Hey gym guy (1 Viewer)

[Typical White Guy]

My gym has a big alarm on the wall and red siren. It's called the "Lunk Alarm" and the peopel working behind the desk will turn it on if someone is grunting or dropping weights. It actually works as a deterrent. The gym has plenty of "strongmen" types but outside of the overhead music, its a pretty quiet place (thankfully).

Do they let dudes work out there, or just Nancy's on their Nautilus equipment?You probably use the squat rack to do curls, too, don't you Nancy?

 

[Zow]

My gym has a big alarm on the wall and red siren. It's called the "Lunk Alarm" and the peopel working behind the desk will turn it on if someone is grunting or dropping weights. It actually works as a deterrent. The gym has plenty of "strongmen" types but outside of the overhead music, its a pretty quiet place (thankfully).

That's awesome.

No, it's not.

 

[Chaka]

Sorry I can't hear you over the sound of the hair dryer drying my balls.

 

[Mr. Know-It-All]

I just joined 24HourFitness after having used a smaller (less than 100 members) gym for the last ten years. Holy crap are people idiots.

Grunting? check

Old guy drying balls off using hand dryer? Check

Mirror guy? Check.

Fat girl on the treadmill going 2.5 talking loudly about dieting tips? Check

On the bright side, a lot more equipment and the young ladies wear pretty tight outfits nowadays.

 

[Mr. Know-It-All]

Hey hot girl at the gym in compression shorts and a sports bra bending over and doing curls.....keep up the good work.

This. Girl today wearing lime green and black, I think I love you.

 

[Abraham]

My gym has a big alarm on the wall and red siren. It's called the "Lunk Alarm" and the peopel working behind the desk will turn it on if someone is grunting or dropping weights. It actually works as a deterrent. The gym has plenty of "strongmen" types but outside of the overhead music, its a pretty quiet place (thankfully).

That's awesome.

No, it's not.

If an audible expression is essential to your workout then you are lifting too much.

 

[Statcruncher]

My gym has a big alarm on the wall and red siren. It's called the "Lunk Alarm" and the peopel working behind the desk will turn it on if someone is grunting or dropping weights. It actually works as a deterrent. The gym has plenty of "strongmen" types but outside of the overhead music, its a pretty quiet place (thankfully).

That's awesome.

No, it's not.

If an audible expression is essential to your workout then you are lifting too much.

If absolute silence is essential to your workout then you are lifting too little.

 

[JuniorNB]

My favorite gym guy is the one I call "Archie".He is benching so much weight that his back is curving away from the bench creating a nice arch between his upper and lower back. Injure your back much?

Actually, this is the correct way to bench press. As long as your butt and both shoulders stay firm against the bench and your feet are flat on the ground, you should bend your back some. Watch a power lifter bench.

Wrong. Your back should remain flat on the bench. The power lifter is trying everything he can to hoist the weight. He's not worried about targeting his chest muscles or building a good physique. A bad arch while benching essentially turns the flat bench into a decline bench. And you are using legs, hips, and anything you can to push up the most weight possible.If you can't get the desired amount of reps while keeping your back flat against the bench, you are using too much weight and need to take a plate or two off. ('You' meaning anybody, not you specifically).

 

[TenTimes]

Hi gym,

You have rows and rows of expensive equipment, but can only manage one 25 pound kettle bell?

Thanks.

 

[gary mexico]

I kid you not. Guy next to me was working out in a pair of camouflage Crocs and shorts, and it wasn't Brett Favre. He didn't seemed bothered at all by it.

And sure enough, I go into the locker room to wash my hands and guess what see against the sink? Old dude doing something inappropriate

 

[wazoo11]

And all guys who shave their legs are QUEERS. You should all have your balls cut off

I have no chest hair(naturally)

 

[Not Sure]

My gym has a big alarm on the wall and red siren. It's called the "Lunk Alarm" and the peopel working behind the desk will turn it on if someone is grunting or dropping weights. It actually works as a deterrent. The gym has plenty of "strongmen" types but outside of the overhead music, its a pretty quiet place (thankfully).

That's awesome.

No, it's not.

If an audible expression is essential to your workout then you are lifting too much.

It doesn't mean he is lifting too much. It just means that he likes listening to men grunt. NTTAWWT.

 

[flapgreen]

Fully expecting there to be more dudes wailing loudly starting next week.

And be sure not to forget your gallon jug of water because you can't do addition.

