The Good Ol days (WARNING: RANT)

[CheddaNips]

Warning RANT

Well im gonna rant the shit out of everyone here but i think it is a huge problem and I want to see if people are seeing it or if I am just Fvcking crazy.

I remember bring in the gym in my highschool a while back and a 10th grader coming up to me. He asked me for a few more workouts to help widen his back. Before asking me he never knew what a LAT was. He seemed eager to learn so ofcourse i showed him a few things and took 5min out of my workout to show him some stuff. He was blown away that I took the time to show him stuff considering he is just a beginner. I thought nothing of it. I was never the biggest kid in the gym but i was up there. I wasnt walking like I was a cutler or anything walking around like i was Mr.O.

I think back to when i was younger and watching Pumping Iron for the first time. I watched a 7 time Mr.O helping the smaller guys in the gym on his posing. Now adays people are looking to competing to look better then the guy next to them infront of the mirror while doing curls. I look at the kids in adidas sweat pants and wife beaters and backwards hats doing the same things day in and day out and just laugh. I hear kids talking about "light Days", i remember seeing a quote on another board i believe it was by Branch warren saying "Light Days?" "I think They have a tampon for that.".

Im drifting from the point that the average frat boy that steps in the gym dosent understand that you compete only against yourself when you are in the gym. You compete against the weights and your personal best. I know I lift for myself and for my reasons, not to attempt to out do another person. People should help anyone in the gym that wants It and never look down at others that are smaller then them. I have never seen anyone in a video form the good old days not helping anyone that wanted it. Its their Effort that counts. Everyone starts somewhere

AND IF I SEE ANOTHER KID PULL OUT A CELL PHONE AND TEXT IN BETWEEN SETS IM GONNA FLIP SHIT.

Disclaimer: Chedda Is Pissed because of Midterms and studying all the time. This is all opinionated and should not be taken searously. Sorry for making you read my DUMBASS RANT

[gixxerboy1]

I dont know. I agree about helping people. There isnt a reason not to. I helped a kid i work with at the bar with a cutting diet. Now he texts we 5 times a day with dumb questions

But i'm compettitve with anything i do. So i dont look at competing against myself. I want to look better then the guy next to me. I want to sell more then my co workers and i want to have a bike faster then the guys i ride with. Thats just me though

[RA]

When I went to the local gym there was always this group of guys that would stare at me on every lift...annoying as hell. If they worked out as much as they gabbed then they could do the same weight.

If someone asks me a question, I dont mind at all. Just dont break my concentration while Im lifting. You might take a 50lb dumbell to the noggin.

[CheddaNips]

When I went to the local gym there was always this group of guys that would stare at me on every lift...annoying as hell. If they worked out as much as they gabbed then they could do the same weight.

If someone asks me a question, I dont mind at all. Just dont break my concentration while Im lifting. You might take a 50lb dumbell to the noggin.

I hate when people Stare at you when you lift

[Hollywood080]

I remember when I first started goign to the gym. I was so scared that the big dudes were gonna make fun of me or laugh at me or something. I would go to a 24 hr gym late at night so no one was there. Now I know that the really big guys are the ones that realize that you have to start somewhere and respect you for just being in there and working hard.

[Dizz28]

I hate when people Stare at you when you lift

Just try not to punch them for no reason this time... Ok?

[AaronJM1984]

AND IF I SEE ANOTHER KID PULL OUT A CELL PHONE AND TEXT IN BETWEEN SETS IM GONNA FLIP SHIT.

Laughed my ass off, I hate that!

[LawMan018]

AND IF I SEE ANOTHER KID PULL OUT A CELL PHONE AND TEXT IN BETWEEN SETS IM GONNA FLIP SHIT.

Laughed my ass off, I hate that!

I do it from time to time when I'm answering someones text... I'm not gunna ignore them and it dosn't make me break concentration... And I only take 1.5 to 2 minute breaks in between sets so I'm not hurting anyone =)

[Lexed]

I remember when I first started goign to the gym. I was so scared that the big dudes were gonna make fun of me or laugh at me or something. I would go to a 24 hr gym late at night so no one was there. Now I know that the really big guys are the ones that realize that you have to start somewhere and respect you for just being in there and working hard.

I feel you there when I first started around 16 I was so embarrassed. I curled 20's and benched 85 pounds. but I member i talked to one guy and he told me " hey man dont worry we all start from somewhere" and ever since he told me that I still member it and im glad he told me cause after that I wasnt embarrassed at the gym anymore

[CheddaNips]

Just try not to punch them for no reason this time... Ok?

