Proper Gym Etiquette (OC)

Browsing Shortcuts:

Thumbs Up and go next:

"2" Key

Thumbs Down and go next:

"1" Key

Go right:

Right Arrow Key

Go left

Left Arrow Key

New Comment:

"C" Key

Adjust content blocking

clannadqs

next random

Comment

Proper Gym Etiquette (OC). I saw one or two of you wanted me to do this, so here are a few tips to beginners and those who haven't been shown unspoken rules of

I saw one or two of you wanted me to do this, so here are a few tips to beginners and those who haven't been shown unspoken rules of the gym.

+1417

Views: 66357 Submitted: 02/03/2014

More from clannadqs:

"Runner's High" My Ass

Headphones Discussion

Blyat

Doki Doki Discussion

MAL Being Shit

Beyond ur Understanding

Considering a Mac?

-5

Hide Comments

Add Comment Refresh (568)

First 2 3 4 5 Last Next

[ 568 comments ]

Top Rated Controversial Best Lowest Rated Newest

Live Updates: On

Options

asd

#171 - clannadqs [OP]

Reply +27 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [+] (16 replies)

stickied by clannadqs

Sigh, have to sticky something else so I can make something clear. These are not things I personally have anything against other than sweating, interrupting a lift, or stopping someone else or me from doing a compound lift because you are doing some accessory lift in that rack or on the bench. These are things that offend the most people in the gym. Most gyms are not oly/powerlifting friendly so take that into consideration. A new lifter is probably not going to want to go to a gym where five to ten guys are benching 500+ pounds for reps. This is simply the most common gym etiquette across the board. So these are simple tips to not be "that guy" in the gym for the newer lifters.

#394 to #171 - natoweg

Reply +1 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

This is kinda the etiquette that you'll find common at places like Planet Fitness. I agree with almost everything, but there's a few things that bother me. Everyone should feel free to lift as much as they want regardless of who is watching, whether you're benching the bar or 4 plates. Grunting may not be crucial to others, but it's sorta unfair to say that it doesn't add anything to the lift. If you're that bothered about someone grunting while pushing themselves hard, you should probably work out at home 'cause no one should feel "shamed" by someone else's success. And if you ever see someone doing a lift with terrible form or in a fashion that will only hurt them, you should feel obligated to let them know. When I started lifting I began experimenting with some different kinds of deadlifts. Someone was nice enough to come by and tell me that my form was off and I was putting all of the strain on my lower back. He didn't know me, but I was happy to take advice that would save me in the long run.

#283 to #171 - kanedam

Reply 0 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

basically thats right...
but i would like to give my little feedback to three points:
1) with getting naked i see it the other way round. if you were in the military you showered with others naked too. dont be such a sissy when it comes to the human body.
2) often beginners appreciate it if you help them a bit. sure, there are jerks too. but some really dont know better and adapt fast if you give them tips or explain how things should be done
3) in a lot of gyms i or people i know were, there was quite a lot of flirting going on... of course you shouldnt annoy the girls. but its not like an absolute no go to get a flirt going on there...

#279 to #171 - joeker

Reply 0 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

Thanks for that clarification, I completely agree with that. some of these are offensive only to the casual gym goer who pays for the membership and goes once a week. The "no lunks" idea that gym inclusiveness means being antisocial and quiet is kind of annoying, grunting feels good, and when you are trying to go up in weight , having a friend encouraging you is motivational. Also if someone is doing something improperly to the point where it may be dangerous to their health you should tell them, most gyms have trainers that can help on form and settle any disputes that may arise anyway.

#220 to #171 - kaiserocten

Reply 0 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

I agree with you wholeheartedly, a lot of these people are assholes who are unaware of the displeasure they are causing others. Keep up the good work!

#236 to #220 - kaiserocten

Reply 0 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

P.S I do disagree with the one about giving others tips. They can be helpful and sometimes vital.

#365 to #171 - capslockrage

Reply -1 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

lifting is a total waste of time and effort, and unless you're a body builder I don't know why people would bother.

#387 to #365 - natoweg

Reply +1 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

Because being healthy, attractive, and physically capable isn't worth the trouble?

