The Rise of "Toxic Gym Culture"

From fail compilation videos to the ‘gym creep’ trend explore the toxic underbelly of gym culture and the consequences that reach far beyond a mere trend…
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Introduction - 00:00
Gym Creeps - 01:22
Move Peasant - 03:35
Fail Compilations - 04:48
The Consequences - 06:17
The Spotlight Effect - 07:27
Social Media vs Reality - 08:55
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[@michaelmangan7963]

Great video

[@bastipear2864]

10 - 10 - 10 rule is such a nice concept. Thanks a bunch!

[@user-sd7mz3fe9d]

Do you edit your own videos?

[@kamo7293]

"alpha male is astrology for men" bro you destroyed so many with such few words. that was poetic

[@DavieJonLifts]

I nearly spat my drink out when he said that it was so good lmao

[@celexialstancet]

Bro is speaking facts

[@michaelmangan7963]

I am defiantly going to use this

[@nedisahonkey]

You've never heard that before?

[@kshitijmehta876]

Couldn't agree more

[@francescofulghieri9608]

the one of the guy like “girl i’m looking at your mans 😭 “ was the funniest to me

[@thisismyyoutubecommentacco6302]

Gotta love how he gave her the "barking up the wrong tree sister" response lol.

[@paule.2687]

it was staged tho

[@whimsy0451]

It's all clout-chasing, ragebait bs. They aren't there to work out, they are there to incite and film, and get their "big break". Pure toxicity.

[@RichM3000]

Yep, It really isn't even toxic gym culture. It's toxic social media culture. Gyms without cameras are just fine.

[@JustinP]

I don't know why people need to record themselves in the gym it's kind of weird...

[@defaultworkouts]

nearly every hot girl at my gym does actually work out. a few go there for selfies or belifes but very rare. this is in brooklyn new york harbor fitness. and the hot girls ALWAYS dress like they are on the set of a pr0n shoot so they purposely turn every guy on...

[@tylerdurden8049]

They don't do this with everyone the day is going to come where they get the clout they deserve after someone smokes them. These people don't know there are people with worse mental issues than them.

[@timgehrsitz3267]

Rage bait. Rage content. It's all just pushed by the algorithm cuz it gets engaged with (not just hypothetically, this is literally how those algorithms work). Wanna fix this? Find the button on whatever social media it is and say "ignore posts like this" or "do not recommend this content". Block the channel, user, subreddit, whatever. All it does is make you angry at someone you've never encountered, someone you never would've even known about before. Your life is so much easier when random people don't dictate your mood, because the small boost of feeling better than others is outweighed by the arguing, the anger, the helplessness.

[@luckieswordman]

EXACTLY! You’ve been cyberbullied? - turn off the internet.

[@ynnda6155]

This guy gets it.

[@recember]

Facts

[@tonethalegit941]

I've been doing this for years I'm glad people are finally catching on to this

[@dyykkarifin2454]

It doesn't help 😀 I press not interested on all these dumb ass sigma blah blah let's hate women stuff and I also do that on the feminist let's hate men stuff and youtube just keeps recommending that shit to me. It's infuriating because I hate that kind of trash content

[@delsinmcgrath882]

I go to an MMA gym that doubles as a bodybuilding gym. Everyone is very respectful cause there’s a sparring cage right in the middle and you never know who can f you up

[@tappajaav]

Training to fight brings the best out of people

[@YouTubeChillZone]

I noticed this too, and everyone who trained martial arts has the respect that there will always be someone better, so it teaches everyone humility. It's funny how all these "bodybuilders" in commercial gyms have this huge ego and their behavior only resembles wild animals.

[@Veo87]

Yeah, I went to a mixed martial arts gym for a while (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, MMA) and everyone there was nice and respectful. Since we're all taking classes where an instructor is commanding us, none of us can have our phones out either. Those gyms can be expensive, but the people are great.

[@fredricklee]

​@@KZbinChillZone That part, there is always someone better than you 💯

[@MW-dd8vk]

Same here, I go to a Boxing Gym and everyone is there for each other. Sure people can get hurt in sparring but at the end of the day they all bring the best out of each other.

[@sydwelltlhola4211]

This stupidity is slowly creeping into the gyms here in South Africa.

[@powerjolt7215]

Fr. It's saddening

[@kingjasko]

i see it in every aspect of life here in slovenia

[@TanweerGafoo]

Its legit almost all over Cape Town. Most people are going to the gym to shoot content rather than to train.

