Titanium Gear Industries (domestic source)

[Thegreek]

I've spent a lot of time in gyms and have probably trained well over 1000 people how to squat, pull, and lift properly (not really that many as it was never my long term career but just saying). A lot were athletes so they needed to listen and had some motivation but plenty of normal people too and kids.

I very rarely offer unsolicited advice. Kids learning and working is where I'm more likely but even then I put out a feeler first. I do not want to waste my time on someone who thinks they already know everything or wants to tell you what they know (cause I already know by watching that they know jack shit). Also the single worst guy in the gym is the one trying to help or instruct everyone...invariably they know nothing and just run their mouth constantly.

Anyway, watch, put out a feeler to test receptivity. If so and they WANT to learn, then help. Kids are rewarding to help. You really help someone they are thankful. Hell, I wish there were people who knew what they were doing when I was younger. Damn, I had to learn everything the hard way.

As far as form...I also tell them to get a copy of Starting Strength. Best technique book I know of. As far as goals...progressive resistance. Gradual increases add up hugely. 5lbs a week X 52 weeks is crazy fast.

That’s pretty much what I have done and gotten a variety of responses. It is rewarding to work with the ones that appreciate the help. Had one kid that had pretty much signed with a well known college for lacrosse and was working with the high school coach at school but when he would come to the gym he would workout alone. Started a conversation one day because he had that lost look on his face. Helped him out with a few things. At the end I said I’m not looking to train you but please feel free to ask me anything, and he did. I continued to help and he listened and made some great progress.

 

[Thegreek]

Women are more receptive, but then you also have to watch that they don’t think you’re trying to pick up on them.

Yeah that’s a real tough one to pull off. Most women are shields up in the the gym. Which i totally get.

 

[SomeRandoGuy]

Real question fuckers. One of the unwritten rules of the gym is not to offer advice or help to strangers or someone who wasn’t directly asking for it. I get it but how do you all feel about kids in the gym. You think the rule applies to them as well. I have a bunch of kids in my gym that I wouldn’t piss on. Bunch of snowflakes. There are also a bunch that just look lost and could use a little guidance. You think it’s ok to offer it to them or are you still a douche.

I know that if I was in that position I’d absolutely appreciate it based on how I was approached. I’m not social even as an adult and as a kid the idea of approaching someone working out in the gym is a bit intimidating especially with how massive some of y’all are.

 

[Mac11wildcat]

Unwritten rule...eh

If i see a younger individual in the gym about to break themselves I always step in. A 40yr old has ingrained habits. A 16yr old I can help not end up that way. They nearly NEVER carry my instruction to the next time I see them..but I feel good trying.

This goes for squat and deadlift form to just controlling weight on any lift. Some listen. Some don’t. Is what it is. But I had the advantage of learning from a strength coach where most didn’t or don’t. I feel responsible for helping someone I have the ability to.

 

[Urgentfury12]

Yeah that’s a real tough one to pull off. Most women are shields up in the the gym. Which i totally get.

I have the unique advantage of being born with a permanent pissed off look, very rarely will anyone speak to me. 99% of the time it works out in my favor. I’m in the gym to lift not to socialize or be on my phone. However if anyone actually does speak to me or looks for advice I’d be happy to help. I hear it all the time, wow you aren’t anything like you look or damn man Your a pretty nice guy

 

[Mac11wildcat]

I’ve never had the “shielded” woman thing happen. Maybe because I look like I know what I’m doing. Or because I’m not eye fucking them the second they walk in the door. If she’s there to improve and not be seen she’s probably going to be receptive to critique from someone with a decent physique and observable work ethic.

 

[BigBaldBeardGuy]

I’ve never had the “shielded” woman thing happen. Maybe because I look like I know what I’m doing. Or because I’m not eye fucking them the second they walk in the door. If she’s there to improve and not be seen she’s probably going to be receptive to critique from someone with a decent physique and observable work ethic.

I betcha it helps diffuse the situation when the girl is taller than you and pats you on the head when you’re done giving advice! [emoji12] Sorry, couldn’t resist.

 

[MaskedLiberty]

I have the unique advantage of being born with a permanent pissed off look, very rarely will anyone speak to me. 99% of the time it works out in my favor. I’m in the gym to lift not to socialize or be on my phone. However if anyone actually does speak to me or looks for advice I’d be happy to help. I hear it all the time, wow you aren’t anything like you look or damn man Your a pretty nice guy

Yep, unfortunately I have that same look.

Heard just a few days ago a couple young chicks saying they’re were scared to approach me after one was all smiles at me. Like damn, I got that bad of a resting bitch face? Happened to just pop an ear phone up to catch that.

In all honesty I get in some euphoric fucking rage zone in my head and I’m sure my face isn’t pretty when this happens.

Like you said, there to lift. It’s my fucking meditation time.

 

[T-Bagger]

I betcha it helps diffuse the situation when the girl is taller than you and pats you on the head when you’re done giving advice! [emoji12] Sorry, couldn’t resist.

LMFAO, brutal!!!

 

[MaskedLiberty]

I betcha it helps diffuse the situation when the girl is taller than you and pats you on the head when you’re done giving advice! [emoji12] Sorry, couldn’t resist.

That hurt my feelings, ouch.

 

[TitaniumGear (TGI)]

Hey TGI, are you still taking on bulk orders?

Absolutely. Just email the order but PM me to make sure i go check that email addy. Thank you.

 

[Maverick92]

Absolutely. Just email the order but PM me to make sure i go check that email addy. Thank you.

Do you have an updated price list? Or is it the same as the OP in this thread?

 

[TitaniumGear (TGI)]

Do you have an updated price list? Or is it the same as the OP in this thread?

Email me on the old email and i will send you one.

 

[Maverick92]

Email me on the old email and i will send you one.

Email sent. BTC ready.

 

[Dissident]

Real question fuckers. One of the unwritten rules of the gym is not to offer advice or help to strangers or someone who wasn’t directly asking for it. I get it but how do you all feel about kids in the gym. You think the rule applies to them as well. I have a bunch of kids in my gym that I wouldn’t piss on. Bunch of snowflakes. There are also a bunch that just look lost and could use a little guidance. You think it’s ok to offer it to them or are you still a douche.

May have to risk being a douche to find a kid hungry for knowledge. Ask if they need any help. Offer but back off quickly. Everyone can point to a few mentors along the way that made a huge difference in their lives. They may be too proud to ask.

 

[Maverick92]

Email me on the old email and i will send you one.

I sent the order to your email. Get back to me when you can.

 

[LeoTC]

I’ve never had the “shielded” woman thing happen. Maybe because I look like I know what I’m doing. Or because I’m not eye fucking them the second they walk in the door. If she’s there to improve and not be seen she’s probably going to be receptive to critique from someone with a decent physique and observable work ethic.

Don't ever really get that vibe either. But I've always been in environments that just kind of promote familiarity.

I could see it being more an issue in a Judgement Free Zone type place like Planet Fitness or something though. Where there are random members in and out all the time.

 

[TitaniumGear (TGI)]

I sent the order to your email. Get back to me when you can.

Check email.

 

[QueenBee]

I just got back from a girls weekend.
Apparently, my boys threw a party while I was gone!
Today, I was cleaning and found vomit under a blanket all over my couch! What kind of a friend (of one one of my boys’) hides their vomit under a blanket, then leaves?!

 

[Blange89]

I just got back from a girls weekend.
Apparently, my boys threw a party while I was gone!
Today, I was cleaning and found vomit under a blanket all over my couch! What kind of a friend (of one one of my boys’) hides their vomit under a blanket, then leaves?!

Lol I've done shit like that