Gym Etiquette 101 | Gym DO's & DONT's for Beginners | Things to NOT do at the GYM

[@BrittanyLupton]

did I miss any!? comment them below!

[@danielleholme5760]

gym was busy, i wanted 17.5’s but had to go for 20s. this was a new PR for me so i was struggling hard on the last couple sets. had two sets left, have a 60 second timer set, and this mans comes and hovers over me saying he’s gonna take my weights while i’m busy on my phone! when i said sir i have a timer set im just tracking what i just did he said well then you’re done so get to it or i’ll just stand here until you do! get lost bro go find a different weight just like i had to!

[@celinamunzke8421]

Don’t drop your weight if you don’t have to. It’s so annoying.

[@WokePeasant]

When you're busy lifting and then there's someone who just came out of nowhere correcting how you should do the lifting in a very intimidating way. This, for me, is a BIG No No although i appreciate the concern. And do this if you are a certified personal trainer. Leave other people's business if you are no help.

[@alexunlv]

Yea, you missed the most important one - Stop worrying about other people and hit the gym, get in get out. Done. Enough. Do that 5 or 6 times a week for an hour or max two hours.

[@VillainMcKillin]

More so a couple bonus ones. If you forgot your headphones don’t play your music through your phone speakers lol. Unsolicited advice, this happens a lot with trainers, they don’t bother to ask if I have an injury or limited mobility. Don’t ego lift, doesn’t hurt anyone except yourself, but in some cases they grab every plate in the gym so they can move the leg press up and down a couple inches.

[@BluezConcepts]

The only reason im looking (not staring cuz thats creepy) at guys/girls is because im new and im trynna figure out how each machine works exactly (yes its written but sometimes it can still be overwhelming)

[@miramoheb535]

I do that too lol

[@miramoheb535]

I'm kinda scared to go to the weights room tho because they're all guys and I feel like they're gonna judge me because I'm young lol

[@jayannadsilva]

@@miramoheb535 BABZBDHDBDH THATS LITERALLY ME TODAY (it’s my second day btw) AND I HAVE LITERALLY STAYED AWAY FROM THE FREE WEIGHTS CAUSE OF THE TON OF GUYS THERE. i also don’t even know how to use the stuff there😭😭 i am 17 how old are you?

[@miramoheb535]

@@jayannadsilva I'm 14😂 they all look like they know what they're doing and I'm just standing there

[@yeseniaaacloud]

YESS ME TOO I look at girls w big butts to see how they get it

[@princessa260]

I‘m from Germany and on the first day when I went to the gym, I had to tell a personal trainer my fitness goals. If I wanna lose weight or gain muscle for example and then he would make a plan for me. He would show me every excersice on every machine so I wouldn’t hurt myself. I think that was really cool, because I felt a lot more confident and I knew what I was doing :)

[@ceciliayburget6362]

Hi I'm from France and live next to the border with Germany so I'm registered to a German gym. The personal trainer also showed me everything and made me a customerized plan. That was so helpful. I'm just wondering if we shared the same gym cause what you described is exactly what my gym do. 😄 Greetings xx

[@melinam9834]

I leave in Germany but im soo scared to go to the gym cuz idk the language very well

[@chelseatomkowiak4207]

I’m from America and I’ve never been to a gym like this 😢 where I currently go, it’s $70 per session with a personal trainer.

[@petter6502]

@@melinam9834 There is literally a Ukranian deaf guy in my Gym. And he respects People and People respect him. By non verbal comuncation I greet him, I thank him and he asks me for a spot and I ask him for a spot. Also most Germans speak english. You'll be fine. Assuming you didn't go there already since one year has passed

[@rachiedempfit]

I know what you’re talking about people being on their phones FOREVERRRRR but keep in mind a lot of people’s workout plans & weight tracking is on their phone 🙈 I always get so much anxiety getting on my phone to track stuff because of this exact reason.

[@BrittanyLupton]

Totally! I feel like everyone gets on their phones and texts, switches songs etc. my plans are on my phone too! It’s only when it’s excessive that it becomes an issue.

[@SM7SM7SM7]

I hear you, I avoid this by taking a screen shot of the workout (starting form pic and ending form pic) and arranging them in a workout album on my phone the night before to save the time I am on my phone. This also helps maximize my workout time.

[@jessicavaccarino6521]

This was the only one on her list I didn't like.... As long as its not holding up a machine or someone not still working out and on phone why is it anyone's business if you are on your phone 🤔 Like mind ya business if I want to be on my phone the entire time as long as I'm actually working out still, and not talking on phone/noise what is it to anyone else lol...

[@jaebird8539]

Saaaaaaame! I use my Fitness AI to log sets and learn how to use machines I’m not familiar with.

