Annoying gym bros reddit A place away from r/bodybuilding and r/steroids to discuss whether the people Gym bro culture is zyzz wannabes who all talk exactly the same. Or check it out in the app stores But it’s annoying for others in the gym (me). Even if you can get them to talk about something besides the gym and body building they When I first started I was TERRIFIED of how intimidating all the gym bros were. Taking classes really liberated me, an instructor would give me corrections and I know exactly what I should be 124 votes, 67 comments. Edit: Just to clarify, I There’s a big misconception about gym bros and health. If a staff member, specifically a trainer, came up to me, then I would listen. Not to mention the natty vs not/ fake natural vicious back and forth, accusations of PED use can start legit beef. it's a flattering side angle that shows I'm fit. people who just constantly post their gains and use gym terms 24/7. A month of programming. Or check it out in the app stores TOPICS Climber bros are annoying . Even at the Bro-ist gym out there your going to have people bust your balls. . It’s like veganism, they don’t know when to shut up and drop it. first, I'm talking about those who go to the gym to lose weight then transform their bodies with body building training, body building is mostly for show, if you want a passport bros gym bros alpha bros bros of any sort the threat posed to our nefarious feminist agenda by the wily counterattacks of those dratted, cunning bros The key to understanding the course of our conversation is to realize that we are both human beings with full internal lives and varied interests. especially on Reddit doing the usual in rallying against something new, but AI art being bad now is good. They make it their life’s goal to push me down and I can’t help starting to see it effect how I think about myself. I honestly think a lot of what you are observing is you projecting your own insecurities onto gym bros. So fake and not genuine and it sucks seeing her get brand deals and not be grateful for them and for the supporters who got her there. Most gen pop gym bros will vary their training styles throughout the years. Even with that, this guy’s behavior kept drawing my attention. There's also the perceived risk associated with it. Obviously you can't compare 1 public gym to gym culture as a whole but in my experience I don't see it as bad as you see on social media. Regarding exercise routines, I need to “follow” someone- it can be a premade exercise sheet or -my late love- FitOn. When I’m at the gym, I’m in the zone looking at my fitness watch, logging stats or looking at my sneakers. Or check it out in the app stores TOPICS. At the heart of it, XRP is purely speculatory, BTC is somewhat pure speculation unless you argue that solving the Byzantine problem first and the size and decentralisation that the network now has gives it underlying value, which I would argue is People who workout chronically are shallow and self absorbed. " Then a lot of y'all get really angry when it doesn't work. Actual difference in weight training with regard to loading/volume, periodization, and specificity is probably 10%-20% of the equation. Ok to note it and move on as best you can. When someone says it doesn’t work for them, it means it doesn’t freaking work for them. It isn't actually easy to do, even if the recipes were simple (his aren't), because the majority of people don't make YouTube videos for a living and don't have time to grind their own meat and make from-scratch buns every time they want a burger. i’m talking more about the people who post about it ALL the time. I've lost about 30 lb and my body doesn't hurt anymore. It takes all kinds. It's not something that I talked about or indicated in my profile (no gym or shirtless selfies) so maybe I'm not the type of guy you're describing. I understand this question may be very subjective but trying to find a consensus, if women generally say they don't like gym bros, yet those I don't think you understand how economics works. She loves the look of those giant meathead muscles so she’s still determined to find a decent one. My gym has a few guys that are really jacked, but holy shit its like every time they come in, they usually have their girl/gym fuck buddy, some dude their training, their bro, their My issue is that a few months ago I was with some friends and one of them introduced me to one of his cousins, he seemed cool and we were talking about hitting the gym, once we figured out I go to a gym close to his he asked me if he could join me, "sure" I said, thought I finally found a gym bro to go with everyday, as I go with my girlfriend (24/F) but I still wanted to have a gym I joined the gym like a week ago and I had assumed gym bros are egotistic people that would mock me because of my low weights. i work in a small local climbing gym and don’t have bros like that, but when i go to the big corporate gyms or even climb at universities there’s men like that everywhere! the only thing That's a victim mentality thing that most people on Reddit suffer from, hence your downvotes Reply reply (climbing gyms are kinda a rip off) tech things though. It's for some reason a lot more fun there. I'm mostly curious. Maybe the bro doesn't know where to Before I got divorced I used to dislike gym bros thinking they were self centered and vain. All the people who act like going to the gym is some huge battle that they face every day that takes discipline and spirit; like bro you’re lifting weights in an air conditioned gym you’re not storming the beaches of Normandy. Is this the Someone whose entire personality revolves around being at the gym. some fancier gyms have like smoothie shop/ protein powder/ swag shops attached to them. Weights on the bar in the squat rack but you haven’t seen anybody in there for at least 20 minutes? 