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The squat rack is not for doing curls or dumbbell press, I had to chase away a twink today why dont lifters get it that if you are not squatting say away from the squat rack.
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What you did was commendable. :)
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The squat rack is not for doing curls or dumbbell press, I had to chase away a twink today why dont lifters get it that if you are not squatting say away from the squat rack.
TBH he's paid his membership the same as you, if he was squatting you would have to wait, so whats the difference?
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TBH he's paid his membership the same as you, if he was squatting you would have to wait, so whats the difference?
The difference is you can take up a bar or a pair of dumbbells and curl anywhere in the gym but there is only one place that you can squat, its simple common sense.
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The difference is you can take up a bar or a pair of dumbbells and curl anywhere in the gym but there is only one place that you can squat, its simple common sense.
But if he was squatting you would have to wait, I would have just said to you "Imagine Im squatting, now fuck off"
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But if he was squatting you would have to wait, I would have just said to you "Imagine Im squatting, now fuck off"
I've had this argument a hundred times, and that's my exact answer
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But if he was squatting you would have to wait, I would have just said to you "Imagine Im squatting, now fuck off"
No you would not, when you see a big hulking gym rat with a mean look on his face comes over to you and tell you in a deep voice to move cause he wants to squat, you move fast or I will move you.
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The squat rack is not for doing curls or dumbbell press, I had to chase away a twink today why dont lifters get it that if you are not squatting say away from the squat rack.
I've done curls w straight bar since I was a kid in the rack. I take less than ten minutes max as I move fast. Old timers back in the day often used the rack for their bar. Wait your turn. Roll around on your bouncy ball n balance board while you wait.
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No you would not, when you see a big hulking gym rat with a mean look on his face comes over to you and tell you in a deep voice to move cause he wants to squat, you move fast or I will move you.
A large immobile waddling bodybuilder holds no fear for me, I would have him gassed in 2 minutes.
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we dont have a squat rack at my gym but at one time i was doing curls sitting in the leg extension machine when someone came over and told me wanted to train legs ::)
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But why not just curl at the curling rack or on the floor? Why make the gym less accessible for someone who wants to do squats?
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But why not just curl at the curling rack or on the floor? Why make the gym less accessible for someone who wants to do squats?
Because people are assholes
It's really no biggie though. I just come back later
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But why not just curl at the curling rack or on the floor? Why make the gym less accessible for someone who wants to do squats?
X2 Some people are just selfish and need to be called out on it.
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But why not just curl at the curling rack or on the floor? Why make the gym less accessible for someone who wants to do squats?
It's a poseur thing.
Basically it says "I'm so strong I use leg equipment to train my arms"
Most gyms usually have multiple bench press racks they could also do this off - but basically it's all about the pose and the pose factor isn't there with the bench or the floor.
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TBH he's paid his membership the same as you, if he was squatting you would have to wait, so whats the difference?
fuck off
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I think we have 2 preacher curl racks and fixed straight bar and cambered barbells that go all the way up to 100 pounds.
If both curl racks are taken up AND your are repping more than 100 pounds then by all means, curl away at the squat rack.
If you could just as easily be curling at a curl rack and are taking up the squat rack, it's a bit of an asshole move, plain and simple.
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I was at the gym the other day and I was waiting for the squat rack and a guy was doing 10 sets of squats, I asked him to only do 3 as I was waiting, he wouldn't, selfish fuck, he should only be doing 3 and not taking up all that time.
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we dont have a squat rack at my gym but at one time i was doing curls sitting in the leg extension machine when someone came over and told me wanted to train legs ::)
I don't get it myself..the other day I was doin chest presses in the leg press machine, and some guy who was on ''leg day'' was giving me dirty looks.. ::)
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Squats, curls, deads, rows, presses... I do whatever I want in the squat rack.
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Squats, curls, deads, rows, presses... I do whatever I want in the squat rack.
rebel
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The squat rack is not for doing curls or dumbbell press, I had to chase away a twink today why dont lifters get it that if you are not squatting say away from the squat rack.
2 days.
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People say sorry when they make eye contact with me in the gym. That's the air of oppression you must emit.
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People say sorry when they make eye contact with me in the gym. That's the air of oppression you must emit.
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I was using a flat bench the other day then some old man appeared and was lingering around it. I said do you need to use this? He said no and scurried away.
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I was using a flat bench the other day then some old man appeared and was lingering around it. I said do you need to use this? He said no and scurried away.
