GYM ETIQUETTE - UK-Muscle Body Building Community

BALDGIT · 29-04-2007, 06:23 PM

Just a little rant on how people should NOT behave in the gym, these examples and there is many more can usually take the form of some kind of intimidation in the gym.
Remember your average joe see's a large bodybuilder and assume hes a steroid munching rough, thick, violent, thug (especially if your a big bald git like me

) of course we are not. We are just normal people prepared to go through a lot of pain and sacrifice to look our best. So why confirm these peoples views by acting in a thuggish way in the gym?.

STRUTTING AROUND CARRYING INVISABLE CARPETS
Are we on a catwalk? walking like a carpet fitter around the gym doesnt make you look any bigger.

BIG GROUPS OF 3 OR MORE
why do you need to huddle together on one machiene/equipment? you spend too long in between sets when there is too many of you, and you end up hogging it for too long. Less of the of the chin wagging about how many people you knocked out on the weekend and get on with the training.

SLAMMING/DROPPING WEIGHTS if you want to make that type of noise then join a brass band, if you cant lift it put it back down yourself then lower the amount of weight. Or do you want everyone in the building to know just how big the dumbells are you have just lifted by dropping them on the floor?
Trust me no-one will be impressed.

SHOUTING/SCREAMING DURING SESSION this can also take the form of shouting swahelli(or simillar languages) during a lift. The louder you shout does not equal the harder you train, it just means you shout a lot. Train hard intense and quiet.

INTIMIDATING OTHER (USUALLY SMALLER) PEOPLE OFF EQUIPMENT
One word BULLYING.
Every one has a right to use the equipment.

SHADOW BOXING IN THE MIRROR BETWEEN SETS????
Oh dear! what are you doing?

Train hard, intense, quietly and respect others in the gym!!

kevo · 29-04-2007, 06:26 PM

LOL, that made me laugh, and I see it all the time. But round by me everyone has the second name Rambo and the first name John so I think that might have alot to do with it

Delhi · 29-04-2007, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BALDGIT

Just a little rant on how people should NOT behave in the gym, these examples and there is many more can usually take the form of some kind of intimidation in the gym.
Remember your average joe see's a large bodybuilder and assume hes a steroid munching rough, thick, violent, thug (especially if your a big bald git like me

) of course we are not. We are just normal people prepared to go through a lot of pain and sacrifice to look our best. So why confirm these peoples views by acting in a thuggish way in the gym?.

STRUTTING AROUND CARRYING INVISABLE CARPETS
Are we on a catwalk? walking like a carpet fitter around the gym doesnt make you look any bigger. Yeah it does make me look bigger thats why I do it, and that why competative bodybuilders do it.

BIG GROUPS OF 3 OR MORE
why do you need to huddle together on one machiene/equipment? you spend too long in between sets when there is too many of you, and you end up hogging it for too long. Less of the of the chin wagging about how many people you knocked out on the weekend and get on with the training. Who are you telling to get on with the training? Dont forget pal, I am big and strong and obviously what I'm doing is working well for me. You on the other hand are small and puny and need to learn how to lift properly. And 1st lesson is not to tell somone better than yourself how to do it..........

SLAMMING/DROPPING WEIGHTS if you want to make that type of noise then join a brass band, if you cant lift it put it back down yourself then lower the amount of weight. Or do you want everyone in the building to know just how big the dumbells are you have just lifted by dropping them on the floor?
Trust me no-one will be impressed.
1. I dont do it to impress people, I do it because I lift so hard and heavy and train to COMPLETE failure (Something you are incapable off), taht I have no option but drop em at the end of a set.
2. The weight I lift does impress people it has obviously made an impression on you, but because of your JEALOUSY you try and put me down in any feeble way you can.