 

[Frostillicus]

I kid you not. Guy next to me was working out in a pair of camouflage Crocs

I refuse to believe you don't own a pair yourself. Blouses.

 

[guest 54788]

My favorite gym guy is the one I call "Archie".He is benching so much weight that his back is curving away from the bench creating a nice arch between his upper and lower back. Injure your back much?

Actually, this is the correct way to bench press. As long as your butt and both shoulders stay firm against the bench and your feet are flat on the ground, you should bend your back some. Watch a power lifter bench.

Wrong. Your back should remain flat on the bench. The power lifter is trying everything he can to hoist the weight. He's not worried about targeting his chest muscles or building a good physique. A bad arch while benching essentially turns the flat bench into a decline bench. And you are using legs, hips, and anything you can to push up the most weight possible.If you can't get the desired amount of reps while keeping your back flat against the bench, you are using too much weight and need to take a plate or two off. ('You' meaning anybody, not you specifically).

I disagree to some extent. Some arch in your back is natural. Plus it all depends on the lifter's purpose. Also, a power lifter is not doing "everything he can to hoist the weight". There are many form rules to power lifting such as not raising hips off the bench and not allowing the bar to bounce off your chest. Idiots doing these things are not power lifters, just idiots.

 

[Chaka]

Using the hair dryer on your balls is like a warm hug.

 

[Zow]

Meh, the grunting doesn't bother. Pretty much the only pet peeve I have right now at the gym is the old guy (just always seems to be an old dude) who comes into the steam room with a gallon of cold water. Why? Because apparently the standard steam every few minutes to keep a nice relaxing sweat going at like 120 degrees just doesn't cut it for him. He's gotta dump so much cold water on the internal temp that it thinks it is 32 degrees in the room and has to furiously pump out steam for the next ten minutes and make it a deathly fog. My favorite part though: when everyone else inside finally can't stand being unable to see, unable to have a conversation, and feel like they are about to die and have to stumble out of the room, where is mr. cold water? Long gone as he is always the first one out. #### you, #######.

Still hate this guy

 

[Sinn Fein]

I kid you not. Guy next to me was working out in a pair of camouflage Crocs and shorts, and it wasn't Brett Favre. He didn't seemed bothered at all by it. And sure enough, I go into the locker room to wash my hands and guess what see against the sink? Old dude doing something inappropriate

He probably saw the guy in the crocs too. Some urges are too hard to resist. Just thinking about crocs has my blood flowing.

 

[flapgreen]

Fat girl bending over to pick up something and the dreaded thong pops up. :X :X :X Don't freaking do that you disgusting animal!!!

Fwiw, I'd rather wear jorts to the gym than a TAPOUT!!1111 shirt.

 

[JuniorNB]

Fwiw, I'd rather wear jorts to the gym than a TAPOUT!!1111 shirt.

"Tapout" is code for "Tool" in my book.

 

[Tom Servo]

Fwiw, I'd rather wear jorts to the gym than a TAPOUT!!1111 shirt.

"Tapout" is code for "Tool" in my book.

 

[firstseason1988]

Fwiw, I'd rather wear jorts to the gym than a TAPOUT!!1111 shirt.

"Tapout" is code for "Tool" in my book.

dolce gabbana (sp?) hat or shirt also.

 

[JuniorNB]

Fwiw, I'd rather wear jorts to the gym than a TAPOUT!!1111 shirt.

"Tapout" is code for "Tool" in my book.

dolce gabbana (sp?) hat or shirt also.

Meh. Annoying in a 'oooh, look at me.. I have fun money to waste on expensive clothes' kind of way. But nowhere near as toolish as the "I'm a tough guy, I watch UFC" types.

 

[Zow]

Why does Tapout bother you guys so much? I'm not into MMA at all or own any Tapout, but at least they are gym clothing and I don't find it really any different than someone wearing athletic clothing with a sports team or insignias of marathon brands or something.

 

[John 14:6]

Fat middle aged couple>First off, you're not even a man if you work out with your wife, letting her spot you. Secondly, matching headbands went out in the 80's you tools.

who cares? at least they are trying

A lot of people let too much little stuff bother them.

 

[Raider Nation]

We need an update. Gold's has been signing people up lately who clearly have no other intention than to annoy me.

- If I'm listening to my iPod and I'm IN THE MIDDLE OF A SET, it is not my desire to have a conversation with you. Go away.

- When in a crowded locker room, kindly get dressed in a timely fashion. Do not drop your towel and stand there with your crank two feet from my face as you discuss your 401K with everyone else who doesn't want to see your penis.

