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Thread: What impresses you at the gym?

post 1564991441 10-30-2018, 04:36 PM
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strong OHP

strict form

someone lifting without their phone
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Originally Posted By Ratfish⏩
i'm impressed when old dudes don't flaunt their naked bodies in the locker room and don't use the hand dryer on their foot-long scrotum
Haha. I went into the locker room yesterday and no joke a dude was stood bollock naked facing the entrance putting talc all over his cock and balls... Not even a small amount either, like legit lifting his dong up and smothering that **** til it looked like one of those Roman statues. Mind was totally blown because he was doing it since I walked in, took a piss threw my stuff in the locker and he was still talcing it up..



OT anything above 100kg (225) bench, anything about 150k deadlift and anything above 140k squat. I never see any of those at my gym,l. Some old dude was busting out around 100kg clean and jerk which was pretty impressive the other week too
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post 1564997281 10-30-2018, 05:48 PM
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when i hear a random brah slam his weights then grunts to assert his dominance.
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post 1565190801 11-02-2018, 07:12 AM
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Girls/Guys who are in incredible shape.
Girls who can do pull ups for reps.
Out of shape people who turn up consistently and lose weight.
People with crazy flexibility/gymnastic skills.
Really heavy barbell lifts (who can't be impressed by that?).
People being generally nice to each other.
post 1565190971 11-02-2018, 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted By arn710⏩
I'm impressed every time I see someone in the gym pushing themselves outside their comfort zone.
Came to post this, related to RPE. Too many people infer that because a 300lb deadlift is easyfor themthat others must not be pushing themselves hard enough if they struggle with it. And that is comparison based RPE which makes absolutely 0 sense. If someone is training hard, you'll see it. And I find those people a motivation in the gym as opposed to guys doing 4 sets in 25 minutes on the flat bench and constantly typing on their cell phones between sets.

This plus gym etiquette makes for a great workout environment.
post 1565195841 11-02-2018, 08:33 AM
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Chicks anus's and tits when bent over wearing the tightest yoga pants of all time and a sports bra
post 1565196261 11-02-2018, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted By snailsrus⏩
When I see a deadlift over 650lbs, bench over 300, squat over 500, 100lb + dumb bells
interesting, a 300 lb. bench and a 650 deadlift and/or 500 lb. squat are worlds apart
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post 1565196761 11-02-2018, 08:43 AM
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At this point with all the hipster dweebs hanging out in there all the time, I'm mildly impressed with anyone for simply refraining from acting like a total douche. Low expectations of others in the gym crew.
post 1565196871 11-02-2018, 08:44 AM
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Probably people putting their stuff away and wiping the equipment after they use it and people being generally decent human beings.
post 1565197081 11-02-2018, 08:50 AM
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Today some older dude (just realized I'm ****ing 44...older than me, probably mid-50s) politely asked if I was done with the rack, I said yes, he then proceeded to do a couple sets of warmup squats, worked up to 245 with perfect form and good depth. Then he re-racked everything.

Basically excellent gym etiquette, proper use and care of the equipment, and actually did real lifts with a decent amount of weight. A gym unicorn, and one I hardly ever see anymore.
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post 1565197211 11-02-2018, 08:51 AM
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In this particular order:

*Disabled people lifting weights
*Fat people busting their ass at the gym
*Anyone looking like they're busting their ass at the gym. Whether you're lifting 10 lbs or 100 lb dumbbells, if your form is good and it looks like you're challenging yourself, it's impressive enough.
*Women that are there to lift and not just look pretty in tights

Had a 1-legged amputee lift at my gym years ago and the dude was jacked. Never did any heavy weights but the dude was in good shape and was pretty impressive. Nice guy, as well.
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post 1565224441 11-02-2018, 02:37 PM
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post 1565233221 11-02-2018, 04:47 PM
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Overweight people who you can tell feel conspicuous but are there working out anyway.

People lifting with really good control over their reps.

People who leave their cell phones in the locker room.
post 1566795031 11-21-2018, 09:30 AM
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i'm impressed by brutal strength
post 1566795381 11-21-2018, 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted By Jacobcapra⏩
interesting, a 300 lb. bench and a 650 deadlift and/or 500 lb. squat are worlds apart
Given you train your entire body yes

But in my gym I have exactly seen one guy squatting above 3 plates and I see people benching 3plates (for 1-3 reps only though) almost on a weekly basis.

95% of them don't squat/deadlift though and even if they do they squat 165.

80% of gymgoers are skipping legday in my area or just do some "500" legpress for reps

it's that bad.
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post 1566796341 11-21-2018, 09:45 AM
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I guess when people lift very heavy with good form.

Young kids who are there all the time and actually work out hard and don't fuk around with friends.

Girls who lift with barbells and not that stupid fluff booty work and 5 lb dumbbells.

A heavy strict press, that actually has full ROM. Rarely see it in my gym.
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post 1566797071 11-21-2018, 09:54 AM
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2 plate strict OHP
4+ plate squats
5+ plate deadlifts

If I see someone throwing out 5 reps with 3 plates on the bench with good form thatโ€™s impressive.

A lean physique is impressive too if the dude has decent size.... and girls who throw barbells around doing deads and squats with 45lb iron plates and not the full diameter bumper plates that weigh less.
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post 1566799231 11-21-2018, 10:18 AM
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Lean mass. Anyone can bloat max and move a lot of weight. Anyone can be a twink and be ripped with visible abs.
post 1566799571 11-21-2018, 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted By Silencespeaks⏩
Handsome face
Proof that you dont need to lift when it is all about the face.
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post 1566799971 11-21-2018, 10:29 AM
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People who are sub 10% bodyfat, or same sort of bodyfat levels for girls (basically lean)

Small waists/V tapers

People who do gymnastic/callisthetic style workouts, balance impresses me a lot.

9/10+ girls

Strength to low body weight ratios
post 1566800081 11-21-2018, 10:31 AM
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People that can hit the woodway curve hard for 30 minutes straight

People that can DB bench press >100lbs

People who are strong and have excellent fitness

Girls that know what they are doing and are tight bodied and petite
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post 1566800091 11-21-2018, 10:31 AM
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Strong people that look like they lift
post 1566800231 11-21-2018, 10:33 AM
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deadlift 5 plate
bench 3 plate
squat 4 plates

if i see any of those, i watch
I keep pushing because I think I'm untouchable. But I'll learn the hard way because I'm only a popcorn fart away from a 30 day ban.
post 1566800441 11-21-2018, 10:36 AM
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Seeing people work hard, and give it their all.....with proper form.
post 1566800701 11-21-2018, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted By Postmort3m⏩
People who just keep to themselves and lift
Very rare to see nowadays. A female co-worker bitches, because she works out at Planet Fitness, and a Sgt, who works out there, will just socialize with her non-stop, and interfere with her workout.

She tells me this, expecting sympathy and i tell her it's her own fault. One, for working out at such a crap gym, and two, for allowing it to happen.
post 1566800781 11-21-2018, 10:42 AM
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Larry wheels and tons of pros used to come to my gym so no weight is impressive. But seeing people with canes or 1 arm find ways to train is impressive.
post 1566800851 11-21-2018, 10:43 AM
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when ever i see a new fat agnus in some gym shark tights doing the most.
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post 1566801011 11-21-2018, 10:45 AM
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The lunk alarm......gymtimidation is a thing of the past!

Also proper form at all times
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When you walk in the gym and feel that energy you know it's gonna be a great session.
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every time i skip rope i impress myself and undoubtedly everyone within eye shot
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