50% chance someone was a strong These guys make me so embarrassed to say that I go to the gym and make me feel like shit for being a woman and being weaker than them. Moreover, it takes some serious time to cook six flavorful meals every day. But, when I say fitness is important to me, I mean personally, not as a shared lifestyle thing. Today I picked up the courage to ask a gym bro to teach me an exercise and two other gym bros How many times I've had to say that when I go about my life, getting to know people and participating in social activities, work, or going to the gym. I do notice that guys will spray beta at other guys, too, so I'm not sure if it happens more often with the women at my gym. Here I’m a gym bro. The gym that I had had such negative experiences in was a campus gym provided by my former university (which I no longer attend classes at). And I think they would find adherence to be the biggest factor, and I also think an inherent resistance to stagnation is a big one as well And your reasoning behind a gym are kinda overplayed and very miniscule in the toxicity or gym bro time!! Cause my nephews a meathead. In the 90s, "bro" morphed into "brah", but only surfer/skater dudes talked like that. i usually turned a gym over to blue in the morning. You’ll get too hot and sweaty. The price of the gym wouldn't necessarily be any lower. Keep going to the gym, to improve your life and health, eat healthy and have a good sleep schedule. we’re talking constant instagram notes, stories, tik toks, snap stories. Or check it out in the app stores I hated it at home. The only knowledge I had of lifting was through watching youtube videos on how to do the different lifts. Not a body builder, but I stay fit. Thank you for sharing, and yes it’s fucking annoying as hell. Jim that works out 45 minutes 4 times a week won’t all of a sudden get jacked. Usually, “gym bro” has negative connotations, and is used to complain about people who make the gym an unpleasant place to be. Love the gym bro. He hit me up online while I was working out asking to meet him in the sauna. I despise the preachy culture of the gym. I've been going to the gym for a lot of years and I often wonder what type of gym goer people find irritating. Very strange world that gym culture. You are a guy who likes going to the gym. r/annoyinggymgirls: we don't hate women, we hate annoying gym brat thirst trap behaviour Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. I bet you could go to 365 different gyms in a year and not encounter View community ranking In the Top 1% of largest communities on Reddit. The gym is already disgusting beyond imagination. Sure there are lots of HIIT gyms out there but I liked this one. When I got to the gym, the guy was already there, he had bought a day pass. I tried this on the benchpress, the legpress, and other various machines. You're also tired from the gym. I've come to discover they are literally the most insecure things on the planet that are just dying for cuddles, compliments, and a pegging (all which I Every gym I've ever trained at is full of old "gym bros" doing crazy exercises and 3cm range of motion with insane weights. I want to workout alongside men and not make this a gender issue but it’s hard to feel comfortable as a woman in the gym sometimes and it’s like they truly do not understand this. Tbh this post could be adressed to anybody, whatever their gender is, wanting to hook up/pick up in a gym. I'm not actually "bending," B. My gym has a very mixed crowd of teens- elderly, inexperienced- very experienced patrons. "Hey bro, I was using that machine. and it’s very in your face because the culture influences how/what you talk about, Nothing is 'better' in isolation. Easier and also cooler for a lot of women. #5 sounds like he might be fishing for some info, might be interested in something more than gym-bros, but at least he's open-minded. yeah and we also have to recognize that some behaviors that are harmful to us are not harmful to other people. We do whatever it takes to look good including steroids, do you think those are healthy? Diet is a major factor in body Who are the most annoying people at your gym? Vote, vote, vote unless you don't even lift. Reply reply Very few brawny bros in my gym! Lastly, give yourself a break with the “ideal body” crap. One sided and selfish. Getting a job at let’s say BX is also harder than getting a job at Google, sometimes because The amount of groupies that a few people have at the gym. Exercise is great and so is eating healthy but when it gets to the point that all you talk about is the gym it’s odd. Stocks have some underlying value, plus speculation. I like being here because I like to not worry about my weekends. The motivation was there, but I'd struggle a lot with the physical part. He does this on everything. ive fought them on occasion since im Posted by u/[Deleted Account] - 8 votes and 55 comments YES! Unless you work at said gym as a personal trainer (staff), there's no need to approach someone about bad form. Hitting PRs takes actual effort and dedication. Not how much it costs to open a gym. There’s a big misconception about gym bros and health. In my experience high end finance bros are actually intelligent, pretty quiet and reserved. The "Bro" groups are typically the least drama and least judgy of all of them. Gym or gym-at-home, what others say it’s consistency. European here and frequent gym goer 4-5 days a week to build up some visible muscle but mostly tone, I know exactly what type you're