[@naturaz_Archive]

Yho but why tho

[@agonsfitness7308]

Creates my own home gym after covid. Haven't looked back. Started doing OCR to get a communal aspect to my training. I love it. It saves me so much time and gym fees and my daughter sees me training everyday and follows my example even though she isn't even two yet.

[@davehall17]

This is why I don't use social media. It warps your perspective of everyone around you, when in reality the vast majority of people are decent and respectful.

[@johubify]

This is so true

[@Melly16yr10]

100% true

[@user-bj3ct5rl8b]

PREACH🙏!

[@isabellaeleina]

Men love trashing women now cause of rage bait online

[@johubify]

@@isabellaeleina opposite is true as well Women love thrashing men at their height or bodyshame them in other ways for rage bait Don't let this divide you, it's not a thing about gender or race or anything else, it's just that lame people will be lame regardless of their background

[@BackGuy]

Bro doesn't miss, ever.

[@kapoioBCS]

This was a stupid video tbh

[@PelonStar]

​@@kapoioBCSyour just mad

[@vipgamer4953]

@@kapoioBCS u mad.... brah?

[@jimgibbons1]

@@kapoioBCS You must be one of these corny gym "influencers"

[@kapoioBCS]

@@jimgibbons1 oh the fun boys are mad 😂

[@tgs6027]

Many gym have a strict no filming policy that is rarely enforced....📵

[@noumanintown]

It’s generally no filming in specific areas (e.g. lockers) or a “no filming other people.” Most commercial gym chains have marketing campaigns asking you to tag them in your social media posts because it’s free word-of-mouth for them. GoodLife Fitness in Canada, possibly the biggest chain here, even had a campaign called Become a Fitfluencer.

[@nightfighter7452]

How is it "strict" and also not enforced

[@noumanintown]

@@nightfighter7452 it’s in the terms and conditions and on signs but they usually don’t want to lose paying members unless it’s something extreme (like violence).

[@user-yc9ib2he7l]

Promoting their hoe-dash business on Instagram. That is what the cameras are up to.

[@K.H.A.Y.A.L.I]

I just hate such people.I was 100 kg at 5 foot height at once. I have improved myself, survied diseases and I am 65 kg at 5'8". But the problem is that everyone tries to mock me as I am weak as hell because I was a couch potato and I am becoming stronger every day. It is really hard to keep yourself motivated.

[@bradstical86]

U got this man I was in a similar boat

[@ethanhunt4813]

Hey brother I want to ask you something as you mentioned that your height when you started was 5'0 and when you lost 35 kilos your height was 5'8 At what age did you made this change in your self I'm curious about it as I'm trying to lose 25 kilos

[@ethanhunt4813]

please reply if you see my message

[@danityvanityinsanity]

They should admire the struggle you went through and continue to go through and how you’ve overcome so much! Just know that you are a positive inspiration in courage, inner strength, tenacity, and dedication! Much respect to you!😃👍✨💖✨🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@chahinebourenane6291]

U got it man!

[@Byefriendo]

This shit is why I use a home gym. Nobody there to judge me but myself lol

[@chrissmurray255]

Me too. Although mine's more of a 'collection of weights' than a home gym. But I exercise all the necessary muscle groups, AND I choose the music I listen to. Plus, if it's really hot (I live in Southern Spain), I can exercise in my undies... _just like when you forgot your kit back in school._

[@defaultworkouts]

impossible to build a home gym that replicates the experience of a full size commercial gym as a common man. DEFINETLY NOT POSSIBLE in new york city with the amount of real estate space available. absolutely not. yes in Idaho sure, but not in dense cities.

[@monsterboomer8051]

@@defaultworkouts why not leave NY?

[@defaultworkouts]

@@monsterboomer8051 my income is insanely high...that;s about it. i NEVER eat out as i always shop at stop and shop and cvs with 40% coupons so i am cheap and i never go out (i hate socializing) which is what ny is known for. and american girls (in ny anyway) suck. they are masculine and hate men. so this place is terrible. i only love my paycheck every two weeks...

[@Kathakathan11]

@@defaultworkoutsI literally need 7 feet * 4 feet space to do all My workouts, and then just go for a run.

[@huejazzi]

My gym (Armbrust Pro Gym) has banned tripods during busy hours, and it honestly feels so much better. It's peace of mind knowing I won't end up in a TikTok for looking in someone's general direction. I think all gyms should implement this at some point :)

[@eddiesaldana8921]

You train at a real gym! I’ve heard good things about that place

[@mrzerian11]

Dream!

