I hate all the jokers and clowns that
come to my university gym.
A certain one in particular, but there is this type of guy, I like to call the “poser” who does really light weights, then checks himself out in the mirror for 5 minutes, then talks, then does his “I am the shit” strut, and then finally does some more light weight.
My gym seems to be prevalent with these “pretty boys” or wannabe “pretty boys” who just go to the gym to be admired and socialize.
One guy at my gym even wears women shorts so people can see his legs.
I personally go shirtless in my gym. Although, this gym is just for the football players and a lot of people do it because the coaches are usually working our asses off. Most people either wipe their sweat when done with a set or, like me, just lay the shirt on the bench and lie on top of it. I’m a sweater. So, if i didn’t do that I would slide right of the bench mid rep, which, I have done before.
[quote]DieselWeasel wrote:
Lifting without a shirt is fine in your own home or backyard, but to do it in a commercial gym or public weight room seems like you’re telling people, “LOOK AT ME!” which is very lame.[/quote]
DW, your whole fucking thread screams “LOOK AT ME” which I agree, is very lame.
[quote]John K wrote:
I’d prefer shirtless guys working out to the guy who wears the nut hugging spandex shorts at my gym!
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I think that I can top that one. A couple of weeks ago a trainer was putting a woman through a workout and he had 3/4 length jeans on (yes, jeans) slung down low on his hips. Every once in a while he would bend over to grab a weight or something and reveal a red tanga. F***. I almost gagged a few times. I think that they are called tangas. You know - underwear with just a strip that goes up the crack in the back. Geez.
[quote]RedEye wrote:
A certain one in particular, but there is this type of guy, I like to call the “poser” who does really light weights, then checks himself out in the mirror for 5 minutes, then talks, then does his “I am the shit” strut, and then finally does some more light weight.[/quote]
I didn’t want to say it, but the above observation is what 99% of the guys who take their shirts off in the gym are all about. “I am the shit” strut…yup, thats them. And the sad thing is they are always the skinny ones, mistaking low body fat definition at 5’9" and 150lb as actually having real muscle. Most of them have to dance in the shower just to get wet!!
I haven’t seen anyone with their shirt off that was doing a real workout, unless working out the “Ego” counts.
Yea, shirt off and spandex on to-boot. Aint that special…Just what we all want to know, if your Jewish or not…
[quote]dahun2 wrote:
I really respect the big guys I see, that come in in full sweats, knock out a hard workout, without a lot of fan-fare and chatting. They are always the ones that seam to be putting the muscle on.[/quote]
I agree, i wouldnt do it and if anyone did do it in the gym im at, id just laugh at them and tell em to fkn put their shirt on lol!!!
I think that I can top that one. A couple of weeks ago a trainer was putting a woman through a workout and he had 3/4 length jeans on (yes, jeans) slung down low on his hips. Every once in a while he would bend over to grab a weight or something and reveal a red tanga. F***. I almost gagged a few times. I think that they are called tangas. You know - underwear with just a strip that goes up the crack in the back. Geez.
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Yeah man, I know exactly what you mean! They’re called “thongs.” But in Spanish speaking countries they’re called “tangas.” Problem is, they’re now making 'em for men!
I was in the supermarket a couple weeks ago checking out some briefs for the summer (I wear boxers in the winter) when I saw this nice, cheap pair on the rack. So I pulled it off, turned it around, and thought “oh shit, they’ve gone and put girls underwear in the men’s section!” But no! they were thongs designed for men!!! Holy shit!!
“Who wears this stuff!?” I asked myself then. Now Austro Canuck has given me the answer. Thanks mate!
On a more serious note: I train at my university’s gym, and sometimes I find myself needing to pump some iron at the end of a stressful day. Of course, if it’s not a gym day, I won’t have all my gear with me, but I decided one day that this shouldn’t deter me from getting a good workout in.
So, I just strip down to my underwear (as I just said, I usually wear boxers, so it’s OK) and workout like that, and barefoot too, like Arnie. I mean, I’d look like a right dork doing squats in my boxers and nice dressy shoes, no?
One of the plusses I’ve found is that on these days I get less people bothering me or wanting to start conversations. Also, they always seem to stop doing their rack curls and leave the rack to me when I approach. In fact, I always find an empty bench available when I need one.
Showering is a bit of a problem, as I don’t have a towel. But not to worry, our changing rooms have some hair dryers in front of the mirrors, so I can get a full-body blow-dry while doing my post-workout posing. Blow-drying has the added bonus of giving Me Beast an afro.