talking about. Because it’s not. They’re super secure too, no worries about them falling off. I hear teenage GIRLS at Starbucks saying to each other, “I’m like, bro, that’s why no one likes you,” Can we all just stop? For real, bro EDIT: This goes beyond simple semantics. They’re a weird character that I haven’t really played to their best potential but I think they can be quite neat with the yoga poses hitting in more directions than expected 100% agree. Not a douchebage or a jerk. it's enough weight that it sparks interest in those who are inclined to care about these things (aka the people I want to attract), and C. Open comment sort options Secondly, your point about gym ownership and the overall vibe of the establishment is a very good point to focus on. A community for Redditors to discuss any topics relating to general fitness; with an Yeah, thsi dude is cringe and has not been to a gym. At my gym, there are a few of each machines, but we only have one for sitting calf-raises. Bodybuilder bro is probably blasting a gram of test per week. I feel turned off by just the overall gym culture. Unless it’s your job (personal trainer or diet coach) it’s so irritating having a conversation with a person who won’t stop babbling about the gym. Especially when there’s also people who call dibs on stuff they aren’t even using in the gym too. They all started out as either shrimps or overweight too. I just get annoyed when it's obviously clueless macho gym bros dropping the weights for effect/not choosing an appropriate weight for their ability. Now if the bros could talk to the nerds, and the nerds could talk to the bros, maybe everyone could help each other out. So recently on TikTok, I’ve seen way too many shirtless gym guys on live practically fishing for compliments from the thirsty people in the comments lmao. Open gate but fights in the yard? I had a friend when I was in Capoeira, he was skinny back then, and nice and we had a great friendship When we stopped training Capoeira, I would still see his Facebook posts, he started going to the gym, grew a lot of muscle (but I wouldn't be so sure about actual strength) and he totally changed, he started acting as if he was better than other people, he would criticize Most men rank women more highly in attractiveness than vice versa anyway. That's because humans are amazing Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. The real gym bro. What i dscribe is a gym bro i guess, and its an amazing thing to have! How much does appearance matter (other than age/gender, which could indicate that you have things in common)? Gender does not matter, but only that you train with someone with simular physcique as you, unfortunatly that most times mean men with men and wimen with wimen :-) Am I the only one that gets annoyed at the shirtless gym bros on TikTok live? This is more of a rant but it’s been annoying me lol. TikTok has definitely warped the perception of realistic aesthetic goals with good lighting, posed content and the most random irrelevant workouts, but it’s really nice to see the younger generation The gym bro is annoying, but at least they're being productive and are passionate about pursuing their goals. Many such cases I don’t even have bros at the gym I regularly overhear other lifters making fun of me to eachother Although I have brought my friend. The annoying group of teen/college kids that crowd around a single machine or cables at my gym, none of them wear Gymshark which still doesn't matter because they're wasting everyone else's time, as well as their own Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. He will stay at the gym for 5-6 hours at a time which in itself is annoying, but there's more! He goes into the weight room and puts as much weight as he can fit on the squat rack and proceeds to do 1/4 of a squat. Usually not. Tell her, look sorry you think I stink. Or check it out in the app stores Maybe I'm the most irritating gym guyshit. I’ve been going to the gym for 10 years. Even when their projected motivations are “To be healthy” they are lying. Possibly combined with coming from a family with a similar build, if their mother had some extra weight. The short, no. Over too quickly or otherwise just plain bad. In short, they’ve all live up to the gym bro stereotype. Especially when you know for a fact half of those people won't Don’t misunderstand, I am not saying the gym is bad. I hate gym culture, it leads to an unpractical lifestyle and is mostly for looks rather than health . Or check it out in the app stores It super fucking annoying, and I would argue that it’s more annoying than gym culture In my personal experiences a lot of gym bros are down to earth unless they're obviously the obvious douche bags you can see from a mile away. It’s no coincidence the people who get yoked on roids are also the ones who spend hours in A "gym bro" if you will. Without those "non-gym-users". Or check it out in the app stores Bodybuilders are so toxic and annoying. The other 80% - 90% is which drugs they're taking and the dosages. High end finance bro > high end tech bro > big law bro. Sort by: She's even used gym equipment that other people couldn't use to barricade the baby a bit. You’re not getting a full workout. Some people probably do not like the idea of sweating at work but the ‘bro’ types are people who are usually already in the gym so they don’t might a View community ranking In the Top 1% of largest communities on Reddit. I subscribed to the emails so I regularly get different exercise suggestions and they always have a U Tube View community ranking In the Top 5% of largest communities on Reddit. If youre a woman or a man who doesn’t look like you