He wanted to use your cock not the bench.
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As bioscience states the squat rack is called the squat rack because it's the only place you can do squats if it wasn't it would be called everywhere else in the gym.
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Just cos you get bullied in the locker room don't get jelly. Helps that being 220 is massive ,n my gym.
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X2 Some people are just selfish and need to be called out on it.
Most people who go to gyms don't even know there's such a thing as leg training. Fifteen sets each for pecs, bi's and tris, then hit the showers.
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Who the fuck cares, squat racks in public gyms suck anyway. I hate those "safety" pins. I always hit them with the weights accidentally. I have to be right in the fucking center because otherwise this shit will happen. If you do high bar squats you don't need that at all, you just drop the weight.
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The squat rack can be used for many things, squats, deads,rows...I routinely use them for Standing barbell press then upright row immediately afterwards...if you really want to get the rack from someone doing curls just bring a barbell over and ask them if you can work in with them...otherwise your cowardice reward is waiting until they are finished curling. Personally if i am going to squat and they are curling I feel my lift supersedes theirs due to the purpose of the rack they are using but I won't be a dick and tell them to piss off even if they are a pimple popping teenager...once again though all you have to do is ask to work in. 90% of waiting for equipment issues can be avoided if people just ask to work in.
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I was using a flat bench the other day then some old man appeared and was lingering around it. I said do you need to use this? He said no and scurried away.
He was probably looking up the leg of your shorts
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Deadlifts on squat racks? What the fuck is wrong with you people. Do deadlifts from blocks, rack is way too high. Weights get crazy high, you can use other exercises for development without putting so much stress on your body. Unles you're like 6'7'' that is, then I guess it could be fine.
Perform deadlifts from blocks always below your knee. Still an useless exercise for a bodybuilder though.
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Deadlifts on squat racks? What the fuck is wrong with you people. Do deadlifts from blocks, rack is way too high. Weights get crazy high, you can use other exercises for development without putting so much stress on your body. Unles you're like 6'7'' that is, then I guess it could be fine.
Perform deadlifts from blocks always below your knee. Still an useless exercise for a bodybuilder though.
Most gyms don't have blocks...hell, they're even called "rack pulls"
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Most gyms don't have blocks...hell, they're even called "rack pulls"
Touche
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The squat rack is not for doing curls or dumbbell press, I had to chase away a twink today why dont lifters get it that if you are not squatting say away from the squat rack.
No, no you didn't.
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Deadlifts on squat racks? What the fuck is wrong with you people. Do deadlifts from blocks, rack is way too high. Weights get crazy high, you can use other exercises for development without putting so much stress on your body. Unles you're like 6'7'' that is, then I guess it could be fine.
Perform deadlifts from blocks always below your knee. Still an useless exercise for a bodybuilder though.
or you could just use a normal weight and do 10-15 reps
Rack pulls are fine if not done for ego. My back is a wreck so I don't pull from any lower than the bottom of the knees now.
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Deadlifts on squat racks? What the fuck is wrong with you people. Do deadlifts from blocks, rack is way too high. Weights get crazy high, you can use other exercises for development without putting so much stress on your body. Unles you're like 6'7'' that is, then I guess it could be fine.
Perform deadlifts from blocks always below your knee. Still an useless exercise for a bodybuilder though.
I do deadlifts in front of squat rack, deal with it. I'll never take advice from someone who says deads are useless for a bodybuilder.
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We only have two gyms in the area, the one has limited hours, and the one i go to which is open 24 hrs a day. We only have two straight bars, one at the squat rack, and one at the bench. I use which ever is available.
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The squat rack is not for doing curls or dumbbell press, I had to chase away a twink today why dont lifters get it that if you are not squatting say away from the squat rack.
Lmao! Are you stealing my gym story from today?
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Makes no difference what I'm doing in the gym...no one ever bothers me...it's nice.
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the pre loaded barbells in my gym go up to 110 pounds.
that's not heavy enough for me...so I use a straight bar in the squat rack.
I have yet to have anyone say a fucking word to me ;). if they did, I would tell them the same things I tell the bums on the train on my way to phoenix. "Shut the fuck up and get away from me."
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A large immobile waddling bodybuilder holds no fear for me, I would have him gassed in 2 minutes.
Because you ran from him?
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Because you ran from him?
Simon says he could beat you up..... What do you think?