#388 to #387 - capslockrage

Reply -1 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

There are far better methods for being healthy and attractive than lifting weights.
In fact, lifting weights doesn't really make you any more healthy.

#396 to #388 - ncsutroll

Reply +1 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

because some people like to do things outside.. and play sports.. or be able to defend themselves... if you think that lifting weights in no way makes you healthier you have lost your mind

#561 to #396 - capslockrage

Reply 0 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

If you think lifting weights helps you defend yourself in a practical way, you're out of your mind.

#586 to #561 - ncsutroll

Reply 0 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

so if somebody physically attacks you being stronger is not a benefit..

#590 to #586 - capslockrage

Reply 0 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

Not a noticeable one.
Just doing basic physical activity will give you enough strength in a fight to put fighting techniques to use if you learn them.

For being able to protect yourself and getting stronger, taking some sort of fighting class is much better.

#595 to #590 - ncsutroll

Reply 0 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

> lifting weights is too much time and effort to be healthy
> take fighting/defense courses, because that takes no time and effort

#597 to #595 - capslockrage

Reply 0 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

what? I said it's not worth the time and effort, because simply gaining muscle doesn't make you any more healthy

I was talking about the retards that go to a gym just to lift weights and don't do cardio or other workouts

#598 to #597 - ncsutroll

Reply 0 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

dependent on how you work your routine and if you are going natural, weightlifting gives you a lot of benefits including increased heart health and stress relief

#397 to #388 - natoweg

Reply 0 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

I'm not saying that lifting is the healthiest method, but it's cardiovascular activity whether you like it or not. Most people who work out avidly also avoid negative health habits while adopting positive ones (better sleep schedule, eating healthier). Also, I'm not really sure what qualifies as an attractive body to you, but a tight and chiseled body is much appreciated than a lardball or a sack of bones. It shows dedication and motivation.

#404 - clannadqs [OP]

Reply -4 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

stickied by clannadqs

www.funnyjunk.com/Stupid+Shit+You+See+In+The+Gym+OC/funny-pictures/5005236#leave_a_comment

New upload. This one should be more enjoyable than this one and less opinionated.

#6 - giraffeasaur

Reply +409 123456789123345869

(02/03/2014) [-]

Actually if I am using the equipment wrong, I would want someone to tell me. It could prevent injury and well, knowledge is power.

#99 to #6 - skorchy

Reply +9 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

Same. Just got a membership now that most resolutioners are gone. Half the time I have no idea what the **** anything does so I wait for someone else to use it. Or feel like a retard reading the pictures on the guided machines.

Yeah I don't have friends, let alone friends to lift with, so I just kinda adapt...

#516 to #99 - bann

Reply 0 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

Most if not all gyms have professional trainers who you can ask how to use machines. The worst part about random people offering you advice is that you have no idea how safe or reliable it really is.

#113 to #99 - ncsutroll

Reply 0 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

i find this comment horribly depressing :|

#115 to #113 - skorchy

Reply +6 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

Nah. I mean I have a chemical imbalance causing anxiety and depression (inb4 red thumbs hurr durr claiming mental problems) and I'm looking towards lifting because a lot of people say it helps.

#119 to #115 - ncsutroll

Reply 0 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

it definitely does help a lot of people. best of luck to you, if you can build yourself up to do it maybe try reaching out to somebody there to help you learn the basics, some people are ********* but if you're really trying I always do what I can to help

#122 to #119 - skorchy

Reply +3 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

I try not to bother other people minding their own business. I usually google **** I don't understand when I get home.

#486 to #122 - ZTerminator

Reply 0 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

#329 to #122 - approval

Reply 0 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

I'm with you on that one. I rather lift alone and I'm lucky that my place of employment has a gym in the plant. I usually go at times where no one is around just so I can be alone and do my work out at my pace.

#125 to #122 - ncsutroll

Reply 0 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

fair enough, just better to get an idea of what you're doing and why you're doing it at the time rather than getting hurt. your best bet is to do a little research on the main muscle groups you're trying to improve and form yourself a workout based on those needs

#173 to #125 - skorchy

Reply 0 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

Welp I'm assuming you lift, so I'm hoping you can help me out here.