know exactly what youre doing they may try to help correct your form. 8 Rule 8 - Be respectful to other users at all times and conduct your behaviour in a civil manner I am on the frontlines of zoomer fitness culture bc I go to a college gym, and it's pretty bleak and annoying. (Knew a guy who literally brought his own weights in each We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. You post this sounding like you’ve never once stepped foot in a gym and only see social media posts from “influencers” or whatever happens on your feed. Yeah, that's my point - most people don't have the time or energy to make everything from scratch. There's a community for whatever you're interested in on Reddit. The price of the gym is based on how much people are willing to pay for gym memberships. For Instagram while doing weird shit = no. do you girls find gym bros cringe? genuine question I had a gf when i was a little fat. I work at a gym. Get feedback on 400+ exercises, track progress, and compete with friends. The Bros Guys, we hate to interrupt your fifth chest/bi's workout of the week, but here's the thing. If you want to superset on machines wait until no one is here. However I think it has more to do with how they still see themselves in that light internally as their inner selves. The only way to redeem yourself is View community ranking In the Top 1% of largest communities on Reddit. I’ve been an avid gym goer for 10+ years and I could count on one hand the number of douchebags I’ve encountered while there. listen up, its called life and shitty people happen all throughout it. I'm here to workout. they would just generally be massive “bros”. It's not like this, there are a few people who does this shit ever. There has always been annoying people at gyms. Before I started going to the gym in late January, all I heard online was "Just go to the gym, bro!" "Good health habits will fix your mental issues!" "Just go to the gym and it'll fix your depression!" Well, it's been 5 months. Besides, there are already plenty of 'experienced' gym users at my gym who happily leaves weights lying all over the floor. Aave is similar, if Uniswap turns on fee sharing it would have underlying value. I went for two weeks and was hooked. I’d just say in the world of fitness, getting bulky is about the easiest thing to do. The sex has either been very rough but in an uncoordinated and unfun way. Any gym can have clueless trainers/coaches. I also belong to a much better Posted by u/[Deleted Account] - 3 votes and 23 comments Gyms need to crack down on filming. True, I mean everything is relative. You’re right, if some girl who wasn’t conventionally attractive did the “hawk tuah” stupid fucking shit, it wouldn’t blow up at all. It's pretty easy to differentiate between the two and I've only come across the latter at a gym in UK; a guy loading 140kg onto barbell above handrail of the stairs and loading onto his back, walking down onto bench press and donig 2-3 reps while everyone staring and recently I started going to the gym and taking it seriously but some people just make it so depressing whenever I workout someone would come up and be like don't do like this and do this even tho what they tell to do never makes me feel any muscle group, for example, today I was doing cable rows and I do like 5 sets of it 35-40-45-50-55 kg and Gym bros follow precise workout routines, track their nutrition, and prioritise recuperation and rest. If I manage a gym and have watched 11 year old annoying school kids become 16 year old serious lifters who hype each other up and lift really well. I love strength training because it makes me feel awesome! I’m 54 and have been at it for 9 years now and I’m also We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Share Sort by: Top. Most gymbro (female or male) would agree on the fact that the gym arent the place for it and that nothing is more annoying than peopld coming to the gym with the soule purpose of getting some pussy/dick. Likes partying, sex, sports, etc. Now I just like going to the gym and running in the treadmill and doing some light weightlifting to help me avoid injuries from running. So what if newbies have bad etiquette? Everyone has to start somewhere why not help them and give them advice on what to do. It's really wholesome in the end when they defend Mob and we realize they took a lot of inspiration from Mob, as he kept pushing himself and it I just started going to the gym again after a long hiatus and have just been going every morning because it’s convenient and I’m in the routine now. Like %90 percent of all Gym bros, I was inducted into fitness against my will by the power of forbidden pre. Easier to just eat It's a tricky situation! I get easily distracted when people drop their weights loudly, but you also have to accept some noise at the gym. I just go in the morning with the other old people – the other times it's the perm bros in packs and women in the gymshark biki top filming an 85 lb bench with a tripod. Internet Culture (Viral) Amazing; Animals & Pets That annoying gym couple who always work out together Archived post. I never match with gym dudes. You said so your self this guy knows everyone at the gym its his playground and your in it(in his mind). You works hard for the body you want and pay to put in time there. I used to go to a college gym one year ago (I came back to study again) and there was a group of 10-12 guys that all trained together. I actually have 2 other "gym" games in my A large portion of gym bros were once overweight. Absolutely hilarious and a worthy pick as part of the legacy of Nintendo. Even some PFs have a few of those types sprinkled in but the majority of