 

[flapgreen]

Checking in. Old dude's still playing with their balls while shaving. Never gonna change.

 

[KentGraham10]

How about the guy that thinks he's playing Monopoly by trying to claim ownership over as many machines, weight bars, and benches as possible?

 

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My gym has a big alarm on the wall and red siren. It's called the "Lunk Alarm" and the peopel working behind the desk will turn it on if someone is grunting or dropping weights. It actually works as a deterrent. The gym has plenty of "strongmen" types but outside of the overhead music, its a pretty quiet place (thankfully).

That's awesome.

No, it's not.

Squat challenge issued. RULES: No smith machineNo "strongman sounds"Enforcement: dB meter Motivation: You can lift hard without sounding like an #######

 

[James Daulton]

My gym has a big alarm on the wall and red siren. It's called the "Lunk Alarm" and the peopel working behind the desk will turn it on if someone is grunting or dropping weights. It actually works as a deterrent. The gym has plenty of "strongmen" types but outside of the overhead music, its a pretty quiet place (thankfully).

That's awesome.

No, it's not.

Squat challenge issued. RULES: No smith machineNo "strongman sounds"Enforcement: dB meter Motivation: You can lift hard without sounding like an #######

Ok, I don't get this. I'm not saying that you have to sound like Martina Hingis on every set, but when I lift at home by myself, I make noise as I'm trying to get up the last few reps of the last sets. I'm clearly not doing it to impress anybody, so what's the issue?

 

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My gym has a big alarm on the wall and red siren. It's called the "Lunk Alarm" and the peopel working behind the desk will turn it on if someone is grunting or dropping weights. It actually works as a deterrent. The gym has plenty of "strongmen" types but outside of the overhead music, its a pretty quiet place (thankfully).

That's awesome.

No, it's not.

Squat challenge issued. RULES: No smith machineNo "strongman sounds"Enforcement: dB meter Motivation: You can lift hard without sounding like an #######

Ok, I don't get this. I'm not saying that you have to sound like Martina Hingis on every set, but when I lift at home by myself, I make noise as I'm trying to get up the last few reps of the last sets. I'm clearly not doing it to impress anybody, so what's the issue?

First off... I'm just kidding around. I like zow. good kid. There's nothing wrong with making noise. But if I can clearly hear you grunting on the other side of the room over the ambient noise of a busy jim (chatter, clanking, etc) you should probably dial it down a notch or two.

 

[Raider Nation]

My gym has a big alarm on the wall and red siren. It's called the "Lunk Alarm" and the peopel working behind the desk will turn it on if someone is grunting or dropping weights. It actually works as a deterrent. The gym has plenty of "strongmen" types but outside of the overhead music, its a pretty quiet place (thankfully).

That's awesome.

No, it's not.

Squat challenge issued. RULES: No smith machineNo "strongman sounds"Enforcement: dB meter Motivation: You can lift hard without sounding like an #######

Ok, I don't get this. I'm not saying that you have to sound like Martina Hingis on every set, but when I lift at home by myself, I make noise as I'm trying to get up the last few reps of the last sets. I'm clearly not doing it to impress anybody, so what's the issue?

First off... I'm just kidding around. I like zow. good kid. There's nothing wrong with making noise. But if I can clearly hear you grunting on the other side of the room over the ambient noise of a busy jim (chatter, clanking, etc) you should probably dial it down a notch or two.

Hell, I make noises just getting out of bed these days. :(

 

[Raider Nation]

Also, what's with the gallon water jug? Can't be bothered to refill?

I do this. A few reasons:1) Bottled water isn't that expensive anymore. I get ten gallons of Poland Spring for $10 every few days.2) I'm in the gym for two hours every day (between weights and cardio). I easily go through a gallon in that time.3) The fountain water at the gym tastes like A#S!!! I used to fill the little Poland Spring bottle with gym water, but it was gross.

 

[jon_mx]

Gary Mexico last activity...Oct 19 2010 04:34 PM

 

[Raider Nation]

Gary Mexico last activity...Oct 19 2010 04:34 PM

Murdered by an angry mob of gym guys.

 

[flapgreen]

My gym has a big alarm on the wall and red siren. It's called the "Lunk Alarm" and the peopel working behind the desk will turn it on if someone is grunting or dropping weights. It actually works as a deterrent. The gym has plenty of "strongmen" types but outside of the overhead music, its a pretty quiet place (thankfully).