GOD DAMNIT DIZZ i was gonna post something cuz i know anmorphic is gonna say something bout that

[CheddaNips]

I remember when I first started goign to the gym. I was so scared that the big dudes were gonna make fun of me or laugh at me or something. I would go to a 24 hr gym late at night so no one was there. Now I know that the really big guys are the ones that realize that you have to start somewhere and respect you for just being in there and working hard.

Thats what im saying. Everyone should help everyone and no one should beafraid. I just ranted bun now i have calmed down

[Amorphic]

GOD DAMNIT DIZZ i was gonna post something cuz i know anmorphic is gonna say something bout that

all in good fun bro.

[CheddaNips]

all in good fun bro.

I know but you guys are always busting my balls over that.

[Amorphic]

I know but you guys are always busting my balls over that.

well you'll never do it again now will you?

[feanixco]

Originally Posted by Hollywood080
I remember when I first started goign to the gym. I was so scared that the big dudes were gonna make fun of me or laugh at me or something. I would go to a 24 hr gym late at night so no one was there. Now I know that the really big guys are the ones that realize that you have to start somewhere and respect you for just being in there and working hard.

I feel you there when I first started around 16 I was so embarrassed. I curled 20's and benched 85 pounds. but I member i talked to one guy and he told me " hey man dont worry we all start from somewhere" and ever since he told me that I still member it and im glad he told me cause after that I wasnt embarrassed at the gym anymore

I was in the same position when I first started out. Now I try to encourage those guys....because I would rather see someone who is starting out lifting with proper technique rather than lifting heavy with his pelvis 3 feet off the bench.

[legobricks]

I agree with helping the kiddies out or anyone for that fact asking for help. I dont go outta my way for helping people but if they ask i help. And If I get a text (becuase my phone is my mp3 player and thats the only reason i carry it on me) ill answer it.

[Hollywood080]

There is this kid that is maybe 12-13 that comes in with his mom. I noticed that he would watch me all the time and after I did an exercise he would go and try to do it. the kid is real skinny. but I asked him if he wanted help doing anything and showed him how to do what he was working on and told him that if he wanted any help he could always ask me. I hope this helped him out and made him feel more comfortable.

[Hollywood080]

My phone is my mp3 player too (iPhone), I'll answer calls and say I'm in the gym let me call you back. That's the longest conversation that I'll have.

[xero]

Warning RANT

Well im gonna rant the shit out of everyone here but i think it is a huge problem and I want to see if people are seeing it or if I am just Fvcking crazy.

I remember bring in the gym in my highschool a while back and a 10th grader coming up to me. He asked me for a few more workouts to help widen his back. Before asking me he never knew what a LAT was. He seemed eager to learn so ofcourse i showed him a few things and took 5min out of my workout to show him some stuff. He was blown away that I took the time to show him stuff considering he is just a beginner. I thought nothing of it. I was never the biggest kid in the gym but i was up there. I wasnt walking like I was a cutler or anything walking around like i was Mr.O.

I think back to when i was younger and watching Pumping Iron for the first time. I watched a 7 time Mr.O helping the smaller guys in the gym on his posing. Now adays people are looking to competing to look better then the guy next to them infront of the mirror while doing curls. I look at the kids in adidas sweat pants and wife beaters and backwards hats doing the same things day in and day out and just laugh. I hear kids talking about "light Days", i remember seeing a quote on another board i believe it was by Branch warren saying "Light Days?" "I think They have a tampon for that.".

Im drifting from the point that the average frat boy that steps in the gym dosent understand that you compete only against yourself when you are in the gym. You compete against the weights and your personal best. I know I lift for myself and for my reasons, not to attempt to out do another person. People should help anyone in the gym that wants It and never look down at others that are smaller then them. I have never seen anyone in a video form the good old days not helping anyone that wanted it. Its their Effort that counts. Everyone starts somewhere

AND IF I SEE ANOTHER KID PULL OUT A CELL PHONE AND TEXT IN BETWEEN SETS IM GONNA FLIP SHIT.

Disclaimer: Chedda Is Pissed because of Midterms and studying all the time. This is all opinionated and should not be taken searously. Sorry for making you read my DUMBASS RANT

Agree with all your points....good post.

We live in an age where people tend to be very self-ish. Very self absorbed. Trying to "out do" someone in a gym is reflects a pretty shallow characteristic.
A bigger, experienced lifter making time to help a novice or lesser experienced person is very impressive and says a lot more about the quality of character than any weight they can lift.

