Your Gym Quirks

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[quote]Iron Dwarf wrote:

[quote]myself1992 wrote:

[quote]Iron Dwarf wrote:

[quote]myself1992 wrote:

[quote]Iron Dwarf wrote:
Now that I train at home (again), I find myself doing air guitar between sets as my stereo blasts out metal and heavy rock.

Between sets of calf raises, I often jump up and down with my knees locked, until the burn in my calves stops me.

Due to a long cycle of DC a while back, I still find myself taking deeeeep forced breaths between sets, even when not training DC-style.[/quote]
Funny you mention this man I do the exact same thing and count them as well[/quote]

Hah!

Hey Myself ( that sounds weird),

Did you get most of your size from DC training? You look damn good for only being 20.[/quote]

Thanks man. Mostly HIT type stuff like the Yates split, or simple bodypart splits ramping up to a top set. I’ve done a few blasts of DC but my joints are always fucking with me so I always stop after a couple months
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Ditto that last part! But I always seem to go back to DC at some point because the results are immediate.[/quote]

FST7

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[quote]Ct. Rockula wrote:

[quote]Iron Dwarf wrote:

[quote]myself1992 wrote:

[quote]Iron Dwarf wrote:

[quote]myself1992 wrote:

[quote]Iron Dwarf wrote:
Now that I train at home (again), I find myself doing air guitar between sets as my stereo blasts out metal and heavy rock.

Between sets of calf raises, I often jump up and down with my knees locked, until the burn in my calves stops me.

Due to a long cycle of DC a while back, I still find myself taking deeeeep forced breaths between sets, even when not training DC-style.[/quote]
Funny you mention this man I do the exact same thing and count them as well[/quote]

Hah!

Hey Myself ( that sounds weird),

Did you get most of your size from DC training? You look damn good for only being 20.[/quote]

Thanks man. Mostly HIT type stuff like the Yates split, or simple bodypart splits ramping up to a top set. I’ve done a few blasts of DC but my joints are always fucking with me so I always stop after a couple months
[/quote]

Ditto that last part! But I always seem to go back to DC at some point because the results are immediate.[/quote]

FST7

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I know, Rock. I keep thinking about trying that. I would assume it’s easier on the joints too.

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[quote]Iron Dwarf wrote:

[quote]Ct. Rockula wrote:

[quote]Iron Dwarf wrote:

[quote]myself1992 wrote:

[quote]Iron Dwarf wrote:

[quote]myself1992 wrote:

[quote]Iron Dwarf wrote:
Now that I train at home (again), I find myself doing air guitar between sets as my stereo blasts out metal and heavy rock.

Between sets of calf raises, I often jump up and down with my knees locked, until the burn in my calves stops me.

Due to a long cycle of DC a while back, I still find myself taking deeeeep forced breaths between sets, even when not training DC-style.[/quote]
Funny you mention this man I do the exact same thing and count them as well[/quote]

Hah!

Hey Myself ( that sounds weird),

Did you get most of your size from DC training? You look damn good for only being 20.[/quote]

Thanks man. Mostly HIT type stuff like the Yates split, or simple bodypart splits ramping up to a top set. I’ve done a few blasts of DC but my joints are always fucking with me so I always stop after a couple months
[/quote]

Ditto that last part! But I always seem to go back to DC at some point because the results are immediate.[/quote]

FST7

[/quote]

I know, Rock. I keep thinking about trying that. I would assume it’s easier on the joints too. [/quote]

It will change your life forever.

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[quote]Ct. Rockula wrote:

[quote]Iron Dwarf wrote:

[quote]Ct. Rockula wrote:

[quote]Iron Dwarf wrote:

[quote]myself1992 wrote:

[quote]Iron Dwarf wrote:

[quote]myself1992 wrote:

[quote]Iron Dwarf wrote:
Now that I train at home (again), I find myself doing air guitar between sets as my stereo blasts out metal and heavy rock.

Between sets of calf raises, I often jump up and down with my knees locked, until the burn in my calves stops me.

Due to a long cycle of DC a while back, I still find myself taking deeeeep forced breaths between sets, even when not training DC-style.[/quote]
Funny you mention this man I do the exact same thing and count them as well[/quote]

Hah!