[@withpatience2010]

I think this is about those people who sit on a machine and text or better yet talk on the phone. Use the equipment or move on.

[@UnePommeDePain]

I add mine : DO NOT assume everyone knows everything and allows beginner to do some mistakes … lmao

[@healthhealsheartbreak1829]

Seriously ‼️ this vid came off very snobby smh

[@UnePommeDePain]

@@healthhealsheartbreak1829 definitely not my point :)

[@ninayashaa]

They should give booklets in the gym with all the exercices and on which machine you. An do them. I def think that some people just dont know. But of course there are the others too lol

[@CarissaJenkins]

yesss!!

[@vanessab.6682]

I remember I was about to use this one equipment and I was asking the girls around, "Is this yours?" And they would just say no. They had their gym bag on top. Finally I went to the gym employee and told him someone just left their gym bag there and I was afraid to move it and cause a confrontation. He came with me and as he was about to move it, one of the girls I had previously asked, said, "Don't move it, she is doing the...". I forgot what word she used. In short, she had saved spots, because she was going to use this equipment, that equipment, etc. The hell. That's not your private gym. Move over witches!!!

[@brianoh8192]

The girls wanted you to touch it to start a confrontation too it seems lol

[@smitanelson7629]

I stare cause I’m new and I’m trying to figure out how people use the machines. 🤦🏾‍♀️ People, I wrote that after my second trip to the gym. I was watching this video (For beginners) to learn how to conduct myself because I had no clue. I would try to discreetly watch what a person was doing. I didn’t even know the name of the machines to type into KZbin to see how to use the them. Asking for help isn’t easy for everyone. You already feel like you stick out like a sore thumb as a beginner and that the whole gym will see you’re every mistake. Obviously now I know and I’m a lot more confident.

[@summerrain2171]

Felt that

[@makemeupwithglitter]

Totally agree!

[@lindseyrodrigue7665]

Yesss

[@skyejacques]

Me too! It might be a bit easier for people to take when you're a woman. I look to the side, try to be subtle. Or look it up on KZbin

[@Penelope416]

Don't stare at people. If you don't know how to use a machine, youtube is an excellent source or just ask someone how to use a machine. Plus, the gym machines usually have pictures on them so they tell you how to use them.

[@camerinaaa]

thank! i just started going to the gym by myself and i don’t wanna piss anyone off

[@BrittanyLupton]

i got chuuu :)

[@Isabel_fit]

I’ve had the problem where I stare bc I never wear my glasses or contacts in the gym and never realize that I’m staring at someone bc I can’t see them 😅

[@BrittanyLupton]

😂

[@Penelope416]

Why don't you wear your glasses at the gym?

[@Isabel_fit]

@@Penelope416 I just prefer not to. I usually keep my glasses in my duffle bag or locker because I don’t want to get them all sweaty or lose them. Also, I don’t like wasting my contacts for the gym. If I wear contacts, I prefer to wear them ALL day, not just for an hour or so. I also feel more comfortable without glasses or contacts bc then I’m not paranoid thinking that everyone is staring at me 😂

[@Penelope416]

@@Isabel_fit Do you see what you did there? You said you feel paranoid with people potentially staring at you, so why would you stare at others? You don't think that would make them feel paranoid too?

[@Isabel_fit]

@@Penelope416 yeah I know but that’s why I work out in the outdoor section so I don’t accidentally stare since there’s less people out there. But also, there’s a difference between staring to creep and zoned out staring. I’m pretty sure most people can tell the difference but that’s also why I know my tendencies and just avoid being near people. Also, I feel like you’re overthinking this and trying to twist my words into saying I purposefully stare. As my initial comment stated, I didn’t realize I was staring due to the lack of glasses. Once I recognized that I was doing it, I stopped. Not as deep as you’re trying to make it out to be

[@lemonblesssed3753]

The amount of times I’ve had to rerack heavy plates (far more than I normally lift as a beginner) off of equipment so I can use it for my much lighter weights. So inconsiderate and inconvenient. If you can lift it you can rerack it.

[@wkj-dk8wv]

Don't drop your weights on the floor after a set like you just set a new world record in power lifting. Control yourself and control the weights on the way down. Edit: I'll rephrase myself. I did say "after a set". I do understand if you just maxed out and hit your limit and couldn't hold it. We've all been there. What I meant was in reference to those who do it after every single set. We get it....you're a big guy lifting big weights. It's a gym. We're all picking up large heavy objects and putting them back down again.

[@ericaisabelamercado]

Hahahahahaha omg

[@psydoof]

I drop the weights

[@spbspb2413]

dont drop it like a madman but you also can't expect someone to slowly put down 2 80lbs dumbbels after 12 reps of incline press.