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Deadlifts on squat racks? What the fuck is wrong with you people. Do deadlifts from blocks, rack is way too high. Weights get crazy high, you can use other exercises for development without putting so much stress on your body. Unles you're like 6'7'' that is, then I guess it could be fine.
Perform deadlifts from blocks always below your knee. Still an useless exercise for a bodybuilder though.
Set the safety pins at the bottom and pull from there. Not every gym has blocks. Just to pin pulls.
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Simon says he could beat you up..... What do you think?
Good for him.
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Set the safety pins at the bottom and pull from there. Not every gym has blocks. Just to pin pulls.
or just pull from the floor like a man
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If you want to be left alone to train however in the gym I would suggest making your muscles larger and increasing your strength a lot. It's always worked for me.
I can honestly say it's been many years since anyone has even asked me if I'm done with something or how many sets I have left.
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or just pull from the floor like a man
Whatever you say.
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Set the safety pins at the bottom and pull from there. Not every gym has blocks. Just to pin pulls.
hmmmm. That resembles an old school icarian rack but I notice it's welded at all the seams n no bolts. What kind of rack is that or did u have an icarian rack custom welded instead of bolt together?
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hmmmm. That resembles an old school icarian rack but I notice it's welded at all the seams n no bolts. What kind of rack is that or did u have an icarian rack custom welded instead of bolt together?
I had it built. We have a welder a few doors down from us.
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If you want to be left alone to train however in the gym I would suggest making your muscles larger and increasing your strength a lot. It's always worked for me.
I can honestly say it's been many years since anyone has even asked me if I'm done with something or how many sets I have left.
This. Plus have a certain look in your eyes when you train, nobody will come near you. ;D
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This. Plus have a certain look in your eyes when you train, nobody will come near you. ;D
Correct
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If you want to be left alone to train however in the gym I would suggest making your muscles larger and increasing your strength a lot. It's always worked for me.
I can honestly say it's been many years since anyone has even asked me if I'm done with something or how many sets I have left.
This is a small person problem.
I occasionally see theses types bickering over an incline bench and I snicker, as I lounge in my incline bench, listening to music..texting , occasionally doing a set ;D
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We only have two gyms in the area, the one has limited hours, and the one i go to which is open 24 hrs a day. We only have two straight bars, one at the squat rack, and one at the bench. I use which ever is available.
Only two straight bars in what kind of shit hole do you train man get to a real gym that is fully equipped, even if you have to drive for a bit to get there its worth it.
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The Trainer, if you were in the gym, I would surely listen to your commands. If you wanted me out of the squat rack, Id be a fool to disobey your commands. With a name like "The Trainer" Id be shitting myself when you walked in the gym.
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The Trainer, if you were in the gym, I would surely listen to your commands. If you wanted me out of the squat rack, Id be a fool to disobey your commands. With a name like "The Trainer" Id be shitting myself when you walked in the gym.
Dam right when a big dude ask you for something you give it up and dont run your mouth cause you could get hurt.
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I do deadlifts in front of squat rack, deal with it. I'll never take advice from someone who says deads are useless for a bodybuilder.
So do I. Funny when some 118# twink is squatting a quarter each side and I'm behind him in the mirror deadlifting a loaded barbell. :D
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But if he was squatting you would have to wait, I would have just said to you "Imagine Im squatting, now fuck off"
This was pretty funny but the trainer is right.
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I do deadlifts in front of squat rack, deal with it. I'll never take advice from someone who says deads are useless for a bodybuilder.
I said that deadlifts from blocks are useless. Bodybuilders look for maximum contraction and flexion so they should even perform deadlifts ON blocks not FROM blocks to extend the range of motion.
Coach I use huge "crossfit" plates as blocks.
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wow the macho men in this thread not only do they lift heavy weights they also look threatening while doing it :o
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No you would not, when you see a big hulking gym rat with a mean look on his face comes over to you and tell you in a deep voice to move cause he wants to squat, you move fast or I will move you.
Are you a fan of gh15? He created the term gym rat.
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The squat rack is not for doing curls or dumbbell press, I had to chase away a twink today why dont lifters get it that if you are not squatting say away from the squat rack.
Luckly i have a squat rack and a cage in my gym so it is very rare that both are occupied. Or i can warm up a bit while i wait.
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Luckly i have a squat rack and a cage in my gym so it is very rare that both are occupied. Or i can warm up a bit while i wait.
Bless your gym owner, I can't remember when I saw a power rack for the last time...
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Bless your gym owner, I can't remember when I saw a power rack for the last time...