SHOUTING/SCREAMING DURING SESSION this can also take the form of shouting swahelli(or simillar languages) during a lift. The louder you shout does not equal the harder you train, it just means you shout a lot. Train hard intense and quiet.
Again you are trying to tell me how to train properly, if I want to shout cause phycologically it helps me lift more then I will. You on the other hand have not learned taht at this level you NEED to do anything to help your lifts.

INTIMIDATING OTHER (USUALLY SMALLER) PEOPLE OFF EQUIPMENT
One word BULLYING.
Every one has a right to use the equipment.
If David Beckham wanted to show you and yer mates some tricks while you were having a game of football would you lend him your ball?
When I use the machines you should be glad you got the opportunity to watch me and maybe even learn how to use the thing properly. JEEZ some people are so ungrateful

SHADOW BOXING IN THE MIRROR BETWEEN SETS????
Oh dear! what are you doing?
I am shadow boxing in the mirror thats what I am doing, cause you only have the bottle to do it at home behind closed doors does not mean I have too aswell. And the more I do it the better the boxer I become, its called practising and you need to do that if you want to ever be good at ANYTHING.

Train hard, intense, quietly and respect others in the gym!!

Just for a laugh, I am not like this.............LOL

:love:

Spangle1187 · 29-04-2007, 07:44 PM

Whats gets on my wick in the gym are the guys who wear barcelets and chains, wtf take them off and leave them in your locker, you go to the gym to have a workout not ponce around. The people who are move worried about what they wear to the gym then what they are going to do when they get there. Its not a fashion show its a work out..................had to get that off my chest thanks

ah24 · 29-04-2007, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spangle1187

Whats gets on my wick in the gym are the guys who wear barcelets and chains, wtf take them off and leave them in your locker, you go to the gym to have a workout not ponce around. The people who are move worried about what they wear to the gym then what they are going to do when they get there. Its not a fashion show its a work out..................had to get that off my chest thanks

This one i dont agree with. Most of the above ones affect you (except shadow boxing) if they are dressed like Mr T and it makes them feel good then let it be

Impractical IMO but its upto the individual. To some people the jewellery may mean something? When i met Pscarb i think i remember him wearing a necklace with a ring on (which ya can see in his pics) presumably the ring means summat?

I know people that think people training whilst wearing a vest is gay, im not going to lie, unfortunately im not huge but i train in a vest...and im not a poser, i do it because i feel more comfy! Dont have to worry about sleeves and i dont get hot. Same as shorts, im not very comfortable with my legs but wear shorts because i get hot and because i find trousers get caught up...but again you find people thinking people training in vests and shorts love themselves!:jerk:

What people wear shouldnt have any affect on anyone, nor how they walk...but the weight dropping and things like that p1ss me off!! Especially like the otherday i get asked my manager to tighten up all the dumbells..as im doing it i got these 2 men training together using like 24's for incline d'bell presses..they were both straight into gym, 1st exercise n were getting each other to do forced reps? They did like 3 sets each of 12 reps and needed help on every rep! Then after every bloody set dropped the weight! In the end my fitness manager went and told them they can take over what im doing or leave unless they put the weights down.

Spangle1187 · 29-04-2007, 09:03 PM

[quote=ah24;255349]This one i dont agree with. Most of the above ones affect you (except shadow boxing) if they are dressed like Mr T and it makes them feel good then let it be

Impractical IMO but its upto the individual. To some people the jewellery may mean something? When i met Pscarb i think i remember him wearing a necklace with a ring on (which ya can see in his pics) presumably the ring means summat?
quote]

A necklace with a ring, yeah no probs, I was refering to the people who go dressed in bling, big chunky bracelet which must get in the way. You train in what you feel comfortable, vest, shorts whatever is you!

Ralphy · 29-04-2007, 11:52 PM

Baldgit, I do hear what your saying though but i've learnt to just ignore and block out all the kn0bs you seem to get in EVERY gym.

When I go to the gym I couldnt give a monkeys what anyone else is wearing or doing for that matter! As long as someone is not hogging the equipment and the dumbells are put back on the rack, im good to go!