people just want to put headphones in and workout, myself included. Every morning at the gym the same guy would inevitably choose the treadmill next to me, crank up the incline, hold onto the front, and walk uphill. She clout chases like crazy but hides behind a gym girlie facade. I work with a tight schedule, so I wanted to use it, but the lady standing next to it was chatting with her friends and it didn't seem like she was going to start any time soon. I had a guy ask what I was up to, told him I was about to head to the gym. Lots of women that come to my gym (which is a personal training studio, not one of those meat-market gyms) wear leggings with varying tops. It is amazing what a hot body will do. This was not only annoying because it is so dumb, but the way he walked, he pushed forward with every step. I'd spend like half an hour extra trying to regain a pump or cramming in quality work. Men try to skip me ALL the time. It is such a mainstream pop culture thing to say, and it sounds so dumb. Then, they lowered their membership to $10 a month. Confidence was all time high, I was relaxed, my appetite was good, I slept well, the physical gains were amazing, anything that remotely looked like a Posted by u/Delicious_Discount67 - 14 votes and 8 comments Lil bro needs to learn respect, especially to family, I don't usually condone violence but its better you beat him the fuck up for what he did then someone else because i get that at 15 you think you are some-what invincible. There are also gym bros that are dumb, and have no interest in any subjects. Reply reply dice-enthusiast Yeah this gym bro is definitely up there as well. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Always paying attention to what I ate. It's not your job. I like classes and free weights. Anytime Fitness - Current gym membership, have been to gyms in Nebraska, Minnesota, and several locations in Louisiana. He was trying to reach out to you. However, this is entirely context dependant; someone may need >5 minutes to recover between sets of squats or deadlifts, but only 1 minute for tricep pushdowns. Gym bros will go anything to maintain their gains, doesnt matter gym closed or not It's more irritating than being assholes (they worked hard for their bodies why can't they be proud of it). Way too many people think fitness is about being a tough guy or The only people at my gym drinking anything other than water are the guys doing 8x20 curls and sipping a brightly colored (probably expensive) drink out of a brand new shaker bottle with the sticker still on it. I told him what gym I went to, which was a mistake. Whether the reason is they don't find it attractive, it's a self conscience thing, etc. No matter how much you pay or how far you travel you Cannot escape them!!! Welcome to the current TOP 4 Worst Gym Bro/Gym Users! Online COACHINING/DIET Plan For the most part my public gym (other than being crowded at times) seemed pretty comparable to my work gym. A full gym and you’re saving 3-4 machines with your sweatshirt, phone, and water bottle is ridiculous. Form personal A lot of gym bro's are kind of macho meat heads and cooking, which I'm guessing they see as below their fake-alpha status, takes a little creativity at the end of the day. Sooo many "weight lifters" at my gym only bench press. he checks his deviantart between sets and does an ironic gary vee motivational Millennial here, really hated NPH show, Bros overall was hard to watch, I cringed a lot, so you're probably onto something. But I'm here for me. By removing real equipment, they remove real gym users, which is important since real gym goers go 4-6 day's a week. I feel like they find gym bros attractive but find it annoying when they ramble on about their workout routines (at least that's what my girlfriends say about gym bros) I always hated going to the gym just for the sake of it, so I decided to give martial arts a try. The guy who does them is a little annoying to listen to but I think he has good exercise suggestions. I'm currently running a high frequency, dog crap style, full body program where I'm training 5 days full body a week, but high intensity. also the “bro” vibes are just overall not very welcoming or comfortable for anyone outside the niche. My gym membership is expensive, since it’s a specialty gym. Day one is shoulders and triceps, day two is chest and biceps and Random Korean American just stopping by to agree with everything you said - actually literally coming back from the gym where the trainer was flirting with a cute girl on the hack squat machine whichh pissed me off i go to a youngish gym where everyones 20-40 and the problem with this place is they all try and outdo one another silently in terms of how heavy they lift etc such a Lol thank you for your unsolicited critique, apropos of nothing. TBH, I wouldn't even take a random gym-goer seriously if they approached me to talk about form. I have always left tired and feeling down. Your question here is a great example of why ‘tech bros’ are annoying. Squats are not always the superior exercise that so many try to claim it is. We don’t read the rules, but we’ll post anyway Annoying person at the gym starterpack. I don't think it's about not understanding. There is a gym in the next town over that has fantastic setting that’s fun and very different from my gym but wow is it a bro haven. Either way, it's the same gym, and we all have to share it – whether we like it or not. Talking about something you did as a job years ago, if it's not relevant to the current conversation, is lame. like i get it, theyre on steroids. Search reddit for anyone claiming a nasm pt certification and you will see it in action. You have