[@mind-of-neo]

Why is dropping a weight viewed as like an intentional or show off kind of thing?

[@dominicmurphy6856]

@@mind-of-neo it shows you have no control

[@TiffanyVillalvazo]

Only been going to the gym for about month now (and I'm LOVING it!), but I dread the day someone tries to make convo with me in the gym while I'm in my zone/out of breath lol. But thanks so much for this vid!!! I was constantly thinking about if what I'm doing is rude/not following that gym etiquette haha.

[@OhiChicken]

Only person who's ever came up to me was the planned free personal training session guy. I tried so hard to not sound out of breath xD Afterwards he's like did you even do cardio while waiting for me? I was like um...well yea, but I did more cardio in the 2 minutes afterwards trying to take shallow breaths to avoid sounding fat lol

[@anekahhenson898]

2 things. 1. I feel awkward when I'm stared at not because I feel like theyre checking me out but because yikes I look sweaty and gross and they're probably judging me. 2. Even getting on my phone between sets makes me nervous because I'm worried people will think I'm just sitting there hogging the machine :')

[@katelynmartinez2012]

Don’t give people gym advice if they don’t ask for it!

[@Jay_kun777]

A little iffy on this one. If I see someone deadlifting with a nasty rounded back I feel like you should let them know about the form. If they look like beginners is what I’m saying. Also being super kind and nice about it and apologizing for interrupting their workout! I’d rather not have someone absolutely blow their back out or injure themselves than be worried about if they want the advice or not. (I only do this when I see someone with absolutely terrible form and it’s clear they’re a beginner. Usually I focus on my own workout! 😊)

[@smitanelson7629]

@@Jay_kun777 As a beginner I’d actually want someone to correct me! As long as they were nice about it. It doesn’t cost anything to be nice or helpful

[@jemma4697]

I actually really like when people give me advice because then I would have never known if I was doing an exercise wrong or if there's a better way to do it

[@TheBellaOfBaritone]

If someone's correcting an unsafe technique, it's not just good, but necessary to be corrected. But if someone comes up and starts rambling on about how you need to do this many reps, or eat that many calories, without a clue of what you're even trying to achieve? Yeah, I'm firmly in favour of this one in those situations. Otherwise, be polite about it and wait for a suitable time to step in. Distracting someone who's lifting can be just as likely to get someone hurt, after all.

[@erinrod4246]

I think a good rule of thumb is to intervene ONLY IF someone could potentially hurt themselves. If not, leave people alone.

[@ashlynrodriguez7486]

My bf & i went yesterday to the gym to test out all the machines to figure out what works for us & i feel like everyone was judging us but we were tryna learn 🤣😭

[@yanna9637]

I wouldn’t worry about them plus they were probably focusing on themselves

[@pearlosibu]

I’d die to do this with someone. I started a week ago and I’m going it alone. Walking by myself checking them out, scanning barcodes for tutorials. Fun.

[@haemae7621]

@@pearlosibu Definitely not alone there, I'm trying to familiarize myself with the equipment alone too 😂 Very scary...

[@PieInTheSky9]

I think the best thing to do if you're by yourself is to go at like 3am when noone is there, and just walk around slowly testing and learning every machine, the ones you can't figure out pull up a youtube video.

[@pearlosibu]

@@haemae7621 hey, I hope it’s going well for you. I’m no longer nervous. I actually now feel like i belong. Such a great feeling.

[@KeyannaWeaver]

Yes, yes, yes to ALL of this! So good Britt! Thanks for sharing this and I hope SO many people see this, especially those who are unaware of proper gym etiquette!

[@BrittanyLupton]

Girl thank you!! 🥺💓

[@kristyward1400]

I had a guy walk up to me in the middle of my second set of shoulder press to spot me, placing his hands on my elbows through my entire last three reps. Then proceeded to tell me a girl shouldn’t be pressing 35s so he thought I should have some help. I have never been that angry 😡

[@SM7SM7SM7]

That’s terrible, I would be upset too. Thank him and ask him to step back so I can get back to my workout.

[@jouetteapapa6668]

Let me get this straight... A man put his hands on you and you didn't say anything about it? "Back OFF, NOW!" How hard is that?

[@seandafny]

Did he have a hat on?