He is a real bodybuilder. Had won some tittles. Great guy.
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He is a real bodybuilder. Had won some tittles. Great guy.
Mine is a taekwondo world champion, so that explains ;D
All kidding aside, I can't complain apart from this.
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This is a small person problem.
I occasionally see theses types bickering over an incline bench and I snicker, as I lounge in my incline bench, listening to music..texting , occasionally doing a set ;D
:D Groink you should start a thread "Small person problems" so these can be catalogued and discussed.
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I hate the person who does 8 sets in the leg extension machine (you name the machine) using light weights with 5 minute rests between sets sitting in the machine.
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I hate the person who does 8 sets in the leg extension machine (you name the machine) using light weights with 5 minute rests between sets sitting in the machine.
Or they throw their towel on it (occupied!) and walk away for a long talk.
Well, I can go on about good manners forever, but it won't change a damn thing...
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Or they throw their towel on it (occupied!) and walk away for a long talk.
Well, I can go on about good manners forever, but it won't change a damn thing...
I once owned a fat bitch over the leg extension she had her towel on the machine while she was chatting to another girl on the other of the gym, so I took off the towel and started using it, she came over saying hey I am using that,
I told her this is not your home gym dont put your towel if you are not working out, the gym is a place for people who are serious about getting in shape.
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I once owned a fat bitch over the leg extension she had her towel on the machine while she was chatting to another girl on the other of the gym, so I took off the towel and started using it, she came over saying hey I am using that,
I told her this is not your home gym dont put your towel if you are not working out, the gym is a place for people who are serious about getting in shape.
You must be a beast.
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I once owned a fat bitch over the leg extension she had her towel on the machine while she was chatting to another girl on the other of the gym, so I took off the towel and started using it, she came over saying hey I am using that,
I told her this is not your home gym dont put your towel if you are not working out, the gym is a place for people who are serious about getting in shape.
She responded with, "Oh, I looked around, theres no one here thats anywhere near in shape."
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I hate the person who does 8 sets in the leg extension machine (you name the machine) using light weights with 5 minute rests between sets sitting in the machine.
I kick them off the machine when i´m Training People. politely ;)
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I kick them off the machine when i´m Training People. politely ;)
This. and if I was on the leg extension machine, and you came at me correctly....I would gladly let you use it.
I laugh at people that sit there and stew in the anger, and don't open their mouths and solve the problem. do you think you're going to get into a fight or something ? ::)
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2 days.
1 DAY.........
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I once owned a fat bitch over the leg extension she had her towel on the machine while she was chatting to another girl on the other of the gym, so I took off the towel and started using it, she came over saying hey I am using that,
I told her this is not your home gym dont put your towel if you are not working out, the gym is a place for people who are serious about getting in shape.
If they were serious about getting in shape they'd be nowhere near the leg extension.
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Total Meathead mentality.
What's next, they need to get out of the squat rack if they don't squat enough weight? Don't go ass to the grass? Aren't in Beast Mode enough for you?
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This. and if I was on the leg extension machine, and you came at me correctly....I would gladly let you use it.
I laugh at people that sit there and stew in the anger, and don't open their mouths and solve the problem. do you think you're going to get into a fight or something ? ::)
at the Mecca u almost never run in to that problem. Still one of the coolest gyms in the world most peeps have great attitudes. If someone's taking their good ol time u ask to work in. Rarely do I ever get a no. Remember where the other guy put the pin n replace it there. Be polite. A real man has muscles n manners. Children have bad attitudes n tantrums.
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Yes it's best to display "mass with class" when doing battle in the gym.
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I hang a hamak on the squat rack and take a nap. After I wake up, I replace the hamak with an oven rack and some charcoal underneath and grill me some steaks.
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I perform triceps kickbacks balancing on the lying leg curl machine. Why? Cause I can. What's anybody gonna do about it? Nothin.
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I hang a hamak on the squat rack and take a nap. After I wake up, I replace the hamak with an oven rack and some charcoal underneath and grill me some steaks.
exactly loco....exactly
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I place the moveable squat racks in front of the dumbell racks and squat there. And?
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I place the moveable squat racks in front of the dumbell racks and squat there. And?
LOL
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at the Mecca u almost never run in to that problem. Still one of the coolest gyms in the world most peeps have great attitudes. If someone's taking their good ol time u ask to work in. Rarely do I ever get a no. Remember where the other guy put the pin n replace it there. Be polite. A real man has muscles n manners. Children have bad attitudes n tantrums.
