Crazy Gym Rules....

[rutman]

I’m at a new gym while on vacation, and I just looked at the “gym rules” that are posted on the wall. See Rule number 6.... well I failed that one, lol. If you’re pushing heavy ass weights until failure, it’s hard to not make some kind of sound.

Who else trains at a gym where they have ridiculous rules?

 

[Glocker]

These are a bit excessive though I would like to see - ZERO TALKING in my gym other than for spotting assistance too many think the iron temple is a place for social hour they dick-ride each other from time they prance in until kiss each other goodby in the parking lot afterwards and there are no chicks in this story.

New guy at my gym all decked-out with his color coordination from head to toe which honestly gets me triggered he looks like a seasoned lifter though I swear on the graves of jesus mary and joseph he cant curl 15 lb without doing the heavy breath noises #irritating-bastard.

 

[Mac11wildcat]

These are a bit excessive though I would like to see - ZERO TALKING in my gym other than for spotting assistance too many think the iron temple is a place for social hour they dick-ride each other from time they prance in until kiss each other goodby in the parking lot afterwards and there are no chicks in this story.

New guy at my gym all decked-out with his color coordination from head to toe which honestly gets me triggered he looks like a seasoned lifter though I swear on the graves of jesus mary and joseph he cant curl 15 lb without doing the heavy breath noises #irritating-bastard.

Wow you must be hardcore.

If you told me to stop enjoying a laugh with my training partner after a hard set I’d tell you to fuck off.

Move the people out of the way if they’re delaying your workout, but otherwise ignore everybody else.

On topic:
Worst ones I’d seen seen are
-no deadlifting
-no dropping weights
-no loud noises
-have to carry your gym shoes in can’t wear them in

 

[Perrin Aybara]

I lift at gyms all over the country when I'm on the road for work. I Google the gyms in an area and really look through all the pictures of them to avoid ending up having to train at one of those planet fitness type gyms. I always look for pictures of squat racks, deadlift platforms, bands and chains, Crossfit stuff, lots of free weights and barbells, and walls of fame with pictures of their people that do shows and meets. You'll probably pay more for a day pass, but it's worth the extra money.

 

[flenser]

I've seen similar signs at a lot of gyms I've used on travel, but have yet to see their rules enforced. I think those signs are meant more as a selling point for potential new members than as actual rules they expect you to follow.

A coworker spends a good bit of time in a town in southern Germany, though, where the only available gym has an unbelievable list of strongly enforced rules. My favorite is he is required to put a towel on the bench before he uses it, and it can't be a towel he's wiped his face with. Someone saw him use "the wrong" towel and reported it, and the owner threatened to ban him if it happened again.

 

[MindlessWork]

I've seen similar signs at a lot of gyms I've used on travel, but have yet to see their rules enforced. I think those signs are meant more as a selling point for potential new members than as actual rules they expect you to follow.

A coworker spends a good bit of time in a town in southern Germany, though, where the only available gym has an unbelievable list of strongly enforced rules. My favorite is he is required to put a towel on the bench before he uses it, and it can't be a towel he's wiped his face with. Someone saw him use "the wrong" towel and reported it, and the owner threatened to ban him if it happened again.

Oh yes those Germans are real sticklers for the rules. I for one also check out gyms in areas I traveled to and also avoid those Planet Fitness type places.

 

[Mac11wildcat]

I’ve been booted from a gym for deadlifting.

They said I broke their water pipes DLing on the second floor.

 

[T-Bagger]

I’ve been booted from a gym for deadlifting.

They said I broke their water pipes DLing on the second floor.

I’m sure if that were really true and you DID break their water pipes, they surely would have sent you the bill.

 

[Mac11wildcat]

I’m sure if that were really true and you DID break their water pipes, they surely would have sent you the bill.

Manager legit said that to me. I was confused as fuck. Your GYM FLOOR holding tons upon tons of iron plates and equipment can’t handle me dropping 600lbs a few times?

 

[T-Bagger]

Manager legit said that to me. I was confused as fuck. Your GYM FLOOR holding tons upon tons of iron plates and equipment can’t handle me dropping 600lbs a few times?

LMAO. Makes perfect sense!

 

[fodsod]

I'd be out just over the "no chalk" rule. I have sweaty hands and I'm not gay, so lifting gloves are a no go.

I always have my bag of chalk with me. The gym I came up in actually has a permanent chalk box stand mounted to the dead lift platform and provides free chalk. Old school all the way.

 

[Mac11wildcat]

I'd be out just over the "no chalk" rule. I have sweaty hands and I'm not gay, so lifting gloves are a no go.

I always have my bag of chalk with me. The gym I came up in actually has a permanent chalk box stand mounted to the dead lift platform and provides free chalk. Old school all the way.

Usually because most guys make an outrageous mess with the chalk and don’t clean it. My gym has a chalk bowl, but the PLs keep it spotless near the monolift.

 

[fodsod]

Usually because most guys make an outrageous mess with the chalk and don’t clean it. My gym has a chalk bowl, but the PLs keep it spotless near the monolift.

100% agree there has to be some care taken with the chalk or it will be a huge mess. It only takes that one asshat that has to chalk his entire body and taint for every single lift to ruin it for everyone. LOL.

 

[Mac11wildcat]

100% agree there has to be some care taken with the chalk or it will be a huge mess. It only takes that one asshat that has to chalk his entire body and taint for every single lift to ruin it for everyone. LOL.

I blame Lebron...

 

[fodsod]

I blame Lebron...

I will say this, my gym is populated by many national level and above power lifters (including the owner) so the chalk use is pretty over the top at times but they're used to it.

At the gyms where that's not the case, the average people don't even know what the chalk is for. Hell, I get asked what my wrist straps are for more than I should.

 

[T-Bagger]

At the gyms where that's not the case, the average people don't even know what the chalk is for. Hell, I get asked what my wrist straps are for more than I should.

LMAO

 

[Perrin Aybara]

I will say this, my gym is populated by many national level and above power lifters (including the owner) so the chalk use is pretty over the top at times but they're used to it.

At the gyms where that's not the case, the average people don't even know what the chalk is for. Hell, I get asked what my wrist straps are for more than I should.

There's a guy at my gym that chalks his hands up and then puts on his lifting gloves.

 

[Mac11wildcat]

There's a guy at my gym that chalks his hands up and then puts on his lifting gloves.

Perfect.

 

[fodsod]

There's a guy at my gym that chalks his hands up and then puts on his lifting gloves.

Well why not? Can't have those gloves slipping off your velvety skin hands.

I see this type of thing and just sigh.

 

[GymRaccoon]

There's a guy at my gym that chalks his hands up and then puts on his lifting gloves.

I've never belonged to a gym where I don't see someone lifting with gardening gloves from time to time. Always cracks me up.