[@nateframbach830]

That's beyond annoying ANYWHERE at the gym, work or home... These people must be bored.. I work at a body shop where this little Oriental lady early 20s and beyond her years maturity, respect of all the guys in the shop, owned a large GMC pickup truck, yet looked young for her age yet, try to picture yukio from Deadpool but even smaller frame and I think much prettier.. sure get the point.. This new guy starts, that day she got in a larger pickup truck to take it outside, and not even kidding this new guy came over and told her and quote, 'no way can you handle driving this truck, let me take it out for you'.... OMG she let loose on him like no other and this guy backed away real quick than even reprimanded by a service writer that's also marine, the assistant manager and a few body techs... This guy round up not lasting a year due to bad attitude towards others anyway

[@kamcheap]

@@jouetteapapa6668 it can be hard if you’re in shock and extremely uncomfortable, I do hope they got to defend themselves though

[@richr5874]

Excellent advice. This should be required viewing for *everyone* who gets a gym membership. People have entirely NO self-awareness these days!

[@maddistanton-mckay5745]

Ive been going to the gym now for a couple months and I can definatly see results!! It is very intimidating though im a short teenage girl, But if you wanna go just go its so much fun.

[@Sillilesshells]

I’m about to start at a gym for the first time and I’ve been watching some of these do and don’t videos and I feel like there are so many unspoken rules I’m nervous to start 😂.

[@elizabethmarrerocreates]

Same! I hope it's gone well for you!

[@MoniqueWilliams-rx9fb]

Lmfaoooo omg same like damn

[@alextheboobalishious]

Just do you. If you do something wrong someone will pull you up then you ask them to help you on form boom workout partner

[@Jiznvamerike-c8w]

Same thing, me too, I need to get get some muscles on the bones and I just nervous of this unspoken rules

[@p0ush]

My mom got me to the gym recently. Surprisingly I do like it ! But we are both on different mind set: working out makes me feel I’m in a vulnerable position (sweaty, ugly…) and I just want to be on my own. But my mom wants to talk to everybody and makes me meet new people, and I see she’s bothering other people working out but they try to be polite with her… very uncomfortable. Or when she makes me hug people she knows and I’m covered in sweat and my clothes are wet…

[@averyjohn9384]

Yes! Make a video about your gym stories! Would love to to watch.

[@BrittanyLupton]

Thanks Avery!!! :) I think I totally will now!

[@brianaespiritu3999]

Agreed!!

[@regineharerimana9121]

@@brianaespiritu3999 aa

[@Babidi111]

- heading to the gym in like 20 mins and just realized I had no idea how to behave so this is helpful :)

[@livinwiththebrowns]

I just came across your channel and absolutely love your content! I’m a mom of 3 watched the video about being a mom in the gym space and i loved it! Thank you for being your true self!

[@jakelane5567]

Amen on the supersets, forget it. You leave it, you lose it, period. I lift at a huge gym and a guy thought he could place his jacket and gym bag on a machine letting people know that they weren't allowed to use it while he was on something else on the opposite side of the room for 10 -15 minutes at a time. I removed everything and placed it on the floor - sorry 'bout it.

[@VX7AK]

Thanks for making this video I’m going to the gym for the first time today and now I know what not to do 💯

[@nidiaotero6042]

My gym isn’t packed at all!!im so lucky yooo also bc I have social anxiety, my bad yooo I’m still starring at the ppl on the smith machine bc I want to use it sooo bad but idk how so I just observe them but I’ll work up the courage to ask some girls at the right time and suck up my social anxiety bc ik I can also be very confident

[@marctaylor1142]

When I went yesterday, a guy literally did all of these. The added inclusion of not spraying down the equipment after use, while occupying 3 separate areas, standing 0.420mm away from the weight rack by the mirror, grunting loudly every rep, with 3 sets of dumbells, an EZ bar, a bench while leaving his coat on the lat pulldowns on the other side of the gym. He was also staring directly at me angrily, creeping on a woman quite openly, while stinking up the place in his yellow-stained stringer. He then left all the weights he was using on the floor & left. Like, the only way he could've made it worse is by taking a steaming dump in the middle of the floor...

[@marysargent2003]

When really tall people leave the barbell super high up on the squat rack, especially without reracking the weights. Sometimes I can’t get the weight off not because it’s too heavy but because I can’t reach it! It’s not just 6ft blokes that play with those toys you know! 😂

[@CSWells-uq4jx]

When you ( a woman) are doing an intense treadmill session and the guy 3 treadmills down keeps looking over and then upping their speed in accordance to what you’re doing. Not sure if it’s a macho thing where they just can’t stand if you’re running faster than them or what but it’s off putting

[@heavenIy1]

Joke's on him, real men skip cardio

[@andersonsmith979]

I'd probably say to try not to presume bad conduct or bad motives on someone else's part wherever possible. It's not really good for your mental well-being and you may be mistaken anyway. It may not be a "macho" thing. Perhaps the person in question is bored with solo exercises and is imagining a competition that you are not privy to. He may have picked out someone who looks like they're really pushing it to push himself. I myself find the treadmill boring-necessary sometimes, but boring-so I can sympathise somewhat if he is looking for motivation. But I'm a fairly slow running woman, so I don't ever find myself trying to top anyone. Or find anyone attempting to replicate my graceless "running" and slow pace. :D The only reason that I would attribute a bad motive to a fellow gym-goer is when they stop exactly when I do, regardless of how long they've been using the treadmill or machine and approach me. That's usually the precursor to propositions or requests for dates. Dude, no. I'll let you know if I'm interested. This isn't the club.

