Gym etiquette......for a new guy.

bsc14 · 02-11-2003, 06:27 AM

I was working out at the gym here at work but I just joined the gym by my house (QLS - in Humble Tx). Anyway, I went and worked out last night and noticed that I was just about the only one that was a beginner. Just about everyone around me was......big. I felt kind of out of place but that's ok I will get there in time. So I was thinking that you guys might fill me in on some gym etiquette so that I don't look like such a new guy or piss anyone off. Sorry for the stupid beginner questions.

bsc14 · 02-11-2003, 07:03 AM

Thanks

Triple Threat · 02-11-2003, 07:31 AM

1. Put equipment back after using it. Don't leave plates and dumbells lying on the floor.
2. Don't sit on the equipment in between sets. Let others work in.
3. Don't leave puddles of sweat on the benches. Wipe it off when done.

I'm sure others will have more suggestions, but these will get you started.

kuso · 02-11-2003, 07:47 AM

When watching the ladies, remeber to blink

**I Are Baboon** · 02-11-2003, 07:53 AM

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Originally posted by CaptainDeadlift
1. Put equipment back after using it. Don't leave plates and dumbells lying on the floor.
2. Don't sit on the equipment in between sets. Let others work in.
3. Don't leave puddles of sweat on the benches. Wipe it off when done.

Excellent advice.

-Try to control the grunting
-Don't drop the weights when you're done with a set
-When someone is working out on a bench in front of a mirror, don't stand in front of them

Just watch what other people are doing and you'll get the hang of what is acceptable behavior.

Rusty · 02-11-2003, 07:54 AM

Kuso that reminds me................

BSC,
When you are at the gym and you see this fine looking female walk in with this big fuka, don't walk up to the chick and say, "nice tits"

bsc14 · 02-11-2003, 08:36 AM

Damn...why not?

bsc14 · 02-11-2003, 08:37 AM

I have to say I was a little intimidated last night. There were some big bastards in there.

**Prince** · 02-11-2003, 08:38 AM

here is a big one!

don't steal equipment, if you think someone might be using it ask before you jump in and start changing things, you can always ask to work in.

naturaltan · 02-11-2003, 08:40 AM

What it boils down to is respect. It doesn't matter if you're in a gym or at a resteraunt, respect others.

bsc14 · 02-11-2003, 08:41 AM

I don't think I can work in with most these guys. Two completely different leagues.

Rusty · 02-11-2003, 08:43 AM

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Originally posted by bsc14
I don't think I can work in with most these guys. Two completely different leagues.

You might be suprised......show some respect and one of them may walk up to you and give you a spot at first then offer some advise. The next thing you know, your working out with a couple of them and have made some new friends.

Twin Peak · 02-11-2003, 08:43 AM

Yeah, don't ask to work in and then ask if he can strip off 2 plates and a quarter per side. That sucks. Different story if its a cable machine though.

**I Are Baboon** · 02-11-2003, 08:48 AM

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Originally posted by bsc14
I don't think I can work in with most these guys. Two completely different leagues.

Bullshit.

You have every right to use the equipment as someone three times your size. I work out with a lot of big bastards around too (I'm one of the "smaller" guys in the gym). I never think twice to ask one of them how many sets they have left or if they are using something. Chances are, you are paying the same gym fees as them, so they have no more right to the equiment than you have. Just be nice about it, and most guys will be friendly to you.

**I Are Baboon** · 02-11-2003, 08:49 AM

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Originally posted by Twin Peak
Yeah, don't ask to work in and then ask if he can strip off 2 plates and a quarter per side. That sucks. Different story if its a cable machine though.

WORD.

If I see a dude on the leg press machine and he has 10 plates piled on each side, I can wait until he's finished.

**Prince** · 02-11-2003, 08:50 AM

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Originally posted by bsc14
I don't think I can work in with most these guys. Two completely different leagues.

then you ask them how many sets they have left.

but that brings up another point, if someone has 16 plates on the leg press and you normally use around 4, do not ask to work in!