[@iMisanthrope]

That's exactly the solution I came up with at the 2 minute mark while watching this video! ANYONE caught recording themselves (and recording others') should be banned. These people are narcissistic troublemakers looking to create fake drama for 'clout' and 'clicks'. 👍

[@huejazzi]

@@eddiesaldana8921 It’s amazing man, so many ifbb pros and people who actually go to work out and not make fools of others.

[@Skebaivis]

What about people recording themselves to check their lifting form?

[@knobjob2839]

I feel old posting this, but I remember watching social media in general enter the gym space. More and more friends became more self obsessed with taking pics. The gym used to be like a public bathroom. We are all here to do something hard, smelly, and undignified. Do your business and go.

[@michaelmangan7963]

I feel even older because I remember the gym as a place to meet friends and find a girlfriend. Anytime I went to the gym pretty much anywhere in the world, I would make friends with people, ask for a spot on a lift, work in on sets and take a woman out for a smoothie afterwards. The gym used to be fun.

[@kibskibs498]

Back then, you had to earn to being known. If you weren’t elite, no one gave a shit. Funny part is those forgotten might be more annoying then the influencers, talking about lifts they “did”

[@Ravarnit]

Compasion with public bathroom looks excessive, in some cultures such form of compasion even can make people never return to gym again - all the same, the attitude towards sports should be more respectful than installation on one level deadlifts and... This Its more like factory or manufacture. Place where you should work hard to get some salary and not to be poseur; not the bucket filled with shit (public toilet) that actually social media is.

[@ditz3nfitness]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="391">6:31</a>, This is me... 2 herniated discs, chronic pain for +2 years, only 21 years old. My back is f** for the rest of my life because of listening to advice on social media, and not listening to my body giving off signals of needed rest. DON'T be like me, and PLEASE stay safe and take care of the one and only body you get.

[@TheCorgiLoaf]

Damn, I'm sorry this happened to you! I hope you're able to recover from it and grow stronger. Wishing you the best!

[@yojiviriak675]

Hugs. Please consult Aaron of Squat Uni

[@victorjuister3219]

Check out Neil harrenson

[@defaultworkouts]

i knew what you told me as a child which is why my physica health always took priority over everything in life.

[@bruhman2089]

it's why im so afraid to go to gyms, let alone outside gyms, i train at home, not anything bodybuilding like, just to stay strong and fit. Kudos to all of those humble and actually open minded individuals in gyms 🙏

[@CarthaginianPoet]

outside gyms? what the hell is wrong with calisthenic parks? are you even serious to compare them to actual Gyms? maybe you just live in an effed up area to begin with

[@defaultworkouts]

home gyms cannot compete with commercial variety of equipment, let alone the real estate required...

[@Pannicusthethird]

​@defaultworkouts you lose the variety of machines but you gain the ability to workout exactly how you want to

[@friendly76]

I'm glad that, for whatever reason, my gym isn't like this. And it's a big box gym too. Everyone is respectful and just leaves others alone, young or old, skinny or built, gymrat or newbie. I've never seen anyone get confrontational with anybody nor ridicule anybody.

[@digitalcamaro9708]

Most gyms are like this. I've been to big box gyms, my local YMCA, rec centers, and my college gym. They all have slightly quieter or noisier atmospheres but overall everyone is respectful and even helpful. One more side-effect of these "influencers" is the fact that they scare curious people away from the real world. Everyone I know who is interested won't go to the gym because they're scared of being stared at or recorded. It bugs me how negatively people view normal activities now.

[@gladysluna2533]

I've been a member at probably a dozen gyms and they have always been completely uneventful. I've had the occasional older man try to tell me why an exercise is pointless, and I've been hit on plenty but everyone has always been respectful.

[@graceosullivan1367]

This whole video is just rage bate.

[@lothar654]

It's because they know someone will f*k them up like happend before. People who fight in a ring/cage are more often being polite, because they know.

[@ilias856]

That's like 95% of gyms. Everything is this video is more of an exception, than what is actually happening in general.

[@TheAdamant94]

My guy actually throwing out legitimate cbt therapy techniques with the 10-10-10 rule. Love it.

[@enraikow6109]

Cock and ball torture techniques????

[@a-a-rondavis9438]

Cock and Ball Torture?

