Nobody at the gym I go to gives a fuck about what anyone else does.
Mexicans are great.
[quote]DBCooper wrote:
[quote]BobParr wrote:
[quote]DBCooper wrote:
It’s funny. I certainly don’t bench or squat in the upper-echelon range in my gym, but I’ve never seen anyone deadlift nearly as much as I can and I’m the only one who I’ve ever seen perform standing overhead bb presses or cleans and snatches of any kind.
And yet, I’ve never had anyone come up to me and make one single comment about anything I do in there. No one’s ever said “why do you overhead press? It’s bad for your shoulders?” or “You can deadlift 475 with no straps? My brother can deadlift 480 with no straps.” or “Gee what is that funny-looking movement where you seem to kind of ‘snatch’ the barbell over your head in one movement? It looks really dangerous.”
Seriously. What kind of gym do you guys work out at where you’re constantly being challenged by those around you? Maybe there’s something about you guys that invites these sorts of comments.[/quote]
Agreed. About the only thing I’ve ever heard from anyone is the question “what does that do?” regarding my foam roller.
My policy in the gym is “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” Meaning: Don’t ask me ANYTHING and I’ll refrain from telling you what an asshat you are for doing half reps of everything or benching with your legs in the air like a dead roach.
I think having a determined look on your face and avoiding eye contact is the best way to ward off conversation there.[/quote]
No eye contact is definitely the best way to avoid dipshits in the gym. I’ve found that the best way to avoid eye contact is to keep your eyes rolled into the back of your skull.[/quote]
I hate to say it cause its a dick move, but I have straight up just ignored people. If I do not want to talk to you I dont have to, that is my right. I have had both men and women ask me things and after not replying they have actually touched my arm thinking maybe I am deaf. I will just look at them and not respond, not my best moments as a human. However sometimes I just do NOT want to engage someone, I judge to quick and establish that this will not end well so ignore them.
I’ve trained at my own place for about thirteen years now, but I was hardly ever bothered when I did. I did offer advice and help sometimes when people were doing something that could hurt them .