Basically advice on what I should work on/workouts I should do? Also the areas circled in red (no idea what the **** those are called), how can I tone/do something with them? They're kinda just... there?

I'm also pretty skinny, like, my ribs stick out grossly whenever I bench. What ways would you suggest to bulk up and fill out certain areas to make it look less starved? (I have a really fast metabolism. I can eat garbage all day long and not gain a pound). What would you suggest eating to help?

I'm not looking to become super-hulk jesus christ lift4days, just more comfortable/ fit.

If you can help, much appreciated. If not, no biggie!
(pardon the paleness, we can't fix that, I'm a ginger)

#460 to #173 - anon id: 0913b8be

Reply 0 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

biceps. always biceps

go get training

#358 to #173 - ncsutroll

Reply 0 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

as far as the ribs sticking out when you bench, a lot of times thats tough ****, its the way your body is built. I'm 6'5 300lbs and my ribs stick out when I'm benching. can't do anything to fix your bone structure. the biggest thing you need to focus on right now is establishing a routine and learning what you can about the way certain muscle groups interact with each other. say if you lift monday-friday each day has an assigned task - monday upper body tuesday lower wednesday core thursday alternative upper friday alternate lower. from a nutritional standpoint, you don't need to go in to GNC and wipe out the whole store. since your metabolism is crazy fast just to start out I'd recommend some basic minimal additive whey protein. Try to start making yourself eat more meals but smaller meals throughout the day. at the end of the day we are still animals and designed to graze throughout the way rather than gorge ourselves three times a day. things that are readily available to add to your diet for gains are eggs, lean meats, fish, peanuts, almonds, peanut butter, make sure you keep a healthy mix of vegatables and fruits too or all the protein will stop your ass up

#352 to #173 - ncsutroll

Reply 0 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

the areas circled are called the obliques, you can and should work them with any core workout. typically lifts and movements that cause you to torque your upper body are beneficial here. medicine ball twists, directional situps, etc. another thing you can do to work those (*note, you will look like a ********) is hold a dumbell in each hand, doesnt need to be too heavy, and essentially move your torso back and forth so that the weights are going up and down without using your arms, simply use your core by dipping one shoulder at a time, the weights should be moving up and down roughly 6-12" depending on arm length, not over exaggerated motions

#204 to #173 - kinggrantb

Reply 0 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

I'm a nutrition science major at UGA and a fit person. For a beginner, it doesn't really matter that much. The harder you work, the better your results. Bodybuilding.com has plenty of free workouts and advice. (I would avoid any type of supplementation, including protein. For 99.9% of the population it's unnecessary.) do some research on the matter.

#272 to #204 - skorchy

Reply 0 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

Much appreciated! Forming a workout routine now to work out all areas, thanks!

#210 to #6 - landartheconqueror

Reply +1 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

there's doing something WRONG and potentially dangerous , and just doing something not that person's way

#172 to #6 - blarghydargh

Reply +1 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

I gotta agree here, big muscly dude came up to me when i was benching once and showed me the proper way to do it. feels more natural now and i'm actually gonna improve more. Some people may be dicks about it but i sure as heck appreciated it.

#502 to #6 - haitianfighter

Reply 0 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

Is that handsome Squidward's dance??

#331 to #6 - tehcookee

Reply 0 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

i agree. have a thumb

#98 to #6 - advicedude

Reply 0 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

Agreed. Some guy helped me do rows and it probably saved my friends shoulder.

#79 to #6 - xxmemosxx

Reply 0 123456789123345869

(02/03/2014) [-]

If you don't want to injure yourself, ASK someone before you use it. Take a 20-30 min introduction course if necessary, almost all gyms offer this service and you'll probably learn more than a few useful tips

#7 to #6 - clannadqs [OP]

Reply -2 123456789123345869

(02/03/2014) [-]

I know, but people are extremely stubborn and always think they are right. I've seen so much bad form in my gym. One guy was doing incline presses and put 225 on the bar and went down not even half way. The guy that was spotting him asked him what the hell he was doing and I could clearly see that the guy got offended and thought he was right. This content is showing you what to and not to do in the gym to prevent yourself from looking like an asshole, no matter if are in the right or wrong.