[@Nordisk11]

Ah yes cock and ball torture

[@SA-mj3uv]

Banning tripods and recording at videos need to be implemented. Or if they are going to be setting it up and it won't be banned, they should also be told, they can't get mad if other people who pay for the gym walk in line of the camera.

[@sophiebell4758]

Well i think recording yourself For your Form is okay. But it should be the Rule that you never purposefully Film someone Else (If they didnt explicitly told you to Film Them so they can Check their Form For example), and when they end Up in your Video By accidant and you wanna post it, you have to 100% make Them anonymous By blurring/cencoring Them etc.

[@pineappleenjoyer9297]

They? Why not call it by their name? It’s WOMEN.

[@bowserblaster6418]

​@@pineappleenjoyer9297have you not watched the video, its everyone

[@tacticalchunder1207]

Gyms worldwide are absolutely chock full of narcissists. It’s pathetic.

[@attananightshadow]

since the 2020 'stuff' i was able to slowly make a pretty epic (for my needs) home gym; it has cost about 20% less than a membership over the same time period and now that it's as equipped as i need it, saves money. i went to a gym with a friend about a month ago and it wasn't bad, but it wasn't peak time.

[@joedavenport5293]

This makes me grateful for my gym. No influencers or clout chasing twats. It's in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh so most of the members are professionals with real jobs and a few college kids.

[@churn_diesel]

So happy I have my own gym at home. Worst thing I have to deal with is when my son’s friends are over I have to warn them some weird noises are going to happen when I’m squatting.

[@kamo7293]

you know as a teen I used to laugh at gym fail compilations, until I realised that these kinds of videos would be pretty disheartening to a newcomer to the gym. I put myself in their shoes, and imagined how I would feel if my lift was put out there for everyone to laugh at. I stopped watching that stuff. it's not good or healthy

[@ChrisPTY507]

Thank god i have my own home gym and i dipped before this nonsense started taking place. Bunch of narcissists doing whatever it takes just for a bit of attention, likes, and validation from faceless people on the web. It really tells you how insecure are the people who waste time in these childish games, and it also tells you who really goes to the gym training and who goes to the gym to get some clout.

[@whimsy0451]

This man brings justice, compassion and rationality with every analysis. Josh, you do humankind a service. Thank you for your message.

[@fromthehaven94]

The example of a _blind guy_ getting kicked out of a gym for presumably staring at a woman, that's the height of insanity. And I am not an expert, but aren't Instagram and Tik Tok videos capable of editing? Because of they are, these "influencers" need to get a life. Or just not be assholes.

[@sewmetaling]

I am grateful to have the means to have built a home gym so I can avoid the mess that has become the "gym scene." Fitness has become something so weird and toxic and it really sucks. Thanks for all your great videos! You really do your research well, and I find your opinion pieces rather appropriate and reasonable.

[@stevenbaeyens2652]

Oh yes i can totally agree. If Some ‘infuencer’ would get in my face it would be the last time. Im never going to public gym again

[@74kross]

Do you even lift

[@jaykay1848]

you do realise its tightly clothed women that cause a lot of the paranoia setting in gym.

[@sewmetaling]

​@jaykay1848 Women in tight clothes too hard for you to ignore? You sound overly hormonal, maybe you didn't cycle correctly?

[@nikoraasu6929]

@@jaykay1848 You do realise that wannabe "alpha" males also cause a lot of issues?

[@TheBioneer]

This content is so valuable, man! Respect for sharing your personal stories - you quietly prove how much more confident you are than the posers that mock others. Recognising the spotlight effect is what allowed me to overcome my own paruresis 😂 Anyone interested can look up the term… The real trouble is the overcompensation that goes on in the gym. If people just went to have a good time and cared less about what others thought of them or what others were doing, they’d be fitter and happier. Hope your amazing content gets more people to that point :-)

[@julioaurelio]

100%

[@tokroni]

This is why I dont go to gyms. That feeling of people looking, judging , recording and snickering .Now add posting to social media for all their friends to mock and ridicule

[@kristelbrok998]

In my experience, the vast majority of gym-goers are just average people who's there to lift some weights, and go back home 😅 i've been going for a bit over a year, and i've only had nice and pleasant encounters 😊

[@jhm8614]

Ive only seen 1 tropod in my 7 years of gym going to be fair. Maybe it depends on where you live but no issues here.