Me watching 2 men training together "using like 24's for incline d'bell presses....getting each other to do forced reps....3 sets each of 12 reps" would not interest me in any way shape or form. In fact would increase rest time between my sets and decrease the intensity of my own workout.
Haven't got the time or energy to worry about what others are doing, just get on with my own training.

Clydefrog · 30-04-2007, 12:16 AM

As above. Unless people are unequivically infringing on your workout, why bother worrying about it. You're the one that gets wound up by it, they're completely unaware you feel like that. I know people do strange things at times, but by making them wrong in your mind, the only person who suffers is you. I'd say if someone bothers you in the gym by their actions/inactions, talk to them about it. And if you don't want to talk to them about it, then decide it's not worh worrying about.

ah24 · 30-04-2007, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ralphy

Me watching 2 men training together "using like 24's for incline d'bell presses....getting each other to do forced reps....3 sets each of 12 reps" would not interest me in any way shape or form. In fact would increase rest time between my sets and decrease the intensity of my own workout.
Haven't got the time or energy to worry about what others are doing, just get on with my own training.

As i said, i wasnt working out, i was sat there tightening the dumbells with allen keys whilst on shift

Talking about what people where though, when i very first started working out i remember doing some stretches and warm up sets to warm up with at the beginning and saw a guy doing squats with a jacket and scarf on for about 10mins, thats weird right?

ah24 · 30-04-2007, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clydefrog

As above. Unless people are unequivically infringing on your workout, why bother worrying about it. You're the one that gets wound up by it, they're completely unaware you feel like that. I know people do strange things at times, but by making them wrong in your mind, the only person who suffers is you. I'd say if someone bothers you in the gym by their actions/inactions, talk to them about it. And if you don't want to talk to them about it, then decide it's not worh worrying about.

Clyde...wasnt worrying about it...was annoyed by it! Not because of the whole forced reps thing though i find that a little dangerous to be going straight into. I was annoyed because i was sat their tightening all these dumbells right in front of them while they were pretty much throwing them onto the floor!

Firstly damaging the dumbells (whilst seeing me tighten them because of exactly the same reason) secondly, disrupting others from their workout - and i didnt realise just how much it does but i saw everyone keep turning around when they heard the thud and then roll their eyes and go back and thirdly they damage the flooring/mats!

EDIT: People, please read the posts properly before just skimming through it and finding bits too criticise! The thread is about gym etiquette and things that shouldnt be done in the gym, not how we are getting 'worried' about what others are doing.

Ollie B · 30-04-2007, 08:46 AM

I totally block out all the knobs that **** around in the gym. I hate it when someone comes and talks to me and expects me to stop my workout and talk to them. Im in the gym ffs! im not here for a conversation. Wait until i finish my workout!

I hate it when people dont put back the dumbells! Its like a ****ing minefield when trying to workout. I always put them back.

**Great White** · 30-04-2007, 09:03 AM

Its the guys that load the bar up so heavy that they have no form at all in there lifts, or can only actually move the weight 1/4 of the the full movement.

Like when they squat, they liturally go down an inch and back up

Or there shoulder shrugs are more like dead lifts

invisiblekid · 30-04-2007, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Delhi

Just for a laugh, I am not like this.............LOL

:love:

Was reading your comments thinking Jesus, that doesn't sound like Del - must be a very low carb day! Thought the dieting had finally made you crack!

Ollie B · 30-04-2007, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UK Muscle

Its the guys that load the bar up so heavy that they have no form at all in there lifts, or can only actually move the weight 1/4 of the the full movement.

Like when they squat, they liturally go down an inch and back up

Or there shoulder shrugs are more like dead lifts

I agree, this happens alot on bench press and you sometimes see that people dont go all the way down on bench press, just quarter the way. its pathetic

Nine Pack · 30-04-2007, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BALDGIT

Just a little rant on how people should NOT behave in the gym, these examples and there is many more can usually take the form of some kind of intimidation in the gym.
Remember your average joe see's a large bodybuilder and assume hes a steroid munching rough, thick, violent, thug (especially if your a big bald git like me

) of course we are not. We are just normal people prepared to go through a lot of pain and sacrifice to look our best. So why confirm these peoples views by acting in a thuggish way in the gym?.

