Was in the gym tonight and these two younger bros, probably like early 20s, were doing a deadlift session. They were both in good shape and I think one is a competitive amateur bodybuilder. They were strong but their form was abysmal. Most people, even experienced lifters, can't do a proper deadlift. As a lot of you know, I think the deadlift is a mostly worthless exercise, but a few years ago I read a really simple tip on how to keep perfect form that I've shared with other people and they've appreciated it. I never spoke to these guys before- i actually never saw them before- and I was debating whether or not to give them some guidance but I decided not to. If they looked more like beginners, for that particular exercise I definitely would have. However, I decided not to because I think they would've felt like I was trying to gym neg them.
In the past, when people have given me unsolicited advice I have had to still myself from saying "Why don't you focus on your own fucking workout?" Once while I was doing lying chest flys a guy came up to me between sets and told me that I shouldn't bang the weights together because little particles are released and even if I don't see it now, years down the road it could cause serious damage to my eyesight. He was perfectly nice and sincere about it, but I just kept thinking that was the dumbest shit I've ever heard.
Are y'all helpful in the gym or do you keep your advices to yourselves?