[@larsporsena9529]

I’ve never seen this shit irl to be fair

[@mypassportpicsux]

I left gyms over a year ago. Once the phones entered the lock rooms on record it was a wrap for me. I can appreciate someone documenting their journey but you won’t atrophy on your drive home.

[@DutchThriceman]

Most people in the gym are nice, I'd say in a cheap chain brand gym there are more a-holes, definitely worth it for me to go to a local privately owned gym that also doesn't allow filming.. makes it a pretty relaxed experience most times.

[@jsnike91]

Social media is the reason for this. Everyone wants to easy way to fame, and getting a “viral” clip to them will get them to where they want to be, or at least that’s what they believe. Realty, they aren’t important at all and their workouts, poses and lifestyle are no different then the hundreds of thousands posting the same exact thing daily.

[@irunthepeg]

Absolutely must watch content. One of the best YT fitness channels right now.

[@michaelmangan7963]

This helped me understand my teen son and my experience with him and his peers in the gym vs my expectations. It’s so crazy that you have to deal with this everyday. When I started working out, it was not like this at all. Also, everyone watched each other and that made the gym fun. I’ve met several romantic partners in gyms. I think my generation is still open to it. But the younger generations must be terrified. Hopefully more videos like this will challenge and change the focus.

[@michaelmangan7963]

Ps I met my current girlfriend and the last three women I dated at gyms eg traditional, yoga, sport-related, so I know my generation is open to being approached in those spaces. But someone in their 20s, maybe early 30s, must be terrified. It’s sad because those used to be the spaces we went to meet our friends. Plus who better to date than someone who likes to workout everyday with you?

[@mattnardo]

Keep in mind that 99% of fit influencers don't make any money only the lucky 1% does make it into a business venture.

[@Melesniannon]

Which makes it worse, not better. Not only is there no tangible benefit to the vast majority of influencers for the public, there's no tangible benefit for them personally. And for that they happily put other people on display.

[@a.h.i267]

@@Melesniannonits all about ego. Sometimes i wonder to myself, theres so many influencers nowadays when compared to even 5 and 10 years ago- who is watching all of them? Great to know that theyre not making any profit. I wish society could go back to being offline, i hate the pressure to be on social media so much.

[@rigbygaming8296]

Easy solution: get out of the gym. The basics still work. Do push ups. Squats, lunges, or split squats with just body weight are still damn effective. Boring, but effective. Find a park, do chin ups or dips on a bar you can find there. Gyms are toxic? Ok… don’t pretend there aren’t other solutions.

[@0vgr.mek.kawi6]

basics aren’t as effective with same amount of given time. Why should I manage to just make ends meet just because people won’t behave

[@xTwilightWolvesx]

Not always an option for everyone. I can’t do push ups because of a wrist injury I’ve had, so I rely on the machines.

[@ordinarryalien]

Dumbbells are enough. People don't have to use machines etc.

[@BaddogSports]

Luckily for me, in the 13 years I’ve been going to my gym, it’s extremely rare to see anyone filming. And if they do, they don’t disturb anyone

[@magusxxx]

One of the first viral gym "fail" videos was of a college kid carrying golf clubs while on a treadmill. With people not realize this was in fact a legitimate training exercise caddies would use during the winter season. My point: Just because you don't understand it doesn't make it a fail.

[@Gym_Invest78]

The quality of this guy's content is insane! This channel deserves a lot more subs!

[@anshulrai7926]

I really like the 10-10-10 rule you mentioned at the end. Made me pause the video and contemplate certain things I've been holding back on. Great video as usual!

[@Ingwerbrot]

I don’t go to Gym anymore, I work out at home. Just better .

[@That1WeirdKid_]

At least everyone is normal in my gym

[@muwafaqmosa5303]

Your blessed.

[@ReyTheGreat809]

I’m glad you dropped a video! Stay active my friend

[@tomlazoriksuccessfitness]

You’re a good man, Josh! Love the sentiments in this video. You’re not only helping to expose the issue, but also offering direct help. Thanks for the video as always, man!

[@himeshsinghshishodiya]

The quality of the videos is pure bliss.

[@kombu9168]

Joey Swole is like The Gym SuperMan, he is a saviour

[@Abdo.R.Mohamed]

As someone who trains *Neck* in the Gym whether (Plates or Cable) and i know i look totally freaking weird , as i am the only one doing it in my Gym .. Trust me no one cares , and even if they laughed u can take it light hearted and laugh with them and make fun of yourself even .. and sometimes they would actually asks at this point u can explain what u're doing , they could learn something or maybe they can correct u and u would learn something too .