Trained there twice...I was just there last month. Cool gym
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Total Meathead mentality.
What's next, they need to get out of the squat rack if they don't squat enough weight? Don't go ass to the grass? Aren't in Beast Mode enough for you?
I've one heard an anecdote about the Stahlwerk 31 underground gym in Germany, where David Hoffmann trains. You're only allowed to train there when you're able to squat, bench press & deadlift a certain weight.
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I go to the gym and jog in place on the incline bench. I'm not exercising I'm just hoping someone will say something so I can start a fight because I feel the need the "prove" myself because I'm insecure.
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I go to the gym and jog in place on the incline bench. I'm not exercising I'm just hoping someone will say something so I can start a fight because I feel the need the "prove" myself because I'm insecure.
Make sure you make some random kung fu movements
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I never ask to "work in" because I hate it and I figure everyone else does too.
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Make sure you make some random kung fu movements
haha. I hate wen people break out in random Kung fu forms in the middle of the gym. Between sets. Yes. I've seen it.
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haha. I hate wen people break out in random Kung fu forms in the middle of the gym. Between sets. Yes. I've seen it.
Well excuse me..
Can I at least shadow box?
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I never ask to "work in" because I hate it and I figure everyone else does too.
I think of it as me punishing the people I am working in with cause they are taking too long and I just revel in just how uncomfortable the situation is. I don't hate it cause I always lift more than whoever I am working in with, which I'm sure makes them feel somewhat conscious of that fact. Its kind of saying without saying, "this is how you do it, now shut up, lift and move out"
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The squat rack is not for doing curls or dumbbell press, I had to chase away a twink today why dont lifters get it that if you are not squatting say away from the squat rack.
I want to own a gym just so I kick people like that out. Also those that are too retarded to return the dumbbells in it's proper place or just simply
leave them in the middle of the gym floor when they're donne.
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I often finish my tri workout finishing off my pump by pushing the front door to the gym opened n closed. I try to work up to sets of fifty. Sometimes n idiot will try to interupt me because they want in or out. I tell em to wait their turn. There's more than one use for a door and just because they have a membership doesn't mean they own the door. Clueless dumbshits.
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I go to the gym and jog in place on the incline bench. I'm not exercising I'm just hoping someone will say something so I can start a fight because I feel the need the "prove" myself because I'm insecure.
:D ;D
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I've one heard an anecdote about the Stahlwerk 31 underground gym in Germany, where David Hoffmann trains. You're only allowed to train there when you're able to squat, bench press & deadlift a certain weight.
I am not in total disagreement with that. A hardcore gym is meant to hardcore bodybuilders. Newbies can always choose other gyms to built some foundation.
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I am not in total disagreement with that. A hardcore gym is meant to hardcore bodybuilders. Newbies can always choose other gyms to built some foundation.
It's might help to create a certain atmosphere, but they're always strong members with antisocial behaviour (talking loud, not re-racking the weights, etc).
It's different tho in a basement gym where I train every now and then, and I think the reason is more social control.
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I've one heard an anecdote about the Stahlwerk 31 underground gym in Germany, where David Hoffmann trains. You're only allowed to train there when you're able to squat, bench press & deadlift a certain weight.
Obviously not a commercial venture.
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I train in a gym where people are asked to leave if they repeatedly use bad form.
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I often finish my tri workout finishing off my pump by pushing the front door to the gym opened n closed. I try to work up to sets of fifty. Sometimes n idiot will try to interupt me because they want in or out. I tell em to wait their turn. There's more than one use for a door and just because they have a membership doesn't mean they own the door. Clueless dumbshits.
Haha :D Best post in the thread
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at the Mecca u almost never run in to that problem. Still one of the coolest gyms in the world most peeps have great attitudes. If someone's taking their good ol time u ask to work in. Rarely do I ever get a no. Remember where the other guy put the pin n replace it there. Be polite. A real man has muscles n manners. Children have bad attitudes n tantrums.
Agreed. Just common courtesy that ain`t so common.
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Only two straight bars in what kind of shit hole do you train man get to a real gym that is fully equipped, even if you have to drive for a bit to get there its worth it.
It`s actually an alright gym, except it`s on the small side, but they keep it clean & orderly, and it`s open 24/7. Our squat rack also has several chin up bars welded on it at different angles and it has a place to lock in the adjustable bench that came with it. It`s a "multi rack" so to speak. SR, not just for squatting any more.....
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??? ??? big let down