[@toelickinggood4407]

@@heavenIy1 haven’t done cardio for like a year only weights😤

[@lexigeorge2256]

Omg the other day a girl was doing flies on the cable and used two out of the 4 cables downstairs and basically took over the entire cable gym of the when there is a specific flies cable machine upstairs designed for this workout!!!! Not to mention she did 8 sets of it! Then proceeded to do another exercise after that using the two cables as well!!

[@rebecastuparu243]

i went to the gym for the first time and the only reason i was sitting on my phone so much was because i was googling what kind of exercises to do PLUS had horrible anxiety and took forever to put the phone down and actually start

[@gabygee5525]

Omg I love this! I was thinking about this while at the gym yesterday. I was waiting for a squat rack for like 20 min and the guy was doing dumbbell work in that space 😅

[@BrittanyLupton]

hahaha why does this not surprise me

[@musingmike6713]

Thanks for the info! I’ll be going to the gym for the first time tomorrow and I’m a bit nervous!

[@collins2547]

Hi! So im a newbie at the gym and im not sure how to get around things . So for eg if im doing 4x12 on the leg press machine do I do the 12 reps, rest on the machine and carry on doing that until I complete the 4 sets. Or do I do the 1 set of 12 and move on to my next exercise that I have planned eg leg extension do and the 1 set of 12 then go back to the leg press and so on ? (Idk if you get me 😅🙈) could you help me? (Or anyone else)

[@davri-fontes2772]

Girl I experienced the worst scenario today! I was on the squat machine, mind you i just got there... I'm there minding my business doing my squats and suddenly there's a group of 10 people behind me on the same spot saying they're going to jump in and do their sets with me! Not even exaggerating, 10 people! And one of the guys with the group of girls keep interrupting me to do pull up in front of me while I'm trying to do my deadlifts!!! They didn't ask for permission, no warning nothing. Seriously some people have no manners what so ever... I was pissed...

[@Littlebitcrazyok]

My first times is definitely accidentally blocked the mirror and felt so bad 😬 immediately moved when I realized but it’s so hard to be self aware lol

[@livedontletdie]

Omg 1 smith machine always a guy bench pressing. I went over and moved the bench out the way to squat and they all looked at me like i was crazy and acted like they couldn't wait until i leave... sometimes i cant stand the free weight area because of men who live in it like lions protecting their territory

[@ValerieannDeveraux]

The smith machine is very versatile but is absolutely terrible for squats. You shouldn't be doing squats on a smith machine. There are tons of other exercises that a smith machine is great for. Smith machine squats don't allow for stabilizer muscle activation because the bar is on a set track in only 1 plane of motion. Over time, the lack of hamstring (and other stabilizer muscle) activation weakens knee stability and can lead to a knee injury in other exercises. Especially if you start to do free weight squats. You would need to relearn form and basically start from scratch. You can research this on your own. Don't take my word for it.

[@MeganWoerner]

Sometimes I struggle not blocking someone’s mirror view. The way my gym is set up the rack/free weights are right in front of the biceps curl/tricep dip with free plates and there’s seriously no way I can’t block them. I feel so bad! And I use a smith machine for chest press Bc I go alone and I don’t have a spotter

[@jacquelineg493]

I agree with all these, you should put for all gym goers, not just beginners because some people have been going for years and STILL don’t get it 😂

[@TheNewbSauce]

Totally not the video I was expecting. I agree with everything you said. I'll still never go to a gym though. I have a small frame and I'm not trying to beef with no meat head juicer. I was just looking for sweat towel reviews and somehow ended up here.

[@SM7SM7SM7]

I was peeved today at the gym; this girl who is a regular and notorious for more talking than working out (she’s at the gym for 45 mins and spends about 20 or more running her mouth with different people), so she got on a machine I really needed to use and just stood around chatting for like 10 minutes while I moved around other machines. I noticed that she watches what I do a lot and replicates the workouts which is fine and I am glad to inspire someone though a newbie myself but I wish she was more cognizant of her not so nice etiquette.

[@kyleclements9707]

There is one dude at my gym that Ego Lifts everything, lat pulled down (ego lift), bicep curls (ego lift), quad extension (ego lift), He even Ego runs on the treadmill by holding onto the sides. It's hard not to stare when he is throwing all his body weight into every exercise.