[@tappajaav]

What are the benefits of neck training?

[@Venator_K]

Bigger neck looks much better if the rest of your body is also muscular; I'm also the only one that trains it in my gym when I'm there, nobody has ever said anything, I'm blessed with a gym where everybody is always respectful and minds their business

[@oooooba8343]

@@tappajaav looks cool i guess, not worth the sleep apnea though

[@tappajaav]

@@oooooba8343 Really? It causes sleep apnea?

[@oooooba8343]

@@tappajaav it could yeah, just being bigger overall can cause it

[@ditz3nfitness]

I love how you take your time with each upload! It's much more enjoyable!

[@audiox90]

Always top notch man. Thank you.

[@That_one_fragrance_guy]

luckly my gym doesnt allow recording

[@kungfudavie]

I left my last gym because tripods and naked women were everywhere. You would glance and then they would stare at you for 5 mins. Left and found a decent CrossFit gym with a decent free weights section. Only person that videos is the PT for the classes for advertising. 10000% better

[@Kikwatz]

Should be forbidden in every gym.

[@jamesmichaels4979]

It's always the cheapest gyms with the cheapest people

[@MA-ji1iz]

The content you put out is fantastic. This could have easily been a 20+min subject, but you succinctly presented the subject in a digestible 10~min video format. Good work, I'm looking forward to seeing more content from you. You are helping push fitness and athletic culture to be more accessible. Thank you.

[@FrogeNN]

Man i like how Josh don't put videos every week but when he do i enjoy watching it cuz they are good every time, they are made with passion and love, keep the great work Josh much love brother! 🤍

[@rickniu4153]

Astrology for men.. damn im stealing that

[@gil.8674]

I personally blame social media and stupid feminism for this

[@nikoraasu6929]

based

[@Gigachu.]

modern feminism* nothing against actual feminism, I support it truely

[@nikoraasu6929]

@@Gigachu. there is nothing such as modern feminism, feminism has always been the same, and always was a shit movement.

[@Gigachu.]

@@nikoraasu6929 now you are wrong there, being a reasonable man I condemn the act of these clown women in the gyms and the whole " F*ck men " statements made by some shitty women, a.k.a. modern feminists, but hey again they are the branches that certainly affect us, the root cause for feminist movt. wasn't like that, it was for education and equal rights, and that is justified, if you think that it is a shit movt. then well it's your choice but it's the reality bro. And lmao never written this much text in support of feminism but here it was needed for distinction. Thanks

[@Anti_Matters]

This is gold bro. Thanks for this ppl really need to hear this on both sides.

[@simonramzi2406]

Another great video keep it up. Fortunately my gym has seemingly avoided the tripods.

[@leonkennedy9739]

That guy that broke in to that gym looks so much like Donald Glover its nuts.

[@ULTRAOutdoorsman]

The "gym creeps" Tokkers are clearly going for outrage clicks moreso than seeking any kind of camaraderie with a small subset of women who feel (strongly) the same way, but all the same it reinforces the idea that men in many situations have the privileges of a Dalit untouchable who aren't permitted to interact with the upper crust in any way to where even occupying the same general area may be taboo. I have spent hundreds and hundreds - probably even thousands - of hours avoiding any kind of eye contact with or crowding women, let alone saying a word to them, at the gym, save for the few who go out of their way to actually talk to me, simply in the off chance that they may be made more uncomfortable than my presence already makes them. It's not that I expect the police to show up if I ask a woman how her day is, it's that I know that in their ideal world, I don't even exist.

[@saberspamofficial]

Yup. Thats the truth. Demonization of men is a real thing unfortunately

[@PolitiqlyIncorrect_]

I watched this video for sheer entertainment value but I wasn't expecting the nice little message at the end. Love it!

[@kingjasko]

i just bought a kettlebell and do some exercise 3-5 times a week :D

[@Christopher-md7tf]

Tiktok has given a whole generation main character syndrome

[@timcasey1428]

This is why I go to a tiny gym extremely early in the morning.

[@RinkyDunk]

Always pumping out pure quality. Love your work, mate.

[@KindredEmotions]

Fail compilations are probably keeping novice lifters from trying exercises that could help them realize their full potential.

[@ahlee8653]

I am not judging everybody here, but more people who goes to the gym has a bit of narcissism (including myself), and that's fine, as long as you are not affecting anybody. But there are a lot of people who think they are a protagonist of the world! We all are NPC.