#10 to #7 - giraffeasaur

Reply +3 123456789123345869

(02/03/2014) [-]

Yeah, it sucks when you just want to help someone out and they pull that crap. I workout at on a Air Force Base so everyone there has to have a good attitude or we get in trouble. They are on your ass if you forget to wipe your seat, at least for us little airmen, lol

#126 to #10 - gwarrarr

Reply +1 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

"Have fun in Spins class!"

"I don't need to do situps! the PT test is CRUNCHES"

"I'm totally fit, I got an 80 on my PT test"

#54 to #7 - anon id: 9622af4f

Reply 0 123456789123345869

(02/03/2014) [-]

grunting and dropping weight is common practice in my gym, powerlifters gym etiquette is different to commercial gyms. people seem easily offended at times i dont get it. put some ******* headphones in if you dont want to hear me grunt. While doing 1rm or 3rm you get a natrual erge to scream

#24 - married

Reply +127 123456789123345869

(02/03/2014) [-]

Im second time going to the gym

#489 to #24 - envinite

Reply +1 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

I'm proud of you, son

#64 - ghettoham

Reply +101 123456789123345869

(02/03/2014) [-]

**** it, ain't going to the gym. Just gonna walk around my house naked, grunting loudly, using my appliances however the **** i want to and not wiping my sweat off things.

#1 - itsbendingtime

Reply +96 123456789123345869

(02/03/2014) [-]

This would have been great if you'd posted it a month earlier.
The new years rush is now almost over, and most annoying people have already given up.

#2 to #1 - clannadqs [OP]

Reply +1 123456789123345869

(02/03/2014) [-]

Yeah, I feel bad for those who don't have that much motivation. The day after New Years I saw a mother and her overweight son come in and it was clear they didn't know what they were doing. I never saw them again and the down payment in that gym can be up to 200 dollars.

#5 to #2 - itsbendingtime

Reply 0 123456789123345869

(02/03/2014) [-]

Fat woman goes mad at boot camp on This Morning (Sharon Fisher) - 15th March 2012

This video made me lose all sympathy for fatties.

#17 to #5 - anon id: be182a3c

Reply 0 123456789123345869

(02/03/2014) [-]

I kind of agree with you, got a strong distaste for fat people, but these people need therapy, they are addicts.

#120 to #1 - ncsutroll

Reply 0 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

I wish that was true. gym here is still a ******** of people with no idea what the hell they're doing

#97 - twiztidxson

Reply +51 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

FUTURE

#419 to #97 - kriptickillz

Reply +2 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

>be me
>see bottom of this post
>Get the same Idea as you
>Scroll down in comments to make sure someone hasn't done it yet
>allislostmoment.png
>mfw

#421 to #419 - twiztidxson

Reply +1 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

I was actually surprised someone didn't do it before me. But one day, your time will come.

#424 to #421 - kriptickillz

Reply +1 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

Yeah, you're lucky. Also, When that day comes, it will be proud.

#425 to #424 - twiztidxson

Reply +1 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

Protip: This content is bound to be reposted. Why wouldn't a comment?

#426 to #425 - kriptickillz

Reply +1 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

#165 to #97 - benryx

Reply +1 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

that reminds me of that scene in spongebob
PHOTOSYNTHESISSSS

#68 - herplederp

Reply +44 123456789123345869

(02/03/2014) [-]

You can yell and/or grunt as much as you ******* want...
It's not a library
pic kind of related

#72 to #68 - smokedmeatlog

Reply +4 123456789123345869

(02/03/2014) [-]

Oh, i forgot to add this to my rage comment above. I involuntarily grunt all the time and dont give a **** if others do it too.

#285 to #68 - retepraamrod

Reply +1 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

tinyurl.com/l7sfjms Here is an article on how grunting can actually improve your performance. I also found grunting while climbing to actually help me.