Hey Myself ( that sounds weird),

Did you get most of your size from DC training? You look damn good for only being 20.[/quote]

Thanks man. Mostly HIT type stuff like the Yates split, or simple bodypart splits ramping up to a top set. I’ve done a few blasts of DC but my joints are always fucking with me so I always stop after a couple months
[/quote]

Ditto that last part! But I always seem to go back to DC at some point because the results are immediate.[/quote]

FST7

[/quote]

I know, Rock. I keep thinking about trying that. I would assume it’s easier on the joints too. [/quote]

It will change your life forever.[/quote]
quads+fst-7= 1 inch + on my quads in a month

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[quote]myself1992 wrote:

[quote]Ct. Rockula wrote:

[quote]Iron Dwarf wrote:

[quote]Ct. Rockula wrote:

[quote]Iron Dwarf wrote:

[quote]myself1992 wrote:

[quote]Iron Dwarf wrote:

[quote]myself1992 wrote:

[quote]Iron Dwarf wrote:
Now that I train at home (again), I find myself doing air guitar between sets as my stereo blasts out metal and heavy rock.

Between sets of calf raises, I often jump up and down with my knees locked, until the burn in my calves stops me.

Due to a long cycle of DC a while back, I still find myself taking deeeeep forced breaths between sets, even when not training DC-style.[/quote]
Funny you mention this man I do the exact same thing and count them as well[/quote]

Hah!

Hey Myself ( that sounds weird),

Did you get most of your size from DC training? You look damn good for only being 20.[/quote]

Thanks man. Mostly HIT type stuff like the Yates split, or simple bodypart splits ramping up to a top set. I’ve done a few blasts of DC but my joints are always fucking with me so I always stop after a couple months
[/quote]

Ditto that last part! But I always seem to go back to DC at some point because the results are immediate.[/quote]

FST7

[/quote]

I know, Rock. I keep thinking about trying that. I would assume it’s easier on the joints too. [/quote]

It will change your life forever.[/quote]
quads+fst-7= 1 inch + on my quads in a month
[/quote]

Awesome

Sometimes my pecs and lats swell up so much i cant hug my gf for days. Lol

Everyone sleeps on FST7

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Lets see…

Before heavy sets I always do toe taps to knock the dirt out of my cleats… (I train barefoot)

I always load my plates in a certain order (I have plates of varying manufacture)

Numbers on plate always inwards.

I also stop all noises and make it as quiet as possible for heavy sets. I’ll turn the TV/radio off and even stop the clothes dryer for a set.

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[quote]eremesu wrote:
i dont think i have any quirks in the gym. when i go to the water fountain i have to spin around clockwise three times before i take a drink, but that isnt a quirk is it?[/quote]

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[quote]theBird wrote:

[quote]02Thief wrote:

I wear two wristbands on my right wrist, and I absolutely cannot leave the house for the gym without wearing my g-shock on the left.

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What model g-shock do you use?
Are your wristbands, sweat wristbands?

I also find myself tucking in the front part of my shirt when Im lifting. Dont know why. I like to pull up my shorts when squatting.

tweet
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Not sure what the model is, and not sweatbands buy the little rubber bands everyone wears. One is a Livestrong that I got at the Nike store in San Francisco, and the other belongs to a family member who passed away. Without them, I lose motivation, it’s strange

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-I always crack my index-finger knuckle on both hands before picking up any dumbbells.
-After a heavy dumbbell upper body exercise or heavy barbell lower body exercise, like a chest press or walking lunges, I stand up and only speak the word “HA!” with moderate volume. I don’t do this for barbell bench, etc.
-On unilateral movements, including warmups, I always start with the left side.
-Numbers always facing in on weights, although the rubberized weights at Gold’s are symmetrical on both sides.
-I ALWAYS use collars on barbells, no matter the weight. Just a habit. I’d rather trap myself than have a plate fall from chest height onto someone else … or get kicked out of the gym permanently. I figure, if the weight is heavy I’ll call a spotter. If the weight is light and I fail a rep, it won’t destroy me and I can slide it away.
-I never remain on the machine/bench/rack between sets. I always get up and walk around, typically for a quick sip of water or just to encourage blood flow. Sitting/lying down/standing around between sets just seems lazy to me. The exception is an ME set that leaves you seeing stars and gasping for air.

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I air guitar with my right hand and start head banging before a heavy set. Lamb of God and Hatebreed get me so fired up.
i take dumbbells to the bench one by one, then pick them up and do a set.

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I find it annoying when someone sits and waits for you to finish using the taller water fountain when there are 2 good water fountains to use. Cant think of a ‘‘good’’ reason for this.
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Only quirk i can think of is i walk around the gym alot, the place is pretty large, i will perform an exercise, walk over to some other area of the gym and do a different exercise. Spontaneous.

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Its annoying when you have people being extremely vocal and grunty when they are deadlifting 300lbs or using 175lbs on the front squat.

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[quote]Field wrote:
I find it annoying when someone sits and waits for you to finish using the taller water fountain when there are 2 good water fountains to use. Cant think of a ‘‘good’’ reason for this.
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Only quirk i can think of is i walk around the gym alot, the place is pretty large, i will perform an exercise, walk over to some other area of the gym and do a different exercise. Spontaneous.