STRUTTING AROUND CARRYING INVISABLE CARPETS
Are we on a catwalk? walking like a carpet fitter around the gym doesnt make you look any bigger.
Otherwise known as I.L.S, or 'Imaginary Lat Syndrome'

BIG GROUPS OF 3 OR MORE
why do you need to huddle together on one machiene/equipment? you spend too long in between sets when there is too many of you, and you end up hogging it for too long. Less of the of the chin wagging about how many people you knocked out on the weekend and get on with the training.
Groups of more than three will not be allowed to train on one piece of equipment when I open my gym. Down right inconsiderate OMO.

SLAMMING/DROPPING WEIGHTS if you want to make that type of noise then join a brass band, if you cant lift it put it back down yourself then lower the amount of weight. Or do you want everyone in the building to know just how big the dumbells are you have just lifted by dropping them on the floor?
Trust me no-one will be impressed.
I'm having a 'you break it, you bought it' policy.

SHOUTING/SCREAMING DURING SESSION this can also take the form of shouting swahelli(or simillar languages) during a lift. The louder you shout does not equal the harder you train, it just means you shout a lot. Train hard intense and quiet.
erm......... I sceam a bit.......... opinions vary on this one, see thread on grunters.
INTIMIDATING OTHER (USUALLY SMALLER) PEOPLE OFF EQUIPMENT
One word BULLYING.
Every one has a right to use the equipment.
Too right, I believe that regardless of your level, no ones workout is more important than anyone elses.

SHADOW BOXING IN THE MIRROR BETWEEN SETS????
Oh dear! what are you doing?
Not seen this when I train but whatever yanks thier chain I suppose.

Train hard, intense, quietly and respect others in the gym!!

Remember, if it were'nt for all the n*bs, we wouldn't have anyone to bitch about! :p

29-04-2007, 06:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
BALDGIT Newbie Trainer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: middlesbrough Posts: 22	GYM ETIQUETTE Just a little rant on how people should NOT behave in the gym, these examples and there is many more can usually take the form of some kind of intimidation in the gym. Remember your average joe see's a large bodybuilder and assume hes a steroid munching rough, thick, violent, thug (especially if your a big bald git like me ) of course we are not. We are just normal people prepared to go through a lot of pain and sacrifice to look our best. So why confirm these peoples views by acting in a thuggish way in the gym?. STRUTTING AROUND CARRYING INVISABLE CARPETS Are we on a catwalk? walking like a carpet fitter around the gym doesnt make you look any bigger. BIG GROUPS OF 3 OR MORE why do you need to huddle together on one machiene/equipment? you spend too long in between sets when there is too many of you, and you end up hogging it for too long. Less of the of the chin wagging about how many people you knocked out on the weekend and get on with the training. SLAMMING/DROPPING WEIGHTS if you want to make that type of noise then join a brass band, if you cant lift it put it back down yourself then lower the amount of weight. Or do you want everyone in the building to know just how big the dumbells are you have just lifted by dropping them on the floor? Trust me no-one will be impressed. SHOUTING/SCREAMING DURING SESSION this can also take the form of shouting swahelli(or simillar languages) during a lift. The louder you shout does not equal the harder you train, it just means you shout a lot. Train hard intense and quiet. INTIMIDATING OTHER (USUALLY SMALLER) PEOPLE OFF EQUIPMENT One word BULLYING. Every one has a right to use the equipment. SHADOW BOXING IN THE MIRROR BETWEEN SETS???? Oh dear! what are you doing? Train hard, intense, quietly and respect others in the gym!!