Scotty the Body · 02-11-2003, 09:10 AM

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Originally posted by naturaltan
What it boils down to is respect. It doesn't matter if you're in a gym or at a resteraunt, respect others.

And leave the cell phone at home

lina · 02-11-2003, 09:25 AM

no cologne

no body odour

no thongs

Twin Peak · 02-11-2003, 09:26 AM

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Originally posted by Scotty the Body

And leave the cell phone at home

Oh man that's the worst!!!!

Course I did violate that the last 2 weeks before my wife was due....

Twin Peak · 02-11-2003, 09:28 AM

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Originally posted by lina
no cologne

no body odour

no thongs

1) Agreed.

2) COMPLETELY agree.

3) Except for women, LEAN women.

**Prince** · 02-11-2003, 09:30 AM

I love to see a hot chick in a thong, but honestly I do no think it is appropriate in a gym....and it distracts me!

brawnywildcat · 02-11-2003, 09:32 AM

Just a few "Don'ts"

Do Not use a squat rack/cage to do your bicep curls.Most gyms have stations/stands designed for curls.

When doing lateral raises, curls or other dumbbell exercises, DO Not block the dumbell rack. Grab your weights and get the hell out of the way.

Do not talk to someone during their set.

If you see a guy with headphones on, odds are he's wearing them for a reason...Do Not try to strike up a conversation.

Otherwise, common sense and good manners should dictate appropriate behavior.

Congratualations on getting started...stick with it!

lina · 02-11-2003, 09:36 AM

Well honestly thongs I think belong in the 70s...

No one wears them in the gym nowadays...

.. a nice mini sports bra showing nice abs and sports pants or shorts I think look much better..

Rissole · 02-11-2003, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by kuso
When watching the ladies, remeber to blink

Rissole · 02-11-2003, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by lina
Well honestly thongs I think belong in the 70s...

No one wears them in the gym nowadays...

.. a nice mini sports bra showing nice abs and sports pants or shorts I think look much better..

Can you come workout at my gym for a while Lina?? PLEASE??

DaMayor · 02-11-2003, 01:54 PM

I agree with the limited conversation deal...most people are trying to concentrate, and there's something about casual conversation that interferes with this.
Don't stare...even if some freak is benching 500. In this day and age, he might think you're interested.

Even if you are trying to learn from someone else's form, use the mirrors, or wait until they're finished andask questions later. Most gyms have a "neutral zone" for discussions. I hate socialites in the gym.
Don't laugh out loud...some big ass clump might think you're making fun of the fact that he couldn't max or something.
If the gym has signs asking that you do something, like returning the bar...do it.
If you see someone like StheB hanging out & running his mouth, Haul Off and Beeeeeotch Slap that MoFo! Then Run like Hell!

bsc14 · 02-11-2003, 02:16 PM

DaMayor

I think you're trying to get me hurt.

DaMayor · 02-11-2003, 02:29 PM

Naw, ScotdaBod is a cream puff, just look at his avatar!
Right SB?

02-11-2003, 06:27 AM	#1
bsc14 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 126	Gym etiquette......for a new guy. BODYBUILDING SUPPLEMENTS High Quality Supplements For Bodybuilders and Athletes. www.ironmaglabs.com I was working out at the gym here at work but I just joined the gym by my house (QLS - in Humble Tx). Anyway, I went and worked out last night and noticed that I was just about the only one that was a beginner. Just about everyone around me was......big. I felt kind of out of place but that's ok I will get there in time. So I was thinking that you guys might fill me in on some gym etiquette so that I don't look like such a new guy or piss anyone off. Sorry for the stupid beginner questions. Last edited by bsc14 : 02-11-2003 at 07:03 AM.
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02-11-2003, 07:54 AM	#6
Rusty FTW Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: On my Harley Posts: 4,305	Kuso that reminds me................ BSC, When you are at the gym and you see this fine looking female walk in with this big fuka, don't walk up to the chick and say, "nice tits"
	~RUSTY~