[@fidelio9301]

Not everyone

[@doctorvsh]

Omg I saw josh Brett new video and got so excited!!! Commenting before watching

[@seamusc3]

Josh your content is always top class and well thought out. Thank you!

[@JasonCan-wp2fu]

Only the west 😂😂😂😂

[@ennd91]

Women accuse everyone for being creepy or harrassing so they feel pretty and boost their ego. It’s disgusting

[@kristelbrok998]

And men harass everyone for their own gains Or is it only all women, who are toxic?

[@larsporsena9529]

Like .01 percent of women would make a false accusation for clout like that, they’re just the ones posting. Don’t let outliers trick you into misogyny!

[@coffeefox5703]

​@larsporsena9529 Then the 'silent majority' of women need to stop being silent and start calling the crazies amongst their ranks out. Otherwise...

[@kristelbrok998]

@@coffeefox5703 and you dont think we do...?

[@larsporsena9529]

@@coffeefox5703 that isn’t their responsibility. It actually benefits women to see which men are so brittle that they extrapolate the bad behaviours of a few onto the whole gender. That way they can avoid said men. Take responsibility for yourself💪 remember that no one owes you anything

[@user-ne7bv9em1x]

Josh - another amazing production - great job!

[@alexostertag]

Much needed video, spread this much as possible

[@C-Y-M]

"Let him who believes in Allah and the Last Day either speak good or keep silent" -- prophet Muhammad

[@ps-dt7qn]

Religion is of no use

[@ranterraver5959]

Good video man. I’m an avid gym user but I see people all the time who you can tell are there for the first time and they are struggling to figure out where to begin. Having these idiots with cameras all over the place makes it way harder to try, and it also makes me not want to interact with anyone when I’m there, even if I could help someone lift safer. Hopefully this trend ends up dying out.

[@ThatGuy-iz3vy]

Been patiently waiting for new video Nice to get Friday drop 😁👍

[@gman12333]

Another great video Josh! Keep up the good work man.

[@CCCCSRB]

GOATED contet. Keep up the good work💪

[@brycestammerjohan5694]

I just read the page thank you man as someone who is brand new to working out in a gym this is really informative and helpful

[@TT-fn1xb]

Another Josh Brett banger.🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@bigcraigyt]

Great video Josh!

[@IzzyJayLifts]

Glad to see another post

[@yungdraco6075]

Thank you for this dude. You spoke on things that I have been struggling with recently and this helps so much ❤

[@fredricklee]

Great video. Ironically, the Wall Street Journal had an article on people filming in gyms and the debate it follows. Unfortunately, social media just shows a person's true colors.

[@Christopher-ko9op]

Wonderful as ever Josh!

[@davideiaiunese1426]

Bro keep the good work; i appreciate the dedication you put into your craft

[@42neddy]

Great vid Josh!!!! Keep up the good work

[@mooxo5192]

So FUNNY and so SAD - Nice job AGAIN Josh!

[@larsporsena9529]

Great content as always

[@EliHydefitness]

That was a great video summing it up! 💪

[@Afrodo307]

Another Josh Brett video let’s go

[@lukafarkas420]

Discovered your channel today, nice content dude keep it up 💪

[@mac.o_]

Great vid!

[@IdcTRXCN]

Brother thank you. This video surprisingly helped so much.

[@leigh_carmichael]

Nicely done as usual 👌

[@robertq55403]

Greatly enjoyed this

[@mbhill81]

Josh, you’re making great content. Informative, entertaining and well put together - keep it up! 🤙🏼

[@craigswords]

new josh brett post LETS GO

[@shockloaded2010]

Great video mate! 👊

[@michaelgosselin8003]

Great down to earth content my man, it is tough to come across nowadays!

[@krossxeye660]

I work out at a relatively casual place, and when I'm getting physique photos, I always feel nervous about being in someone's way. The spots with good lighting are against the back wall of the main free weight room, and fortunately there's usually a space

[@Second2LastPioneer]

I really wonder how often people are really punished for suspicious behavior. It seems like more of a social media fear than reality.

[@HeatherHolt]

i always enjoy your content. i've been going to the gym and have never felt uncomfortable or bothered by anyone. i never see anyone recording bc our gym doesnt allow it, you can take a pic but no one can be in the background. it would be nice to record myself to see my form but i'd never bother anyone else just for that reason.