[@MsSilentH]

Honestly makes me feel much better about being a new gym goer, I know that obviously everyone has personal space needs, anxiety or not, humans just need that, but I mean, it makes me feel better that even light hovering makes even more confident people get irked. I just worry sometimes that with lower self confidence and anxiety, I would be one of the few people weirded out by someone working out next to me when theres plenty of space farther away, but I guess its a lot of you! Also knowing that there's so much common sense in using the space properly and respectfully, at least I have that under my belt from the get-go. And it also makes me feel better that I'm not going to some city gym with a huge influx of people, so while it might still get busy in a small gym, I don't forsee mine to get too crazy hahaha

[@HappyMonster12]

What’s an appropriate place to do a hip thrust with a barbell

[@skyalemar1070]

did you ever find out? lol

[@HappyMonster12]

@@skyalemar1070 I just kinda follow what others do haha

[@MakeupbyRocky]

The rerack is my biggest pet peeve. I worked in a gym so we would have to do it. There were a times guys would leave their 125 pound dumbbells across the gym. Like dude I can carry 50 across the gym but I’m struggling. It’s always guys. Rarely ever girls are the ones to leave dumbbells. At the location that I was the general manager at was luckily so good at reracking corporate was impressed 😅 the location I started at was horrible 😅

[@autumnraye]

This was such a cute video. Please make more videos. I love you voice and personality. Also Vinny is adorable!!!

[@BrittanyLupton]

Thank you! This means so much :)

[@HealthyGeeksGO]

Awesome video! Pre-covid We were going to planet fitness and they only have one fly machine. There was always some guy who would literally sit at that machine forever! We started calling them fly guys! 😂

[@BrittanyLupton]

Flys guy haha I love that

[@TiffanyVillalvazo]

Question: if I'm using only, let's say, 10lb dumbbells for my whole 30min workout, is it rude to hog something like that for 30min? I do try to mix up my exercises to where I need to use different weights, so I'm not hogging a set for too long, but just wondering! Haha.

[@BrittanyLupton]

I don’t think so! If you’re actively using that equipment for your circuit that’s not rude. even if it’s for a while. ☺️💓 bigger gyms should have more than one set of 10’s anyways. 💓

[@Chrisy_Ann]

Thank you! i’m brand new to the gym and this was helpful and funny!

[@rkpropp]

Just got a membership, I am brand spankin new! Thank you for the rundown, don't wanna be in anyone's way while I am trying to jiggle this wiggle off of me for good!

[@Golden_Cloudz]

The weight area is scary for me, so this is helpful! Thank you!

[@JessBisme123]

I remember feeling a little uncomfortable once bc a guy was staring at me while I was in the heavy bag room. But after a few mins, he started copying my punching combos. He had no idea what to do, and thought I looked like I did so much that he copied me. So now I always assume that if people are staring at me, it's for good reasons. Lol.

[@mad_dy00]

So, during my rest time between sets... Do I leave the machine for those like two minutes or so or do I stay at the machine?

[@CastleKingside]

I stand next to the rack when I'm using the heavy dumbells for shrugs. I try to get out of people's way, but it's hard when you're holding big weight. I just don't want to drop a hundred twenty on my foot or worse, someone else's foot.

[@maggievanwinkle5722]

Don’t have yourself spread out all over the place. Today a guy had his stuff spread between two benches and no one could walk past.

[@BrittanyLupton]

yes!! 😂

[@dianag4622]

In my gym there are a few people that do exercises right in front of the dumbbell rack. Oh, how I hate them... Once I had to grab a heavier weight because of them

[@ivanchelo]

When someone uses a bench to put their gym bag while they work out on a machine. That's what the floor is for.

[@nicolefey2137]

So about two years ago I was very much a beginner at working out. I was trying to do knees to elbows and this big muscular man is doing every workout I'm trying to do but way better then me. Umm...dont do that also it was so discouraging at the time. Now I'm into crossfit so I dont have that issue anymore

[@Reyes896]

One time I went to the leg press machine and there was a phone next to it on the floor so I thought to myself who was the last person I saw on it, so I walked it over to him and now I’m thinking did he leave it there on the floor on purpose to save the machine?? But there were no weights on it... I think lol plus he was no where near it and just thought he left it behind on accident 🤔🤔

[@divyanshijha4929]

I just started a while ago and right I have not been going because of exams but this is the first time I have watched a video like this. And now I feel like I have done so many of these and I must have been a nuisance at the gym. And also I wanted to know, is there something like taking the same dumbbells. Like not weight but design

[@daniellearmato845]

Bench press/squat rack question - what if you’re using the squat/power racks because you want the safety bar? I’m new to bench pressing so I like having that safety. I mainly workout at 645/7 AM though so gym crowding isn’t as big a deal.

