how do you feel about guys at the gym who get a kick out of getting everyone involved

[skim milk]

there's this dude, looks like he's in his 40s but dresses like he's in college and he seems enjoy getting everyone involved with his workout.

I can't be around that guy because he will ask me to spot him. He did it to 4 different guys in a 45 minute period. Either he needs to bring a gym buddy or hire a personal trainer
Maybe he desperately craves social interaction :/

 

[Saint Michael]

Originally posted by: fritolays
Maybe he desperately craves social interaction :/

Um... hello Mr. Pot.

 

[goog40]

A guy at the gym asked you to spot him? What a douche.

 

[BassBomb]

Originally posted by: Saint Michael

Originally posted by: fritolays
Maybe he desperately craves social interaction :/

Um... hello Mr. Pot.

Social interaction? Like making a thread on ATOT?

 

[Whisper]

I've asked multiple people to spot me over the course of my workout, and personally (obviously) see nothing wrong with it. If you don't want to give the guy a spot, just say "no thanks" when he asks.

 

[skim milk]

no, spotting is fine, but it was excessive

 

[BudAshes]

he prolly just wants your nuts.

 

[Deeko]

sounds like you're just a douche.

 

[bignateyk]

What's wrong with asking for a spot? Unless he was doing bicep curls or something...

I always ask for a spot while doing barbell presses, and I usually ask different people so I don't keep interrupting the same persons workout.

 

[Muadib]

Originally posted by: Deeko
sounds like you're just a douche.

:thumbsup:

 

[skim milk]

Originally posted by: BudAshes
he prolly just wants your nuts.

most likely

yeah, I guess I'm a big douche, I spotted him a couple of times and after that it was interfering with my workout

 

[Capt Caveman]

Originally posted by: Muadib

Originally posted by: Deeko
sounds like you're just a douche.

:thumbsup:

You don't ask people to spot you? Then you're not lifting enough weight.

Asking people to spot you or spotting someone that asks you is part of going to a gym. If you don't like the social interaction then buy a Chuck Norris Total Gym.

 

[sjwaste]

Originally posted by: Capt Caveman

Originally posted by: Muadib

Originally posted by: Deeko
sounds like you're just a douche.

:thumbsup:

You don't ask people to spot you? Then you're not lifting enough weight.

Asking people to spot you or spotting someone that asks you is part of going to a gym. If you don't like the social interaction then buy a Chuck Norris Total Gym.

I don't ask for a spot, usually. If someone's doing an exercise that would require a spot, I'll usually just ask to work in, which I guess is a lot like asking for a spot, but since the guy's doing the exact same thing, it's more of a mutual benefit.

I won't ask a random person doing something else for a spot, generally. Worst case, I'll use a machine that approximates it.

 

[Fritzo]

Anyone who exibits "LOOK AT ME" behavior gives me the creeps.

 

[maziwanka]

Originally posted by: goog40
A guy at the gym asked you to spot him? What a douche.

yea. i've def asked ppl to give me a spot when needed.

 

[Mrvile]

lol

Someone posts a thread about being annoyed at someone for asking for a spot excessively and all of ATOT bashes the OP for complaining about asking for a spot at all.

Oh, sometimes I just love ATOT

 

[olds]

Originally posted by: Fritzo
Anyone who exibits "LOOK AT ME" behavior gives me the creeps.

Like starting a thread on ATOT?

 

[TehMac]

L&R ---->

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: Saint Michael

Originally posted by: fritolays
Maybe he desperately craves social interaction :/

Um... hello Mr. Pot.

if you don't need spotters ever than you should just stay home...you are taking up valuable gym real estate.

 

[wheresmybacon]

Originally posted by: fritolays
no, spotting is fine, but it was excessive

Excessive how? Like he had 3 people spotting him doing curls?

 

[blackdogdeek]

vader: the thread backfire is now complete.

 

[IceBergSLiM]

Originally posted by: Muadib

Originally posted by: Deeko
sounds like you're just a douche.

:thumbsup:

 

[Fritzo]

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat

Originally posted by: Fritzo
Anyone who exibits "LOOK AT ME" behavior gives me the creeps.

Like starting a thread on ATOT?

No, but if you started a thread that said "Look how good I am an something...ain't I awesome!" it would sink to that level.

 

[Saint Nick]

better to have a spot than to have the bar laying on your neck

 

[oddyager]

Originally posted by: NightDarker
better to spot then to have the bar laying on your neck

Absolutely. If you are power lifting keep a spotter (a good one) on you or you end up with this .