
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The baddest chick at my gym (whose IG I know) was probably konstantina.gianni 
half Greek, half Viet
I actually followed her on IG days ago. Saw her at the gym at least once and didn't recognize her, but thought that girl was fine as hell
Then one day she was on the leg press adjacent to us, and looking at her phone. I finally made the connection
half Greek, half VietI actually followed her on IG days ago. Saw her at the gym at least once and didn't recognize her, but thought that girl was fine as hell
Then one day she was on the leg press adjacent to us, and looking at her phone. I finally made the connection
10-13-2017, 02:15 PM
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The baddest chick at my gym (whose IG I know) was probably konstantina.gianni half Greek, half Viet
I actually followed her on IG days ago. Saw her at the gym at least once and didn't recognize her, but thought that girl was fine as hell
Then one day she was on the leg press adjacent to us, and looking at her phone. I finally made the connection
half Greek, half VietI actually followed her on IG days ago. Saw her at the gym at least once and didn't recognize her, but thought that girl was fine as hell
Then one day she was on the leg press adjacent to us, and looking at her phone. I finally made the connection
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10-13-2017, 04:10 PM
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10-16-2017, 07:30 AM
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What was he trying to pull?
I'd love to have a home gym, I hate waiting for shit. But I think I love the eye candy more. It's therapeutic to me
plus i finally "joined" the powerlifting family at my gym, so there's been some good perks there such as handing off the squat rack to me after they finish.
or having someone spot me.
I'd love to have a home gym, I hate waiting for shit. But I think I love the eye candy more. It's therapeutic to me
plus i finally "joined" the powerlifting family at my gym, so there's been some good perks there such as handing off the squat rack to me after they finish.
or having someone spot me.
My friend told me about this chick. I usually don't attempt to because I don't have time between sets and the internet is fucked up in my gym.
10-30-2017, 10:35 AM
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Felt really awkward after doing deadlifts. This guy gave goes up to me give a fist bump. I thought he was saying hi but then he's telling me good shit, awesome lift. I told him thx and yeah practice, practice, practice. I've always sucked at getting good feedback.