#485 to #68 - donatelo

Reply 0 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

agreed. sometimes i have my headphones on so icant really how loud im grunting, sometimes its even involuntary.

#81 to #68 - itsbendingtime

Reply -2 123456789123345869

(02/03/2014) [-]

"LOOK AT ME LOOK AT ME IM LIFTING HEAVY LISTEN CANT YOU HEAR ME GRUNTING LOL SO HEAVY IM SO STONG LOOK AT ME."

Only attention seeking faggots grunt. A little involuntary "ah!", sure but "OOOAAHH!" like some cunts do is totally unnecessary, forced, and attention seeking.

#123 to #81 - ncsutroll

Reply +1 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

sometimes it just kinda comes out on a 1RM

#88 - mikefj

Reply +27 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

This post bothers me. This person obviously has some gym knowledge but is in no position to say these are the "unspoken rules of the gym".
1)Saying there is "never a time where you need to slam the weights to the ground" just shows that this is the kind of guy who goes to the gym, does a heavy set of cheat curls, some bench and leaves. If you are any kind of lifter you know that you need to drop the weights after clean and jerk and snatch. if you don't you will **** up your back.
2) its a changing room, people will be naked, get over it.
3) It is perfectly legitimate to use the squat rack for other major lifts.
4) Grunting is part of lifting, if you are doing a heavy weight there is a lot of pressure as you hold your core tight and as you breath out while performing the lift making grunting a normal part of lifting.
All "rules" vary gym by gym and these may not be the same as anthers. But I play university football and some of your "rules" would be foolish to have in there.

#95 to #88 - nithorry

Reply +6 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

^^ he's right, ya know.

#315 to #88 - mrdrpage

Reply 0 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

You should never drop rubber weights, though. They can bounce into someone if they're on a bar and break bones/damage things.
Seen it go through a glass door once and somebody's leg another time.

#318 to #315 - mrdrpage

Reply 0 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

That's not to be confused with the bumper plates that look like this. I've seen these dropped a million times without accident.

#103 to #88 - clannadqs [OP]

Reply -14 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

You need to login to view this link

Many oly lifters that are actual oly lifters simply put the weight on their hips and guide the weight down. Spreading false info is my biggest pet peeve in regards to weightlifting and you are managing to be one of the most wrong individuals yet.

#106 to #88 - clannadqs [OP]

Reply -17 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

Thumbing down the person talking to you? What are you, 12? How about you actually have a rebuttal next time before acting like other people agree with you. It's actually sign of well trained athletes and oly lifters to control their weight down. Make sure you go spread "Bruh, that's 135 right there! Don't control that weight, you have to slam it down man. Listen to me, my max is 200"

#100 to #88 - clannadqs [OP]

Reply -19 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

I'll let you feel a little special for a while.

1. I know for a fact I'm stronger than you unless you can bench twice your bodyweight, squat three times your weight, and deadlift 3.5 times your weight. Don't tell me what I do in the gym as I haven't curled in a gym since 2012. I'm still right, just because it is accepted at the gym doesn't mean you should be throwing weights around. Even when you are oly lifting, you shouldn't throw weight down unless you are reaching up into heavy weights, which I guarantee you that you're that idiot who cleans only 185 and throws it down because it's "bad" for you. Guess what? People hang clean and you hold the weight the entire time and it's one of the best lifts you can do. I rep 225 on hang cleans without dropping it so don't tell me you should be throwing down anything under 250. Once more, it destroys the equipment even if they have rubber mats and plates, so it's still an asshole move and there is still no reason you should totally let go of your weight.

2. I've explained this already. It's not people changing that piss people off, it's old men that do nothing but come to the sauna and sit in there naked and will literally have entire conversations while standing their nude for almost half an hour. I don't like having to avoid nude people chatting it up in the locker room, especially when they are old and fat. It's common courtesy to put on at least briefs or wrap a towel around you. No, these guys sit on the bench butt ass naked smearing their ass juices on the bench.

3. No, it's not perfectly legitimate. It's a squat rack and people want to squat, not watch you do some dumbass accessory lift in it. Quit wasting people's time and find another location to do your accessory lifts.