That's awesome.

No, it's not.

Squat challenge issued. RULES: No smith machineNo "strongman sounds"Enforcement: dB meter Motivation: You can lift hard without sounding like an #######

Ok, I don't get this. I'm not saying that you have to sound like Martina Hingis on every set, but when I lift at home by myself, I make noise as I'm trying to get up the last few reps of the last sets. I'm clearly not doing it to impress anybody, so what's the issue?

First off... I'm just kidding around. I like zow. good kid. There's nothing wrong with making noise. But if I can clearly hear you grunting on the other side of the room over the ambient noise of a busy jim (chatter, clanking, etc) you should probably dial it down a notch or two.

Amen, brutha

 

[flapgreen]

Gary Mexico last activity...Oct 19 2010 04:34 PM

Murdered by an angry mob of gym guys.

He's on a long vacation from the internet to focus more on body building and beating the #### out of guys that grunt loudly.

 

[jon_mx]

Gary Mexico last activity...Oct 19 2010 04:34 PM

Murdered by an angry mob of gym guys.

He's on a long vacation from the internet to focus more on body building and beating the #### out of guys that grunt loudly.

He did not strike me as a guy who would get a long vacation.

 

[flapgreen]

Also, what's with the gallon water jug? Can't be bothered to refill?

I do this. A few reasons:1) Bottled water isn't that expensive anymore. I get ten gallons of Poland Spring for $10 every few days.

2) I'm in the gym for two hours every day (between weights and cardio). I easily go through a gallon in that time.

3) The fountain water at the gym tastes like A#S!!! I used to fill the little Poland Spring bottle with gym water, but it was gross.

Don't be that guy, RN. You're better than this.

 

[Raider Nation]

Also, what's with the gallon water jug? Can't be bothered to refill?

I do this. A few reasons:1) Bottled water isn't that expensive anymore. I get ten gallons of Poland Spring for $10 every few days.

2) I'm in the gym for two hours every day (between weights and cardio). I easily go through a gallon in that time.

3) The fountain water at the gym tastes like A#S!!! I used to fill the little Poland Spring bottle with gym water, but it was gross.

Don't be that guy, RN. You're better than this.

Pretty common in my neck of the woods, actually. I'd say about 1 out of every 4 guys roll with the gallon jug. Nice for dumping creatine into it also.

 

[flapgreen]

Also, what's with the gallon water jug? Can't be bothered to refill?

I do this. A few reasons:1) Bottled water isn't that expensive anymore. I get ten gallons of Poland Spring for $10 every few days.

2) I'm in the gym for two hours every day (between weights and cardio). I easily go through a gallon in that time.

3) The fountain water at the gym tastes like A#S!!! I used to fill the little Poland Spring bottle with gym water, but it was gross.

Don't be that guy, RN. You're better than this.

Pretty common in my neck of the woods, actually. I'd say about 1 out of every 4 guys roll with the gallon jug. Nice for dumping creatine N.O. XPLODE!!!into it also.

understood

 

[Wrigley]

My only real complaint about the gym is the meat head guys who roam in packs of 3 or so, and stand around not doing anything(okay maybe one of them is lifting).

Move the #### out of the way, go admire yourselves outside!!!!1

 

[Raider Nation]

Also, what's with the gallon water jug? Can't be bothered to refill?

I do this. A few reasons:1) Bottled water isn't that expensive anymore. I get ten gallons of Poland Spring for $10 every few days.

2) I'm in the gym for two hours every day (between weights and cardio). I easily go through a gallon in that time.

3) The fountain water at the gym tastes like A#S!!! I used to fill the little Poland Spring bottle with gym water, but it was gross.

Don't be that guy, RN. You're better than this.

Pretty common in my neck of the woods, actually. I'd say about 1 out of every 4 guys roll with the gallon jug. Nice for dumping creatine N.O. XPLODE!!!into it also.

understood

I actually just picked up some 1MR yesterday. Really excited to try it.I hear it's like being on cocaine and you never want to stop working out. The crash is minimal as well.

 

[flapgreen]

My only real complaint about the gym is the meat head guys who roam in packs of 3 or so, and stand around not doing anything(okay maybe one of them is lifting).Move the #### out of the way, go admire yourselves outside!!!!1

In an entire session, they may do 2 sets a piece, and of course they are screaming at each other during the sets. Notice, they also sit and stand very close to each other too. I'm not sure what they're trying to accomplish besides stroking each others ego, and other things.