equal right to the gym and equal right to speak your mind. You can go to the gym with / be friends with gym bros, 6. it’s annoying because of how accepted it is, whereas other hobbies would be put I vote this one! The gym isn't meant to be a place of pristine cleanliness and pretty smells. If he's a stereotypical "straight bro jock" and you're "campy," he might be closeted and looking a gay guy to talk to - either because he's curious or hoping to come out a little bit. The bro using multiple machines really gets under my skin. I hadn’t considered it before, but it makes sense now. You know, like people. Why are you making it worse? It takes three seconds. But either way, it was his opinion. I wasn't in the gym with you so I don't know if this guys comment was valid. This only helps you. It's pretty hard for a guy in his early twenties to find the money for six flavorful meals every day. Bro, not gonna BS you or give you some "poor you" sob story. That existed long before crossfit and 90% of training certifications are 500$ or less and maybe a test. Another thing is that a good leg day session leaves you bow legged for like a week and it can be super annoying to deal with when going about your day. Gym dudes don’t like to go to brunch, or sleep in late, or get donuts at 2 am. BUT my programming is through the Juggernaut site and is about $30/month - making it a more realistic possibility for friends/family. Internet Culture (Viral) Amazing; those mfs just go “Allah knows the best” or the fucking annoying “It is not the eyes that are blind, but it is the heart” LIKE ASTAGFIRULLAH WTF IS WRONG WITH YOU!!! Share Add a Comment. gym bfs however are the worst thing to ever exist i hope they all die, get exterminated off the face of the earth, get destroyed by their inner demons or get taken by satan himself 😇 ️ Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. Don’t get me wrong. I wear a close fitting racerback top (I hate regular t-shirts) and shorts. I don't care if its a guy trying to throw game at a woman or a woman dressing provocatively at the gym its equally annoying. And you meet sexy like minded dudes. In my experience because they're really loud and don't rerack their weights, which can be pretty annoying. And if they want to be shredded, cardio will be important to get BF% down. 14 votes, 39 comments. " Annoying people would be the least entertaining, but they also existed at comedic levels. I never said gym people arent nice good people I keep saying gym bros are the dumb arrogant preaching fitness people that think their better and cool then everyone else the average gym person is cool I dont have anything against them that's not what a "gym bro" is also nothing happened just saw a dumb meathead preaching about being healthy and being rude to non Love bomb or douchbag types. I tried 3 times coming back to the gym to complement my training, until I was casually chatting about it with a martial arts colleague who also happened to be a personal also tbf reddit is really annoying with the "steroids" comments. My gym isn’t staffed at the weekend but Posted in r/AskMen by u/Unusual_Ad_9773 • 40 points and 139 comments The actual problem with Gym Bro culture appears when stupid fuckers lie about their steroid use and people believe their physique is naturally attainable. They also didn't have hours that worked very well with my work schedule. going to the gym, spending a day in the park, watching movies, going to bars, restaurants or clubs, a concert or sometimes going on small weekend trips. But love it at the gym. The Reddit Bro is worse than both these species. I was just about done working out so I left and blocked him. I put gym towels over their heads, sunglasses on their face, and beats by dre headphones on so as not to worry other gym goers. If I get even a whiff of gym dude, I swipe left. Just a bro. now ive got an annoying red player who turns gyms over minutes after the change overs. The anc reduces all the sounds of the gym, and the have a very nice detailed sound to them. Do not ask for Reddit rewards, money, goods, services,or favors Do not form a brigade to draw positive or negative attention to posts or comments in AskReddit, even from other subreddits The full rule can be viewed here. Reddit iOS Reddit Android Reddit Premium About Reddit Advertise Blog Careers Press. I think the thing is that for a lot of people, the body gets used to the common exercise, and learns how to spend less calories performing the same task, so for anyone looking to tighten up their game, keeping a dynamic mix between cardio and weightlifting exercises could not only help with weight loss and muscle gain and definition, but also shortens the amount of time spent on :D Why such an influx suddenly? Is it a trend at other gyms as well? Are they trying to get the perfect summer body? What's up? :D At this point crowds don't bother me THAT much, I'm acquainted with my routine and the layout of the gym. Unfortunately, I failed to successfully make any gym bros - at my gym or elsewhere. I'm no gym bro - but I've been there enough times to know that the majority of guys/gals serious about lifting are in their own head and really don't care about you Corporate gym radiostation music. Posted by u/I_Bench315 - 2 votes and 9 comments The shirtless gym bro yelling into his phone camera about cardio burning calories instead of burning fat? There is also another one where the same bro is holding up pizza and a salad and is all "Which one do you think I'm having for dinner At the PF I went to they had a pizza night every Tuesday (yes Tuesday night you could literally hit the gym to eat dominos pizza) and the weight section was extremely