02-11-2003, 08:36 AM	#7
bsc14 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 126	Damn...why not?
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02-11-2003, 08:37 AM	#8
bsc14 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 126	I have to say I was a little intimidated last night. There were some big bastards in there.
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02-11-2003, 07:31 AM	#3
Triple Threat ... Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lost Posts: 9,384 Photos: 4	1. Put equipment back after using it. Don't leave plates and dumbells lying on the floor. 2. Don't sit on the equipment in between sets. Let others work in. 3. Don't leave puddles of sweat on the benches. Wipe it off when done. I'm sure others will have more suggestions, but these will get you started.

02-11-2003, 07:47 AM	#4
kuso Um......get rooted! Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: aka ( o Y o ) Posts: 15,033 Photos: 15	When watching the ladies, remeber to blink

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Prince the one & only Administrator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 33,462 Blog Entries: 25 Photos: 313	here is a big one! don't steal equipment, if you think someone might be using it ask before you jump in and start changing things, you can always ask to work in.
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naturaltan Going nowhere fast! Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 9,918 Photos: 7	What it boils down to is respect. It doesn't matter if you're in a gym or at a resteraunt, respect others.
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02-11-2003, 08:41 AM	#11
bsc14 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 126	I don't think I can work in with most these guys. Two completely different leagues.
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Twin Peak Peak Physiques™ Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NY Posts: 7,967	Yeah, don't ask to work in and then ask if he can strip off 2 plates and a quarter per side. That sucks. Different story if its a cable machine though.
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lina It's a Wonderful Life!!! Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lounging around... Posts: 2,797	no cologne no body odour no thongs

02-11-2003, 09:30 AM	#21
Prince the one & only Administrator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 33,462 Blog Entries: 25 Photos: 313	I love to see a hot chick in a thong, but honestly I do no think it is appropriate in a gym....and it distracts me!
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02-11-2003, 09:32 AM	#22
brawnywildcat Hero for Hire! Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 51	Just a few "Don'ts" Do Not use a squat rack/cage to do your bicep curls.Most gyms have stations/stands designed for curls. When doing lateral raises, curls or other dumbbell exercises, DO Not block the dumbell rack. Grab your weights and get the hell out of the way. Do not talk to someone during their set. If you see a guy with headphones on, odds are he's wearing them for a reason...Do Not try to strike up a conversation. Otherwise, common sense and good manners should dictate appropriate behavior. Congratualations on getting started...stick with it!

02-11-2003, 09:36 AM	#23
lina It's a Wonderful Life!!! Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lounging around... Posts: 2,797	Well honestly thongs I think belong in the 70s... No one wears them in the gym nowadays... .. a nice mini sports bra showing nice abs and sports pants or shorts I think look much better..

02-11-2003, 01:54 PM	#26
DaMayor Dan's the Man! Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Here. Posts: 5,763	I agree with the limited conversation deal...most people are trying to concentrate, and there's something about casual conversation that interferes with this. Don't stare...even if some freak is benching 500. In this day and age, he might think you're interested. Even if you are trying to learn from someone else's form, use the mirrors, or wait until they're finished andask questions later. Most gyms have a "neutral zone" for discussions. I hate socialites in the gym. Don't laugh out loud...some big ass clump might think you're making fun of the fact that he couldn't max or something. If the gym has signs asking that you do something, like returning the bar...do it. If you see someone like StheB hanging out & running his mouth, Haul Off and Beeeeeotch Slap that MoFo! Then Run like Hell!

02-11-2003, 02:16 PM	#27
bsc14 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 126	DaMayor I think you're trying to get me hurt.
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02-11-2003, 02:29 PM	#28
DaMayor Dan's the Man! Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Here. Posts: 5,763	Naw, ScotdaBod is a cream puff, just look at his avatar! Right SB?