Of course, I have to go home commando–with no underwear–cos they’re all sweaty and I’m not some kind of filthy freak, you know? It’s a shame that Me Beast’s afro is usually spoilt by the time I get home, though.
I should point out that I do workouts like this out of necessity, not because I particularly enjoy it. And I never, ever flex in the gym mirrors. Except after biceps, as I believe it’s mandatory.
I work out at a climbing gym, and there’s usually no one in the weight room. If I work out with a shirt on I feel like I overheat, and I just become more sweaty.
I work out in a gym here in Texas that is a sheetmetal building with two big garage doors open to let air in. When it hits about 102 degrees outside, you will see half the gym with out their’s on. I really think this is the only type of situation where this should be acceptable. I still feel weird doing it. It could be that at 5’10 200 LBS, Im the smallest guy in there. I do see Ronnie Coleman in there occasionally and no one can grasp the freakiness of this guy until you see him in real life. He looks huge in pictures, but he is absolute un-human in real life. I stay on the other side of the gym cause you don’t want to be working out next to him and catch a comparison shot in the mirror of yourself next to him.
[quote]Xen Nova wrote:
Gothic77 wrote:
I don’t know… If I took off my shirt in the gym, I think there would be some stares.
Maybe my nipple jewelry would scare them.
lol!
I’ve honestly never seen a shirtless guy (or girl) in my gym. I think it would gross me out. Don’t really want someone else’s sweat on my back when I’m benching. However, I seldom see any guys benching - theyy’re usually doing cable crossovers.
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ROFLOL! I just got back online (away form comp all weekend) and this was what I got to see! LOL!
[quote]joda wrote:
It could be that at 5’10 200 LBS, Im the smallest guy in there.[/quote]
Clearly not the typical soccer mom, treadmilled, air conditoned social club that many “gyms” have become. I would love to train someplace like that. Being around people who have achieved more than you in terms of their physique is great motivation.
[quote]Professor X wrote:
joda wrote:
It could be that at 5’10 200 LBS, Im the smallest guy in there.
Clearly not the typical soccer mom, treadmilled, air conditoned social club that many “gyms” have become. I would love to train someplace like that. Being around people who have achieved more than you in terms of their physique is great motivation.[/quote]
X, are there not good gyms around you? It’s difficult to find a good one around here too, actually.
I consider myself lucky. They have the radio turned up, the garage doors open, and everyone throwing around lots of weight. If you can’t get motivated there, grab a Big Mac and head for the couch.
You can check it out at www.metroflexgym.com
I think the site may be a little outdated, but you can check out some pics of Mr.O. posing outside. A lot of photos of Ronnie Coleman training in his new BSN ads are from this gym.
[quote]jsbrook wrote:
Professor X wrote:
joda wrote:
It could be that at 5’10 200 LBS, Im the smallest guy in there.
Clearly not the typical soccer mom, treadmilled, air conditoned social club that many “gyms” have become. I would love to train someplace like that. Being around people who have achieved more than you in terms of their physique is great motivation.
X, are there not good gyms around you? It’s difficult to find a good one around here too, actually.[/quote]
I train in a good gym. Overall, it reminds me of the one that Ronnie trains in. There just aren’t many larger bodybuilders which is what I was referring to. At the gym I used to train at in Texas, half of the gym seemed to be competitors with a few regularly doing NPC shows. It is motivation in itself to be around people with similar goals rather than a bunch of 160lbs kids who are jumping on the treadmill so they can see their abs despite lacking development everywhere else.
[quote]joda wrote:
Where in Texas did you train? Im here in Arlington, but have trained in San Antonio as well.[/quote]
Houston. The 24 Hour Fitness I trained at was fairly popular. It was where the WWF trained when they came through, as well as Evander Holyfield occasionally.
I checked it out, and it looks pretty awesome. I like how the photos page has 4 sections: Men, Women, Brian Dobson, and Ronnie
I also found this incredible photo of Ron back in 1991. Now if this isn’t a Powerful Image, I don’t know what is! Just look at those glutes, and especially that knotted back… [jaw drops]
Anyway, sorry to hijack the thread, but I was blown away by that photo.
if you wanna workout shirtless but cant, then wear under armour…its really good at wicking off the sweat and stuff…stays tight on the skin so everyone can stare at you, and you can wear it in public (so everyone can stare at you)…i wear the under armour metal and heat gear…its all good…
They’re called “thongs.” But in Spanish speaking countries they’re called “tangas.” Problem is, they’re now making 'em for men!
Thanks mate!