 

[flapgreen]

Also, what's with the gallon water jug? Can't be bothered to refill?

I do this. A few reasons:1) Bottled water isn't that expensive anymore. I get ten gallons of Poland Spring for $10 every few days.

2) I'm in the gym for two hours every day (between weights and cardio). I easily go through a gallon in that time.

3) The fountain water at the gym tastes like A#S!!! I used to fill the little Poland Spring bottle with gym water, but it was gross.

Don't be that guy, RN. You're better than this.

Pretty common in my neck of the woods, actually. I'd say about 1 out of every 4 guys roll with the gallon jug. Nice for dumping creatine N.O. XPLODE!!!into it also.

understood

I actually just picked up some 1MR yesterday. Really excited to try it.I hear it's like being on cocaine and you never want to stop working out. The crash is minimal as well.

I'll pass. Good luck, though.

 

[Raider Nation]

My only real complaint about the gym is the meat head guys who roam in packs of 3 or so, and stand around not doing anything(okay maybe one of them is lifting).

Move the #### out of the way, go admire yourselves outside!!!!1

In an entire session, they may do 2 sets a piece, and of course they are screaming at each other during the sets. Notice, they also sit and stand very close to each other too. I'm not sure what they're trying to accomplish besides stroking each others ego, and other things.

These are typically three or four kids who are fresh out of high school and just got a hold of their first batch of steroids. Instead of working harder in the gym, they shoot each other up, work out for 12 minutes, then go home and eat Cheetos waiting to get huge.

 

[Wrigley]

My only real complaint about the gym is the meat head guys who roam in packs of 3 or so, and stand around not doing anything(okay maybe one of them is lifting).

Move the #### out of the way, go admire yourselves outside!!!!1

In an entire session, they may do 2 sets a piece, and of course they are screaming at each other during the sets. Notice, they also sit and stand very close to each other too. I'm not sure what they're trying to accomplish besides stroking each others ego, and other things.

These are typically three or four kids who are fresh out of high school and just got a hold of their first batch of steroids. Instead of working harder in the gym, they shoot each other up, work out for 12 minutes, then go home and eat Cheetos waiting to get huge.

breakfast of champions.

 

[flapgreen]

My only real complaint about the gym is the meat head guys who roam in packs of 3 or so, and stand around not doing anything(okay maybe one of them is lifting).

Move the #### out of the way, go admire yourselves outside!!!!1

In an entire session, they may do 2 sets a piece, and of course they are screaming at each other during the sets. Notice, they also sit and stand very close to each other too. I'm not sure what they're trying to accomplish besides stroking each others ego, and other things.

These are typically three or four kids who are fresh out of high school and just got a hold of their first batch of steroids. Instead of working harder in the gym, they shoot each other up, work out for 12 minutes, then go home and eat Cheetos waiting to get huge.

Not in my experience. All of the groups in the gyms I've been in are middle aged dudes that look like they're trying to relive their glory days by hanging out in the gym and complimenting each other by staring and yelling.

 

[Raider Nation]

My only real complaint about the gym is the meat head guys who roam in packs of 3 or so, and stand around not doing anything(okay maybe one of them is lifting).

Move the #### out of the way, go admire yourselves outside!!!!1

In an entire session, they may do 2 sets a piece, and of course they are screaming at each other during the sets. Notice, they also sit and stand very close to each other too. I'm not sure what they're trying to accomplish besides stroking each others ego, and other things.

These are typically three or four kids who are fresh out of high school and just got a hold of their first batch of steroids. Instead of working harder in the gym, they shoot each other up, work out for 12 minutes, then go home and eat Cheetos waiting to get huge.

Not in my experience. All of the groups in the gyms I've been in are middle aged dudes that look like they're trying to relive their glory days by hanging out in the gym and complimenting each other by staring and yelling.

Yeah, it's funny. Now that you mention it, there are lots of guys who do nothing but stand around and talk.It's like a coffee house with incline benches.

 

[Chaka]

We need an update. Gold's has been signing people up lately who clearly have no other intention than to annoy me. - If I'm listening to my iPod and I'm IN THE MIDDLE OF A SET, it is not my desire to have a conversation with you. Go away. - When in a crowded locker room, kindly get dressed in a timely fashion. Do not drop your towel and stand there with your crank two feet from my face as you discuss your 401K with everyone else who doesn't want to see your penis.

Everyone wants to stare at my penis.