4. Grunting is not part of lifting. I've never grunted in my lift and I bench 120 pounds over my bodyweight. Don't bring in your dumbass ," Bruh, it's broscience to scream while lifting. It helps you. Nah, it's just like breathing out but you have to make a lot of noise".

#107 to #100 - mikefj

Reply +11 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

Go do a max clean, catch all the weight without dropping the bar, post a video. Or shut up, I can guarantee it won't work for you or you will have to drop to. Watch an olympic event, they ALLLL drop the weight.. but they are obviously wrong because you are the real expert.

#110 to #107 - clannadqs [OP]

Reply -17 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

No, they're not wrong. They have special bars specifically for that and they're not in a public gym, hence proper gym etiquette. You're telling me you're too weak to hold up your clean?

#112 to #110 - mikefj

Reply +7 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

So when you said there is never a time to drop the weight?? Also no I can't catch my clean and JERK* if you can you obviously don't have a strong one. And as i stated you can't say "these are gym rules" they may apply to your gym, but my football gym has bumper plates and platforms meant for people who can lift big weight, and drop it so you don't end up with a slipped disk.

#121 to #112 - clannadqs [OP]

Reply -19 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

There isn't a time you should completely drop the weight unless you are involved in competitions or on a competition level, which is like .1% of the people in the gym and that is even if your gym allows it. This comp is clearly for people who want to get into lifting or who are lifting. Most of them probably don't even know how to power clean or even deadlift. I linked you an article to read that shows you why it is accepted now. Also, you shouldn't 1RM more than three times in the year so quit using oly lifters going for their 1RM or those who are in a private gym. I also love how you make content about lifting and for some reason you have hundreds of kids coming out of the waterworks that act as if they can squat 600 or bench 450. Would love to watch your 205 clean sometime.

#134 to #121 - mikefj

Reply +7 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

training heavy and catching your weight will get you injured, you're wrong, deal with it.

#139 to #134 - clannadqs [OP]

Reply -18 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

Except I'm not wrong. You drop your weight after hang cleaning one rep? You drop your weight after doing a single upright row? You drop your weight after a single OHP? There is absolutely no way you can't control weight under your max.

#129 to #100 - coolfuzzy

Reply +9 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

acting like an asshole when someone disagrees with you isn't helping your case here.

#135 to #129 - clannadqs [OP]

Reply -14 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

Because I've seen around twenty kids in here trying to give advice to new lifters when they don't know what they're talking about.

#140 to #135 - coolfuzzy

Reply +6 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

What makes you so special? mikefj is completely right in the fact that rules differ from gym to gym, and I've seen plenty of people drop the bar when they needed to. Its completely understandable in most cases.

#144 to #140 - clannadqs [OP]

Reply -15 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

The fact that I have been lifting for over seven years, have had numerous personal trainers, numerous weightlifting coaches, and worked out with someone who competed for ten years. I'm not debating that rules differ from gym to gym, I'm simply discussing etiquette. They allow yelling at my gym, but that doesn't make it not annoying.

#148 to #144 - coolfuzzy

Reply +8 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

Maybe you're just a tad bit too irritable then? All I'm saying is, I'm sure that a lot of these other guys have probably been lifting for years as well, but they aren't listing their maxes every time you reply to them.

#151 to #148 - clannadqs [OP]

Reply -13 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

I haven't listed my maxes once. I'm pissed off that some kids have the audacity to say you should drop weights because guys who are jerking 300+ pounds are doing it. Might as well tell new lifters that you can round your back on deadlifts because top end lifters do it when they are trying to get their 1RM. Sure, dropping the weight IS the right thing to do if you are competing, but I can promise you maybe two or three guys/females on here have competed and the rest think they are certified trainers due to them lifting for a few months and looking up a few youtube videos.

#104 to #100 - kevinator

Reply +7 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

Some people grunt in everything they do, everytime I lift, I grunt, its just natural. I don't go out of my way ot make it heard, but there isn't a day where I go and lift that I won't grunt. Hell, I do it lifting pretty much anything from the ground.

#109 to #104 - mikefj

Reply +2 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

Exactly!

