Anonymous
Post 04/05/2023 08:46     Subject: For the love of all that is holy, have so self awareness of the space in the gym
Anonymous wrote:Nothing worse than when you wake up amped because it is leg day, yet when you finally are able to get to the gym, some nitwit is hogging the only power rack in the entire gym for 90 minutes straight doing stupid exercises.

Today as I was going to the gym, I missed beating this one person in through the floor by literally 10 seconds. Who knew that'd ruin my entire leg day. The person that got in before me got to the damn power rack literally 20 seconds before I was about to and then proceeded to hog it for the next hour and half. They did squats (OK good), but then proceeded to do barbell shoulder presses, then bent over rows, then barbell arm curls, and then deadlifts in front of the damn power rack. Mind you, this is the only damn power rack in the whole damn gym for anyone else to do squats, and the gym has barbells elsewhere to do virtually any of the other exercises. Blows my damn mind how people can go to the gym completely oblivious to simple etiquette and are blind to the fact they don't own a peice of equipment in the gym.

Arm curls in the damn paper rack is soooooooooo annoying. People need to be aware of the space around them at the gym.


OP, what did she say when you asked her if you could work in?
Anonymous
Post 04/05/2023 08:43     Subject: For the love of all that is holy, have so self awareness of the space in the gym
Anonymous wrote:Nothing worse than when you wake up amped because it is leg day, yet when you finally are able to get to the gym, some nitwit is hogging the only power rack in the entire gym for 90 minutes straight doing stupid exercises.

Today as I was going to the gym, I missed beating this one person in through the floor by literally 10 seconds. Who knew that'd ruin my entire leg day. The person that got in before me got to the damn power rack literally 20 seconds before I was about to and then proceeded to hog it for the next hour and half. They did squats (OK good), but then proceeded to do barbell shoulder presses, then bent over rows, then barbell arm curls, and then deadlifts in front of the damn power rack. Mind you, this is the only damn power rack in the whole damn gym for anyone else to do squats, and the gym has barbells elsewhere to do virtually any of the other exercises. Blows my damn mind how people can go to the gym completely oblivious to simple etiquette and are blind to the fact they don't own a peice of equipment in the gym.

Arm curls in the damn paper rack is soooooooooo annoying. People need to be aware of the space around them at the gym.


So you aren't complaining that she was hogging the machine, you are complaining that we was working out near the machine? Just walk up, say excuse me and start using the machine. She probably was just doing that because there was a little space there. There is limited space in the gym, you are always going to be near someone else working out.
Anonymous
Post 04/05/2023 08:41     Subject: For the love of all that is holy, have so self awareness of the space in the gym
Anonymous wrote:I hear you, OP.

This is how I feel about people hogging the stairmasters... but they're leaning on the machine with their arms.

I don't care what speed you do, or even how long you're on the machine. But if you're going to clog up a limited supply machine, at LEAST do it right. And it's not exactly rocket science.


Yikes. I have used the stair machine while leaning on the arms when I was trying to build fitness back up after an injury. It helped me get into some cardio without putting as much weight on my recovering leg.
Anonymous
Post 04/02/2023 13:38     Subject: For the love of all that is holy, have so self awareness of the space in the gym
I go to a gym which only has two squat racks with platforms and they can be pretty difficult to get. I generally do not have much time for my workout but it never happened to me that I did not manage to get the squats in when I needed (and I squat 2-3 times a week). If someone is there deadlifting or doing some random stuff that does not require the rack, I open my mouth and ask them if I can squat there. I was never told no. If both racks are taken by people actually squatting and it looks like they will take a while, i ask both how much they have and wait if it is up to three sets. If they both just started i pick the ones whose starting setup is closest to mine and ask to work in. People either share or really speed up. In my experience talking works very well and sometimes people are just oblivious. The girl likely had no idea that you were waiting and would have moved if you communicated with her.
Anonymous
Post 04/02/2023 04:38     Subject: For the love of all that is holy, have so self awareness of the space in the gym
Do you even lit heavy bro? 😎
Anonymous
Post 04/02/2023 00:36     Subject: For the love of all that is holy, have so self awareness of the space in the gym
It isn’t his fault the gym only has one rack. Pick a better gym.
Anonymous
Post 03/31/2023 15:07     Subject: For the love of all that is holy, have so self awareness of the space in the gym
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:You also can't work in, because it is just super inconvenient when you lift vastly different weight and are different heights. You'd have to remove and add multiple 45 lbs plates or more plus adjust the safety arms and starting position heights between every single set.

Forget it.


Major eyeroll.

Taking a few plates off and on a barbell is not that hard. FFS, you're there to work anyway


You also have to adjust the rack height and safety arms between every set....are you just stupid or can you not read? Clearly you have probably never lifted heavy in your life.


