Going to a public gym for the first time, any tips?
what are you going to do
>>36834084
Bring flipflops if you plan on using the sauna or showering there
>>36834098
Exercise, im not sure tho
>>36834098
Arm day ig
>>36834110
read the sticky
find a routine
come on nigger stop being so stupid
>>36834110
wear deodorant
do your laundry
rerack your weights
wipe down the benches you use
don't be a cunt
>>36834084
Make sure to stare at the big strong lifters in there between your sets. Also make it a thing to ask for a spot while someone is in the middle of their own fucking deadlift set. Don't be afraid to say that you are still using the set of equipment when asked despite taking 3 minute rests between sets.
And scream when you are barely pulling 1pl8 bench.
>>36834084
Re rack your weights and wear headphones to avoid distractions
I'm too autistic to ask for a spot. Can I bench without it? I've tried once and dropped the BB on my jaw.
tip the receptionist on you way out
>>36834229
dont be a retard
know how much you can lift
>>36834274
How do I know my limit if I don't push for it?
>>36834229
You should only need a spot on your last set (otherwise you're lifting too heavy) and no one is to busy in the gym to spot one set of 5. My paradoxical advice is to ask the biggest scariest guy in the gym for the spot. He's the most experienced and knows the necessity of a spotter and will gladly oblige.
>>36834084
>arm day intensifies
>>36834286
Start really low and then increase the weights until you've reached your limit
>>36834250
>America
>>36834250
this. my sister and i both worked as receptionists and if you want people to like you at the gym you need to tip the people up front. it's just gym etiquette. nothing major, just like $1 or $2 each time you go in.
>>36834250
>Ameriburgers
>>36834229
learn the roll of shame, light noob weights wont crush your abdomen.
>>36834084
If you're kind of a sperg you'll probably feel awkward, just chill and get your sets in, you'll settle in in a couple of days.
Also remember to tip the staff as well as anyone who gives you a spot. Just bring a roll of fives with you.
>>36834413
This, roll of shame only hurts your pride, not your body.
there's this kid in my gym who just does curls and curl variations and flies using the pull down machines. he must do like 20 of them each time he comes in. he wears a wife beater, basketball shorts, and timbs to the gym.
don't be that guy.