[@Steven-wz7sh]

I think it's fine. The big thing to avoid is staying on your phone and taking too much time. If you're benching heavy, it will take a while. If you're new, you may not need as much rest between sets. Before long, you will likely feel comfortable using a bench. What are you loading on?

[@daniellearmato845]

@@Steven-wz7sh not alot of weight like 95 lbs max - but I want the safety and plus the hooks on the bench presses aren’t good for me - my arms are like two cm too short to safely rack and unrack alone lol

[@Steven-wz7sh]

@@daniellearmato845 it's OK. First come first serve. Just be considerate but others need to be considerate of you too. I got respect for guys coming in who have never lifted before. It's not easy. You'll get use to the same basic people daily.

[@Steven-wz7sh]

@@daniellearmato845 I just realized that your name may be Danielle A. Opposes to Daniel. If Danielle definitely don't worry about it. Really either way. Best of luck with your fitness journey.

[@Blueeyez9796]

Second day at the gym yesterday and I stood in front of the weights :( I felt weird but I thought that’s where I was suppose to do it.

[@thebeautybar4871]

Yess pleaasee talk about your gymstories 🤞🏻

[@BrittanyLupton]

Okay!! I think it’ll be fun and read others too!!

[@jakelane5567]

Regarding the stares, some ppl come to my gym literally half naked or with clothes painted on, so if you don't want to be stared at (which frankly most do or they wouldn't dress that way), then rethink your attire.

[@rogersepeda]

I got my own little gym in my garage so I don’t have to worry about looking for weights or anything. I love I’m the only one in it .

[@satchelhill8220]

Super good video. On the topic of asking for a spot, today, someone took over the machine you do leg presses on when I took a quick water break and I swear I left my stuff next to it to show I was still using it. I didn't even want to spend my energy confronting her so I left it but damn it pissed me off

[@cloudy.222]

7:59 people are supposed to get sweaty in the gym???

[@axelidu962]

Idk if it only happened to me but I've had guys suggesting doing an exercise instead of the one I was doing at the time "because that way it was more effective" ( like don't use a barbell, use 2 dumbbells or add a pulse in between reps) like no my pt is the one choosing my exercise for certain reasons, I don't need someone interrupting me saying that what I was doing is pointless because they would do that in another way (and I'm not talking about form)

[@d.elliee]

I think many people are new. I'm new myself and I have no idea how most of the things look. I am looking most of the time on the ceiling cause I feel so awkward. Not sure how to go around this tbh

[@juggalogamer8541]

That's funny because I'm a really big guy and I always put tons of weight on the leg press and take every single plate off but so many people are guilty for not removing their weights and yeah I can't stay in when somebody wants to get on a machine that you're on and they stand behind you staring until you get off can't stand that s***

[@smxygoat]

The treadmill rule is just like the mens bathroom urinals haha

[@UshiMain]

I'm starting tomorrow with my friends so I'm gonna make sure I know the basics at least.

[@jasonjohnson4639]

Yesssss!!!!! My biggest pet peeve is people working out on the rack

[@aguy3082]

3:17 my gym only has one barbell bench, and this one person uses it for leg lifts.

[@jamieyoung7986]

Sounds like a bad gym. Tbf benches or boxes are needed for split squats.

[@aguy3082]

@@jamieyoung7986 yeah it's tiny. Once my membership is up there I'm going to move to a larger gym nearby. Also right next to the high school, so some days you get a mob that will either solely occupy the barbell for 3 hours or the dumbbells.

[@JoseRamirez-my6qt]

should one wipe down the plates as well? i genuinely don’t know if i should

[@catherinec.1728]

Okay so if you don't do dumbbell exercises on the rack, where do you do them?

[@thecaffinatedbeard]

Just starting to go to the gym, I used to take weightlifting in high school and fell off for a few years and just wanted to be sure I don’t ruin anyone’s day at the gym 😂

[@silviaprodi]

Totally out of context: do you sing? You have a really pretty voice 🥰 p.s. Thank you so much for your videos and tips!!! 🙏🏼

[@ashleybean8407]

Is it ok to be on your phone at a machine if it's briefly between sets?

[@dona2467]

I go to a big gym. If I go somewhere I'm very cautious about being on my phone. I usually try this.... If I'm waiting on a coach or my ride or a friend. . I'll keep my eyes open an move around l.. stay out others way. Or find a spot on the wall. Out the way. ... that's key. Being cautious of other. Someone us go to the gym to help with mental illness... like myself with anxiety an depression. Fitness is good in all health..

[@tej7566]

Do you feel it's okay to ask to work in especially during Covid?