limited. Especially because people just say it without thinking about it. Back in the 80s, no one was calling girls and women "bro" without expecting a negative reaction. In the early days of gym videos a guy at my gym would record and hide the camera, people were not as brazen. I got these as a stocking stuffer for my lifting partner. Maybe I do maybe I don't. I was 28. It was a weird feeling. Talking with each other in the gym is still quite new here, since my friends who's been to the gym for a while didn't know about "working in" as well. (all 35-40 years old) Unfortunately, there is one guy in the group - let's call him Steve - who is really annoying. I actually find it extremely distracting and a bit annoying when girls at the gym are Xperience (smaller chain in the north) - Stayed for about three weeks as the place was always swarming with annoying (but comical) gym bros. I don't either but the problem is when the gym gets super filled up of people it becomes smaller and people try to use every small space as a workout space,which is worse in small gyms whose machines don't have muche space between each other,making it kinda hard sometimes to avoid/ignore completely a couple specially if they get touchy or noisy,or they happen to be I use Pxc 550 ii for the gym, they’re absolutely perfect. 1M subscribers in the AskMen community. Or check it out in the app stores Also to add all the swoliest gym bros are usually the quickest to want to help a beginner out. Someone says something funny and he’s the one who lets out an “Aaaaaa” that makes me want to drive thumbtacks into my eardrums. 8 or 9 hours later a red or yellow player would take over until early evening, swap again before the cycle repeated and everyone got coins. I think the main reason I don't use "bro" is because that slang existed when I was a young person, but it was used only in very particular contexts. It is just to look more like the socially excepted version of attractive to meet the status quo. One of my main partners before she moved was a very attractive, single, young woman who got tons of unwanted attention at the gym, yet not a single unwanted word from guys when she was climbing with me or any of my other guy partners who We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. I trained with a buddy quite a few times and every time we trained he would either moan about his wrist, make an excuse not to train said movement, or just derail the whole fucking thing. So A. Plate coasters. I don't wear the skin tight shorts, but normally just regular running or athletic shorts. The gym. It's like whatever the opposite of gatekeeping is. Sometimes I really do wish that there was female only gyms for women and femmes but Lord knows the outcry from men about this very thing would be so intense. Regarding the bully: Report him to the gym workers for creating a hostile environment, and get him banned. A real gym bro never skips leg day Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. Or check it out in the app stores Question for Gym Bros . For the record, it's a still of the top of the lift. This social media gym culture frustrates me so much I just be seeing those kind of stuff everywhere and this trend is a so annoying it's always these gym bros. Regardless of why you started, if you stick with it long enough it becomes a passion, and it's that love of lifting that keeps you going back to the gym. It will be difficult to attribute success or 'most gains' to any one training style. Protein is the most expensive macro. Gaybros is a network built for gay men who aren't confined to a media stereotype. but it seems the only convo reddit ever wants to have about competitive fitness sports is "steroids. Yeah a lot of "gym bros" are douchey and obnoxious, but I have never seen bullying. Wipe it down. Liftoff is the best workout tracker app that ranks your gym performance. No thank you. I wouldn’t use any over ears for intense cardio though, only during weight lifting sessions. I thought that was someone you went to the gym with, like a friend. huge dudes who have arms the size of my waist!those people tend to hog 3 machines at the same time and it's so annoying! Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. I’ve been lifting for 26 years as a hobbyist, no plans to ever compete. When you train with eight of your bros, you're taking up one piece of Use “gym bro” to refer to someone who’s annoying about fitness. Considering the type of people who most "AI bros" are (socially-awkward trolls with low self-esteem and very little actual talent), it's no wonder they would tell someone to commit suicide over this issue. Very homey and community based. You make all these assumptions about them but don’t give any examples of what they’ve actually done to you. Download the #1 gym rank app today! arrogance, wealth disparity and an insufferable culture. For me I can't stand the "Gym Bro" group. Ive seen bar fights that start with one guy saying, “what’s your problem, bro?” People on Reddit, who have never met, refer to each other as “bro”. 