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Its annoying when you have people being extremely vocal and grunty when they are deadlifting 300lbs or using 175lbs on the front squat.

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Its also annoying when a dude os using a machine and takes an adventure around the gym between sets.

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[quote]Ct. Rockula wrote:

[quote]Field wrote:
I find it annoying when someone sits and waits for you to finish using the taller water fountain when there are 2 good water fountains to use. Cant think of a ‘‘good’’ reason for this.
…

Only quirk i can think of is i walk around the gym alot, the place is pretty large, i will perform an exercise, walk over to some other area of the gym and do a different exercise. Spontaneous.

…

Its annoying when you have people being extremely vocal and grunty when they are deadlifting 300lbs or using 175lbs on the front squat.

[/quote]

Its also annoying when a dude os using a machine and takes an adventure around the gym between sets.[/quote]

lol

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I sort of have certain shirts I wear on upper body and lower body days. It actually makes a little difference on the low bar squat for me, if I have the wrong shirt on the bar just never feels settled/dug into my back.

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Well, as of today I have a new gym quirk. From now on, I am always going to look around before I perform snatches to make sure some dumbshit isn’t trying to squeeze between the Oly platform I’m lifting on and the leg press machine next to it.

I didn’t notice this guy walking up from behind me as I was getting ready to rip some weight off the ground. I was squatted down over the bar adjusting my grip (recently started using a hook grip and it’s taking some getting used to), got a good grasp of the bar, yanked the fucking thing up and off the ground and proceeded to hit this guy square in the face as he tried to walk past me. I fell over, he fell over, it was ugly.

It was all his fault, obviously. I hit him really good too. I was only on my second or third set so the weight was light but moving fast. The tip of the barbell hit him right under the eye and he’s going to look like he got his ass kicked for the next couple weeks. The fucking guy got all woozy and was bleeding out of a cut on his face. I would have felt sorry for him and offered to help him out except his immediate response was to tell me to watch what I was doing next time.

I hope I cracked his orbital socket.

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[quote]rds63799 wrote:
I raise my eyebrows on the ascent part of the squat.

the weight plates HAVE to be symmetrical. I see guys using unmatching plates (brand, not weight) and it makes me shiver

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Ugh that gets me everytime

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I have to wear two pairs of pants in case I blow out the ass of one when I’m squatting.
Unless I’m wearing the pants with the ass blown out. Then I need to wear three pairs.

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I wear sweat pants on squat day and tell everybody the rack is occupied till I leave the gym

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[quote]DBCooper wrote:
Well, as of today I have a new gym quirk. From now on, I am always going to look around before I perform snatches to make sure some dumbshit isn’t trying to squeeze between the Oly platform I’m lifting on and the leg press machine next to it.

I didn’t notice this guy walking up from behind me as I was getting ready to rip some weight off the ground. I was squatted down over the bar adjusting my grip (recently started using a hook grip and it’s taking some getting used to), got a good grasp of the bar, yanked the fucking thing up and off the ground and proceeded to hit this guy square in the face as he tried to walk past me. I fell over, he fell over, it was ugly.

It was all his fault, obviously. I hit him really good too. I was only on my second or third set so the weight was light but moving fast. The tip of the barbell hit him right under the eye and he’s going to look like he got his ass kicked for the next couple weeks. The fucking guy got all woozy and was bleeding out of a cut on his face. I would have felt sorry for him and offered to help him out except his immediate response was to tell me to watch what I was doing next time.

I hope I cracked his orbital socket.[/quote]

For the sake of society and humanity as a whole, I too hope you did some long-term damage to him. What an idiot.

I remember one time when I was front squatting somewhere in the mid 400’s, so it’s PRETTY obvious to any nitwit that the guy IN the rack getting psyched up and set up under the bar is about to start his lift…I went ahead, did my lift, re-rack the weight. I’d been recording it from behind for depth and such, watched the video, and saw that unbeknownst to me, RIGHT as I un-racked the weight, this little old asian lady had stepped in next to me, and was bending over with her back right beneath the plates on my bar to pick something up. If I had failed that rep, probably would’ve literally broke her in half. Scary.

Also, I too have certain shirts/pants/shorts I will and will not wear on certain gym days. It mostly has to do with what material they’re made out of…cotton is good for any day, whereas a more slippery material will never be worn on a bench or squat day, only deadlifts or arms/delts.

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[quote]BUDs wrote:

[quote]rds63799 wrote:
I raise my eyebrows on the ascent part of the squat.

the weight plates HAVE to be symmetrical. I see guys using unmatching plates (brand, not weight) and it makes me shiver

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Ugh that gets me everytime
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There is a physical reason to keep plates symmetric. Though the weights may be the same, center of gravity for plates can vary. You actually generally end up with a bar that isn’t completely balanced.