Funny gym story...

[NapoleanComplex]

I was at the gym this morning, and I saw something that really made me laugh. There was this kid...about 16-18yrs ~130-140lbs....

First: He was doing seated (well he was kind of standing)preacher curls when I walked in. He had the EZ-Curl Bar loaded up w/ a 25lbs plate on each side. He cranked out 4 of the ugliest (smallest range of motion) reps I've seen in a while...not to mention the veins in his head were about to pop. I thought that was odd, but not nearly as odd as watching him throw on another 10lbs plate to each side. This was great. The curl bar almost pulled him over the top of the pad. This was hilarious to me. I knew then that I was going to keep my eye on this kid for some funny stories.


Second: He was heading over to the squat rack. When I saw him load up 225lbs for his first set, I figured this was going to get interesting. Anyway, he managed to spit out 10 reps...which consisted of the slightest bend in the knee. I bet they didn't bend more than 10degrees. The plates were rattling...which meant his knees were shaking like little twigs. I was like ok that was pretty funny. He then proceeded to do the same with 255lbs, then 275lbs. I had finished my workout by the time he had finished his set w/ 275lbs. I walked by and kind of chuckled under my breath. I felt him staring at me, but I knew if I looked at him, I'd totally lose it and prolly piss myself. So I kept walking to the water-fountain...about 20 yards from the squat rack. I took a few sips of water and look over at him, and he was still staring at me w/ this "I'll kick your ass" look on his face. I'm not a big guy, but I was a hell of a lot bigger than this fucker. I squared up and glared right at him, and took a step forward, and asked, "You got a problem?". He immediately looked down at the ground and said nothing. So I left.

BUT...as I was leaving, I turned at the door and watched him plate up 315lbs at the squat rack. I smiled and headed for the locker room.

 

[ohashi]

I'm sorry.

 

[granby140]

shoulda offered him a spot

 

[CPA22]

I look for kids like that too in my gym...instead of making fun I help them out because we were all caught up in how much weight we could lift too when we were younger...

 

[02gixxersix]

You know it's not the 130 lb kids doing that that cracks me up. It's the big ass dudes that still don;t know how to train that crack me up.

 

[JKurz1]

I'm oblivious to everyone else in the gym.....just me and Metallica, Limp bizcuit, or whomever the band of the day is ringing in my head......focus on yourself and train hard......nothing else should matter......

 

[satchboogie]

form form form!

 

[jubei]

I almost always work out alone, but last weekend I got a "buddy" who I see to give me a spot on skull crushers. I was going heavy (for me) and did 145 lbs. x 8. He was like wow your form is incredible. I actually thought it was a little sloppy. Makes you think though...

 

[gtbro1]

maybe that kid thought he was going deeper than he was.Maybe nobody ever told him how silly that looks...and how easily you can injure yourself with too much weight without proper form.

 

[soflaguy]

I am not flaming Napolean, but really it is people like you that makes the gym uncomfortable environment for everyone. It is this exact behavior why other people call people who workout "muscle-heads".
I respect everyone who goes to the gym and tries. But, most of the time I am so much into my workout that I barely even notice anything that goes on there.

Besides, my nephew is 16yo and 6'/140lbs. He couldn't put up a 135lb bp to save his life, but he can throw a fastball better/faster than any guy in my entire gym. I am teaching him form, but those long arms are going to take awhile to fill-in with some muscle. He is frustrated, but I encourage him instead of laughing at him.