#292 to #100 - marcher

Reply +2 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

What the **** did you just ******* say about me, you little bitch? Ill have you know I graduated top of my class in the Navy Seals, and Ive been involved in numerous secret raids on Al-Quaeda, and I have over 300 confirmed kills. I am trained in gorilla warfare and Im the top sniper in the entire US armed forces. You are nothing to me but just another target. I will wipe you the **** out with precision the likes of which has never been seen before on this Earth, mark my ******* words. You think you can get away with saying that **** to me over the Internet? Think again, ******. As we speak I am contacting my secret network of spies across the USA and your IP is being traced right now so you better prepare for the storm, maggot. The storm that wipes out the pathetic little thing you call your life. Youre ******* dead, kid. I can be anywhere, anytime, and I can kill you in over seven hundred ways, and thats just with my bare hands. Not only am I extensively trained in unarmed combat, but I have access to the entire arsenal of the United States Marine Corps and I will use it to its full extent to wipe your miserable ass off the face of the continent, you little ****. If only you could have known what unholy retribution your little clever comment was about to bring down upon you, maybe you would have held your ******* tongue. But you couldnt, you didnt, and now youre paying the price, you goddamn idiot. I will **** fury all over you and you will drown in it. Youre ******* dead, kiddo.

#295 to #100 - marcher

Reply +1 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

First you say you can bench twice your body weight. Then you say you can bench 120 pounds over your body weight. Only way that both of these statements would be correct is if you weighed 120 pounds. What are you, a girl? Go grow a pair ya pussy

#273 to #100 - ronyx

Reply +1 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

I can bench 1000 pounds, holy ****, do you even lift phaget?

#542 to #100 - lazypaul

Reply 0 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

Are you actually trying to get thumbed down or what?

#496 to #100 - anon id: bd823a8b

Reply 0 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

I know for a fact you're a giant gimp. Lifting your fingers to use the keyboard doesn't count as actually lifting you online warrior, or had none of your internet friends notified you on that respect? The only big thing about you is your statements. The fact you're sat on FunnyJunk posting comments such as 'I know for a fact i'm stronger than you' leads me to believe that you're most likely a very small and weak individual. Faggots like you make me want to kill myself.

#101 to #100 - clannadqs [OP]

Reply -9 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

*standing there

#57 - smokingman

Reply +19 123456789123345869

(02/03/2014) [-]

"don't correct people you don't know"

Well **** you too.
How am I supposed to learn anything about "gym etiquette" if no one corrects me?

How the **** am I supposed to learn how to use a certain type of equipment, do a certain exercise, if no one is willing to teach me?

#483 to #57 - captainp

Reply +1 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

Most gyms have trainers that can show you all that and point out mistakes. Also we live in age of internet. Use it. That's how I learnt about most exercises.

#407 to #57 - ieatbengay

Reply +1 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

if you're serious about going to the gym you'll do some research

#83 to #57 - mrgilly

Reply +1 123456789123345869

(02/03/2014) [-]

Because people can be asses about being correctly, like was said.

If you really want to learn proper gym etiquette, lift with a friend or trainer.

#59 to #57 - anon id: 379d0b7c

Reply 0 123456789123345869

(02/03/2014) [-]

Obviously if you want to know everything about Gyms you go on Funnyjunk

#82 to #57 - xxmemosxx

Reply -1 123456789123345869

(02/03/2014) [-]

Introduction classes. Usually around 30 mins and the staff teach you how to use everything in the gym. You wouldn't drive a car / use a welding torch / go parachuting without being taught, why should the gym equipment be any different.

#58 to #57 - clannadqs [OP]

Reply -1 123456789123345869

(02/03/2014) [-]

Best way is to get friends to help you out or read up on lifting.

#280 - FudgeCannon

Reply +16 123456789123345869

(02/04/2014) [-]

That's a power rack not a squat rack, and I'll do whatever the **** I need to do in it. I paid to use it. And how can you say not to drop weights when you also picked a picture of a girl working out on a weightlifting platform designed for dropping weights on. Have you even set foot in a real gym and not some planet fitness crap where you can't even dead lift?