29-04-2007, 06:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
kevo Getting HUGE! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: North Wales Posts: 1,272	Re: GYM ETIQUETTE LOL, that made me laugh, and I see it all the time. But round by me everyone has the second name Rambo and the first name John so I think that might have alot to do with it

29-04-2007, 07:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
Spangle1187 Getting bigger Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Greenwich Posts: 346	Re: GYM ETIQUETTE Whats gets on my wick in the gym are the guys who wear barcelets and chains, wtf take them off and leave them in your locker, you go to the gym to have a workout not ponce around. The people who are move worried about what they wear to the gym then what they are going to do when they get there. Its not a fashion show its a work out..................had to get that off my chest thanks __________________ Time to get down to business To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

29-04-2007, 09:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
Spangle1187 Getting bigger Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Greenwich Posts: 346	Re: GYM ETIQUETTE [quote=ah24;255349]This one i dont agree with. Most of the above ones affect you (except shadow boxing) if they are dressed like Mr T and it makes them feel good then let it be Impractical IMO but its upto the individual. To some people the jewellery may mean something? When i met Pscarb i think i remember him wearing a necklace with a ring on (which ya can see in his pics) presumably the ring means summat? quote] A necklace with a ring, yeah no probs, I was refering to the people who go dressed in bling, big chunky bracelet which must get in the way. You train in what you feel comfortable, vest, shorts whatever is you! __________________ Time to get down to business To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

29-04-2007, 11:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ralphy train alone, eat alone, sleep alone Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: E. London/Essex Posts: 892	Re: GYM ETIQUETTE Baldgit, I do hear what your saying though but i've learnt to just ignore and block out all the kn0bs you seem to get in EVERY gym. When I go to the gym I couldnt give a monkeys what anyone else is wearing or doing for that matter! As long as someone is not hogging the equipment and the dumbells are put back on the rack, im good to go! Me watching 2 men training together "using like 24's for incline d'bell presses....getting each other to do forced reps....3 sets each of 12 reps" would not interest me in any way shape or form. In fact would increase rest time between my sets and decrease the intensity of my own workout. Haven't got the time or energy to worry about what others are doing, just get on with my own training. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. face="Arial">25% off for UKM members (discount code UKM25)

30-04-2007, 12:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
Clydefrog Gym Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 488	Re: GYM ETIQUETTE As above. Unless people are unequivically infringing on your workout, why bother worrying about it. You're the one that gets wound up by it, they're completely unaware you feel like that. I know people do strange things at times, but by making them wrong in your mind, the only person who suffers is you. I'd say if someone bothers you in the gym by their actions/inactions, talk to them about it. And if you don't want to talk to them about it, then decide it's not worh worrying about.

30-04-2007, 08:46 AM	#11 (permalink)
Ollie B Flex Wheeler...Awesome!! Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,175	Re: GYM ETIQUETTE I totally block out all the knobs that ** around in the gym. I hate it when someone comes and talks to me and expects me to stop my workout and talk to them. Im in the gym ffs! im not here for a conversation. Wait until i finish my workout! I hate it when people dont put back the dumbells! Its like a **ing minefield when trying to workout. I always put them back.

30-04-2007, 09:03 AM	#12 (permalink)
Great White Sexy Moderator Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 9,240	Re: GYM ETIQUETTE Its the guys that load the bar up so heavy that they have no form at all in there lifts, or can only actually move the weight 1/4 of the the full movement. Like when they squat, they liturally go down an inch and back up Or there shoulder shrugs are more like dead lifts __________________ Welcome to Uk-Muscle.co.uk "I was born perfect, and just like the great white shark, have never had to evolve!" To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. - Hardcore Bodybuilding & Powerlifting Community! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. - Bodybuilding & Sports Video Sharing Community!

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Gym membership fee? how much	Carlos901	General Conversation	32	13-04-2006 05:59 PM
Idiots at the gym part 2	Geordie	General Conversation	27	11-05-2005 03:37 PM