My total is 1,135. I lift heavy.

And I'm a guy. And I've willingly had the rack set to just above my belly button on back squats (essentially starting at mid squat) to make it easier on the person I'm working in with. It's not that hard.

And no, you don't need to reset the safety bars




?

1135 is lightweight.


This is how I know you're a troll. and my total was over 1,200 back in my 30s, but I've lost some strength in my mid 40s. But still happen with a 4 digit total.

But I know you're a troll (and not a powerlifter) because powerlifters are the most supportive and kind group of athletes I've ever met. I've never met another powerlifter that would disparage somebody else's lift.
Anonymous
Post 03/30/2023 19:15     Subject: For the love of all that is holy, have so self awareness of the space in the gym
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:You also can't work in, because it is just super inconvenient when you lift vastly different weight and are different heights. You'd have to remove and add multiple 45 lbs plates or more plus adjust the safety arms and starting position heights between every single set.

Forget it.


Major eyeroll.

Taking a few plates off and on a barbell is not that hard. FFS, you're there to work anyway


You also have to adjust the rack height and safety arms between every set....are you just stupid or can you not read? Clearly you have probably never lifted heavy in your life.


My total is 1,135. I lift heavy.

And I'm a guy. And I've willingly had the rack set to just above my belly button on back squats (essentially starting at mid squat) to make it easier on the person I'm working in with. It's not that hard.

And no, you don't need to reset the safety bars




?

1135 is lightweight.
Anonymous
Post 03/30/2023 18:39     Subject: Re:For the love of all that is holy, have so self awareness of the space in the gym
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:If you go to a gym that only has one squat rack, and you get shut out, that's on you.

If you lift heavy, as you claim, you should be going to a powerlifting gym that has many squat racks. I'm certainly willing to drive 20 minutes to go to a gym like that rather than drive 5 minutes to the lame-o Big Chain Gyms near my house.


Way to make ASS_U_mptions that everyone has those kinds of gyms available within a reasonable driving distance after work and/or near their homes. No one wants to spend 3 hours after work to go lift because they have to drive 50 minutes out of the way each way to get to a powerlifting gym all because idiots don't know basic etiquette. People have errands and families they still need to get to in the evening. The simpler solution is obviously not to do stupid as hell faux pas like arm curls, shoulder presses, and deadlifts in or around the racks used for squatting when so much other space and equipment is available to do those in other parts of the gym.


In this area, those convenient gyms definitely exist. You tell me where you live or work, I'll tell you where that gym is.

But, if you find it "simpler" to go to a gym where you can't do what you want because the equipment is inadequate, as I said, that's on you. Don't come in here whining like a b***h and expecting sympathy though.


No one is asking for sympathy you clod. People need to learn basic damn etiquette at the gym, duh. Would you go golfing for the first few times without reading up on etiquette on a golf course? Would you go lap swimming the first few times before reading up on etiquette in the event a pool is crowded when you get there? No?

Then why do people do it at the gym?


You probably complain all of January and into February as well.

Learn how to adapt, work in, or find a new gym. This is on you.
Anonymous
Post 03/30/2023 18:07     Subject: For the love of all that is holy, have so self awareness of the space in the gym
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:You also can't work in, because it is just super inconvenient when you lift vastly different weight and are different heights. You'd have to remove and add multiple 45 lbs plates or more plus adjust the safety arms and starting position heights between every single set.

Forget it.


Major eyeroll.

Taking a few plates off and on a barbell is not that hard. FFS, you're there to work anyway


You also have to adjust the rack height and safety arms between every set....are you just stupid or can you not read? Clearly you have probably never lifted heavy in your life.


My total is 1,135. I lift heavy.

And I'm a guy. And I've willingly had the rack set to just above my belly button on back squats (essentially starting at mid squat) to make it easier on the person I'm working in with. It's not that hard.

And no, you don't need to reset the safety bars


Anonymous
Post 03/30/2023 16:55     Subject: Re:For the love of all that is holy, have so self awareness of the space in the gym
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:If you go to a gym that only has one squat rack, and you get shut out, that's on you.

If you lift heavy, as you claim, you should be going to a powerlifting gym that has many squat racks. I'm certainly willing to drive 20 minutes to go to a gym like that rather than drive 5 minutes to the lame-o Big Chain Gyms near my house.


Way to make ASS_U_mptions that everyone has those kinds of gyms available within a reasonable driving distance after work and/or near their homes. No one wants to spend 3 hours after work to go lift because they have to drive 50 minutes out of the way each way to get to a powerlifting gym all because idiots don't know basic etiquette. People have errands and families they still need to get to in the evening. The simpler solution is obviously not to do stupid as hell faux pas like arm curls, shoulder presses, and deadlifts in or around the racks used for squatting when so much other space and equipment is available to do those in other parts of the gym.