[CheddaNips]

Agree with all your points....good post.

We live in an age where people tend to be very self-ish. Very self absorbed. Trying to "out do" someone in a gym is reflects a pretty shallow characteristic.
A bigger, experienced lifter making time to help a novice or lesser experienced person is very impressive and says a lot more about the quality of character than any weight they can lift.

well there is atleast 1 person that dosent think i am crazy as hell

[CheddaNips]

well you'll never do it again now will you?

if i do i sure as hell wont tell you guys about it

[10nispro]

I can relate to what chedda is saying....I have actually taken time to hit with a kid that I always saw hitting tennis balls against the wall but I never saw playing with someone else. I showed him some pointers and gave him advise when I thought he needed it. I started out in a similar fashion(used to drop tennis balls in front of me and hit them over the net and then go pick them up and do the same thing) until someone at a higher level took the time to hit with me. Made a world of difference. It's always better to be positive than negative.

[facile]

Now I know that the really big guys are the ones that realize that you have to start somewhere and respect you for just being in there and working hard.[/QUOTE]

^^^Exactly.

I always take the time to help the young guys who ask, because there were others that helped me, when I started.

There will always be the idiots who go to the gym for misguided agendas, fact of life, that's why I go at 9 am so I am not bothered by wannabes.

[tadpoleboyy]

sometimes i bring friends to the gym, it helps them stay motivated. THey always are talking about feeling out of place or too weak. I just tell em, ya gotta start somewhere, lifting anything is better than lifting nothing. How can you be too weak to workout? That defeats the purpose

[bruteman]

Warning RANT

Well im gonna rant the shit out of everyone here but i think it is a huge problem and I want to see if people are seeing it or if I am just Fvcking crazy.

I remember bring in the gym in my highschool a while back and a 10th grader coming up to me. He asked me for a few more workouts to help widen his back. Before asking me he never knew what a LAT was. He seemed eager to learn so ofcourse i showed him a few things and took 5min out of my workout to show him some stuff. He was blown away that I took the time to show him stuff considering he is just a beginner. I thought nothing of it. I was never the biggest kid in the gym but i was up there. I wasnt walking like I was a cutler or anything walking around like i was Mr.O.

I think back to when i was younger and watching Pumping Iron for the first time. I watched a 7 time Mr.O helping the smaller guys in the gym on his posing. Now adays people are looking to competing to look better then the guy next to them infront of the mirror while doing curls. I look at the kids in adidas sweat pants and wife beaters and backwards hats doing the same things day in and day out and just laugh. I hear kids talking about "light Days", i remember seeing a quote on another board i believe it was by Branch warren saying "Light Days?" "I think They have a tampon for that.".

Im drifting from the point that the average frat boy that steps in the gym dosent understand that you compete only against yourself when you are in the gym. You compete against the weights and your personal best. I know I lift for myself and for my reasons, not to attempt to out do another person. People should help anyone in the gym that wants It and never look down at others that are smaller then them. I have never seen anyone in a video form the good old days not helping anyone that wanted it. Its their Effort that counts. Everyone starts somewhere

AND IF I SEE ANOTHER KID PULL OUT A CELL PHONE AND TEXT IN BETWEEN SETS IM GONNA FLIP SHIT.

Disclaimer: Chedda Is Pissed because of Midterms and studying all the time. This is all opinionated and should not be taken searously. Sorry for making you read my DUMBASS RANT

Two things I'd like to touch on. First off, I'd like to add to the point about the bigger, veteran guys looking down and demeaning the newer ones. As of recently with the internet now, I've especially noticed it on message boards just like this one here or any other one you go to. Many of the regular posters make it a point to always find something bad to say or belittle ones who don't know a whole lot and are trying to genuinely learn a thing or two. Instead of offering help like you mentioned should be happening, they will say something like do your homework kid, which is why they are on the board in the first place.

Secondly, I have also noticed in the gym, the new theme amongst many people has become "get my workout on", which is basically another way of saying socialize with friends. I see guys doing a set of 75 lb curls cheating like crazy and doing it completely incorrectly. Or, turning a shrug exercise into calf raises if you know what I mean, then chitchatting with their friends for about 10 minutes in between sets. And, what even baffles me more so is how I am overhearing these guys talking about their cycles and what their plans are. Their workout consists of about 3 or 4 sets, taking 10 minute breaks, finishing up with a game of basketball, and then going eat a big mac. And, they expect the steroids to do it all for them.

[qualityclrk1]

Just try not to punch them for no reason this time... Ok?

LMFAO