[@BrittanyLupton]

personally, i dont feel comfortable with it right now, but i know everyone's personal comfort levels differ!

[@charleygilbert1581]

I’m dead. This hit on so many levels 😂

[@lililou288]

hiii gymnebie here, why is it so bad to not change shoes for the gym and outside eventho i clean after myselfe and wore clean shoes? I forgot my training shoes and worked out with my regular shoes and a woman stared at me while I worked out and followed me to the changing room to rudly tell me I‘m not aloud to workt out when I don’t have workout shoes

[@naomiverdugo2180]

Love this video! Thank you so much. What is your advise for dealing with a creeper? I am seriously considering going at a different time. This guy really freaks me out! Thank you

[@MagicalHATz]

Talk to the trainers or whoever’s there that’s in charge of the gym.

[@SevenEllen]

Ok, I should have come here BEFORE my first gym session in years - I was accidentally guilty of that first one, standing too close to the dumb racks, but I was mindful to put them back after using them rather just dumping them and I certainly didn't hog anything. I did wipe down the machines after using them, both seats and handles (I clean for a living, which helped); I did pluck up the courage to ask for help when I couldn't find the right machine I was looking for (that happened several times), but I lost confidence towards the very end of my workout and didn't complete my last set of flutter kicks. :( Overall though, I'm glad that I went and felt invigorated. ^_^

[@graciewilson6951]

Hi! I just started your Lift guide! I was wondering what is the socially acceptable amount of time to use 1 cable station haha I notice guys using it for a very long time and I feel guilty using it for too long. Just curious!

[@sunbeam_piano]

Hey everyone! I have a question. When I’m waiting to use a machine, how do I not make it awkward? I don’t want them to feel weird by standing too close but I do want to keep tabs on when they are done so someone else doesn’t take the machine first?

[@RickyFordTheThird]

One time a dude asked me how many sets I had left while I was on a machine and that situation went pretty well, he was waiting on the machine next to me and I let him know I was done asked if he wanted me to wipe it down then I moved on. That's me though, I'm a nice guy

[@sunbeam_piano]

@@RickyFordTheThird I might try that, thanks!

[@Bre_arch]

How do you clean the machines after use ? 🤔

[@sal7t5]

I use my phone to time my rests, yeah I'll look at my phone while I'm resting. Sure you can go in between if it's a machine but you just have to wait until I finish with the bench

[@lucygraf2869]

I've got a question for the girls tough. Is there a no go outfit for the gym? Or are there some pants that i shoulfnt wear? Couse i feel people staring at my ass and legs and its really uncomfortable. Its normal sports wear tough

[@theresashaw5027]

Yes! On the not talking too long while taking up equipment ! Also if someone is doing a superset & they are off a machine & taking long on another one. I will work in. Had a guy start screaming at me over it, didn't care, finished my workout & complained to staff about him after! He was a total tool. He used to cut through the family locker room & doesn't have kids! That gym let people have terrible etiquette

[@ambermcivor825]

Watching this because I’m a new gym member and don’t want to make an ass of myself.😂

[@jeanettestrand3725]

Why cant we use our phones in our breaks? I time my breaks and I don't use more or less time if I am on my phone...

[@nateframbach830]

So hey, I've watched this yesterday to get prepared for today as it's been since 2005 since last gym visit... (Yet not exactly an official gym like la fitness or planet fitness this was at a Christian internship in Texas and the other was in high school) This helped but still little confused about something and hope somebody could help So let's say I see a machine, confused about the instructions than see someone hop on it... Would it be okay if generally just glance over little bit to see how they use it than continue with what I'm doing. Otherwise it was a really cool first time today and even though there was at least 6 other people there, it went surprisingly well but omg hope I don't come across a machine hog

[@TheEscfan123]

I would be happy if the gyms would be at least open, in Germany they are closed since November 😭😭

[@BrittanyLupton]

😪💓 hopefully soon. Also I was born in germany!!

[@TheEscfan123]

@@BrittanyLupton yeah hoping the best 🤞🏼 oh I didn't knew that how cool!😍 From which city are you?

[@henrymeredith1818]

I had an issue today and you answered it. Thank you.

[@toraruth1287]

My gym is busy AF and the benches are close to the rack.. sooo I feel like I'm always in someone's space 😂. I don't give a shit anymore. Nobody has a bubble if I'm there. I also stare at people basically everyone LOL. It's neat to watch others compound lifting..... Mmm I think it's fine if people bench on the squat rack especially if the benches don't have safety catches (ones at my gym don't)!!

[@LiveLikeLex]

To anyone who's reading this: You are strong. You are beautiful. You are powerful. Remind yourself that working out is not a punishment for what you ate, but a celebration of what your body can do! I hope you have a fantastic day :))