In this area, those convenient gyms definitely exist. You tell me where you live or work, I'll tell you where that gym is.

But, if you find it "simpler" to go to a gym where you can't do what you want because the equipment is inadequate, as I said, that's on you. Don't come in here whining like a b***h and expecting sympathy though.


No one is asking for sympathy you clod. People need to learn basic damn etiquette at the gym, duh. Would you go golfing for the first few times without reading up on etiquette on a golf course? Would you go lap swimming the first few times before reading up on etiquette in the event a pool is crowded when you get there? No?

Then why do people do it at the gym?
Anonymous
Post 03/30/2023 14:57     Subject: Re:For the love of all that is holy, have so self awareness of the space in the gym
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:If you go to a gym that only has one squat rack, and you get shut out, that's on you.

If you lift heavy, as you claim, you should be going to a powerlifting gym that has many squat racks. I'm certainly willing to drive 20 minutes to go to a gym like that rather than drive 5 minutes to the lame-o Big Chain Gyms near my house.


Way to make ASS_U_mptions that everyone has those kinds of gyms available within a reasonable driving distance after work and/or near their homes. No one wants to spend 3 hours after work to go lift because they have to drive 50 minutes out of the way each way to get to a powerlifting gym all because idiots don't know basic etiquette. People have errands and families they still need to get to in the evening. The simpler solution is obviously not to do stupid as hell faux pas like arm curls, shoulder presses, and deadlifts in or around the racks used for squatting when so much other space and equipment is available to do those in other parts of the gym.


In this area, those convenient gyms definitely exist. You tell me where you live or work, I'll tell you where that gym is.

But, if you find it "simpler" to go to a gym where you can't do what you want because the equipment is inadequate, as I said, that's on you. Don't come in here whining like a b***h and expecting sympathy though.


S/he has my sympathy. These people need to get a clue. Learn how to share gym equipment properly. It’s not that hard.
Anonymous
Post 03/30/2023 14:54     Subject: Re:For the love of all that is holy, have so self awareness of the space in the gym
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:If you go to a gym that only has one squat rack, and you get shut out, that's on you.

If you lift heavy, as you claim, you should be going to a powerlifting gym that has many squat racks. I'm certainly willing to drive 20 minutes to go to a gym like that rather than drive 5 minutes to the lame-o Big Chain Gyms near my house.


Way to make ASS_U_mptions that everyone has those kinds of gyms available within a reasonable driving distance after work and/or near their homes. No one wants to spend 3 hours after work to go lift because they have to drive 50 minutes out of the way each way to get to a powerlifting gym all because idiots don't know basic etiquette. People have errands and families they still need to get to in the evening. The simpler solution is obviously not to do stupid as hell faux pas like arm curls, shoulder presses, and deadlifts in or around the racks used for squatting when so much other space and equipment is available to do those in other parts of the gym.


In this area, those convenient gyms definitely exist. You tell me where you live or work, I'll tell you where that gym is.

But, if you find it "simpler" to go to a gym where you can't do what you want because the equipment is inadequate, as I said, that's on you. Don't come in here whining like a b***h and expecting sympathy though.
Anonymous
Post 03/30/2023 14:13     Subject: For the love of all that is holy, have so self awareness of the space in the gym
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:Maybe figure out multiple routines? You could have a leg day without a rack. Awareness of multiple attacks for muscle groups also recommended.


I hear you though. Dudes are the worst.


I mean I did do othereg stuff, but there's just no replacing barbell squats.

It was a woman actually hogging it for 90 minutes. The workout made no sense at all.....like she was doing legs, then shoulders the back, and then hamstrings. She was also doing only 2-3 reps some sets and taking 5+ minutes between sets.

So annoying.


Say something clown


It’s sounds like she may be new at the gym. Why didn’t you just say something?
Anonymous
Post 03/30/2023 14:10     Subject: Re:For the love of all that is holy, have so self awareness of the space in the gym
Anonymous wrote:If you go to a gym that only has one squat rack, and you get shut out, that's on you.

If you lift heavy, as you claim, you should be going to a powerlifting gym that has many squat racks. I'm certainly willing to drive 20 minutes to go to a gym like that rather than drive 5 minutes to the lame-o Big Chain Gyms near my house.


Way to make ASS_U_mptions that everyone has those kinds of gyms available within a reasonable driving distance after work and/or near their homes. No one wants to spend 3 hours after work to go lift because they have to drive 50 minutes out of the way each way to get to a powerlifting gym all because idiots don't know basic etiquette. People have errands and families they still need to get to in the evening. The simpler solution is obviously not to do stupid as hell faux pas like arm curls, shoulder presses, and deadlifts in or around the racks used for squatting when so much other space and equipment is available to do those in other parts of the gym.