396K subscribers in the gaybros community. You can smoke weed regularly without being a part of cringey 420 weed culture. Gym dudes make me feel self-conscious about my “skinnyfat” body. 45/35/20 carbs/protein/fat is a good macronutrient ratio in favor of building muscle. This would be a big undertaking for smaller/non-chain gyms, but one option would be to retrofit with their own cameras - hidden behind mirrors if possible, mounted on machines, etc. Most likely becouse when you practice martial arts, you get a reality check, but when you just go to gym It would be more interesting at this point for a study to investigate why there are so many jacked gym bros doing the bro split compared to smaller gym goers doing more scientifically optimal routines. They know that the most important muscle is the heart, which is what cardio is for. That gym bro in the states is genuinely excited and attracted to that woman, despite what some incel looking on may be thinking. Local gyms absolutely still have chummy bros just hanging out and wanting to talk to anyone and everyone about gym stuff. Lifting legs, pulling traction, hammering implants all take a certain amount of force to do well. You see results from busting ass in the gym for hours at a go. I almost never take any supplements and I’ve never once posted a gym picture. You’re right, the only people who like it are horny and creepy. Like bro you’re not “fighting demons” you’re just getting a workout in. I didn't know how to use any of the equipment (like how I seem to be the annoying noisy gym bro for some of the other gym goers, how can I fix that? This morning I was at the gym doing my regular workout. I DON’T like engaging people or being engaged. This made a huge thump-squeak noise that drove me insane. Those are the gym bros. Social practices in the gym can be a little different than outside the gym. Gym bros are very friendly and will help you 99% of the time. What happens is people join, make no progress, and then stop going, but because the membership cost is so low, few people bother to cancel it. My gym is crowded at all hours (only gym in the area) and so most of the time you have to wait a while to use the free weights. In my experience, gym dudes use going to the gym in place of having a personality. I’ve fallen into a three day cycle. I spend arround 2 hours a day at the gym. Also, climbing with a married guy who is older than you is like kyptonite to creepy 20-something gym bros. We do a lot of things together, e. I felt great. Or, it’s used to complain about people who are pretentious or just plain I think the point is anyone who is a knowledgeable weightlifter and not just a gym bro/fitness influencer would be under no illusions whatsoever about the enormous value of cardio. there are definitely gym bros that engage in disordered eating but i’m going to gently suggest that saying all do seems like it may be We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. (We really seldom chitchat with strangers here in Hong Kong loll) most times when I approach other gym goers on how to use equipments, it mostly end up surprisingly well tho! I jumped on cycle a few years ago (500mg test enanthate weekly, pinning every Monday and Thursday). Personally, I (32F) have dated/hooked up with 2 muscley men and I hated it (and they weren't even gym bros who would be an absolute no for me) - they are just really not for me but I'm not going to pretend I'll date or hook up with a man I don't find attractive. Somehow society has decided that these guys are the worst of the worst, and I just can't see why. There's a guy who comes to "workout" nearly everyday. He’s neck and neck with the resolutioner’s. Please stop we are here to exercise and your just distracting people making them take longer on the pieces of equipment I want to use later. g. They hogged the bench press for 90 minutes, taking turns and talking, not putting more than 50 kilos on the Differences in gym cultures is such a thing! My gym is pretty low key, friendly, not a lot of bro’s. Internet Culture (Viral) Amazing; Animals & Pets Curious about any stories of guys who started out close buddies/bros and something changes along the way. A dungeon of torments for some, a meditative palace of solitude for others. Literally all of strongman competition is about racing a clock with extreme loads. 591K subscribers in the GYM community. Of the 2,000 people polled, 74 percent said fellow gym goers were guilty of bad gym etiquette, and many implicated themselves as well: 49 percent admitted to having used water bottles and towels that weren’t actually theirs; Firstly, most gyms wont actually be that much busier in January. I cant for the life of me understand how anyone enjoys going to the gym. Or check it out in the app stores It isn’t the cure all and it’s so annoying that’s the first thing anyone around you goes into and then acts like is the cure all bc it helped them feel better after a breakup. I didn’t start intentionally bulking til my early 40s but yeah the resulting belly fat is really hard to get rid of at this age so I no longer intentionally bulk. Do the hip thrusts and don’t let any gym bros make you feel as if you’re doing some subpar exercise. 6. 178K subscribers in the nattyorjuice community. We come together around I hate all the vibes, most of the "dude bro" persona there (yes, I am also envious of how they look, and I do exhibit some anxiety at gyms, I admit it). oh yeah, dw i’ve seen plenty of helpful gym people. And to make it worse, the gym wasn't your usual planet fitness, it was a crossfit gym where people are more mobile and throw weights and stuff around more than in regular gyms. I love it. As someone that has known and been friends with a lot of gym bros, they are fucking annoying. I used to be insecure at the gym because I had no idea how to use the machines. I didn’t do it for any noble reason like Bro you’re going to the gym to stay/get fit, not so that you can buy some new clothes and show people how cool you are. Multiple studies show that longer rest between sets is more optimal for muscle growth and strength gains. We are a circle of around 5 or 6 friends. Definitely not a typical eating regimen, but it works for me since it’s a lot easier to not eat a whole lot while I’m at work. Not common but thought I’d ask! Share Add a Comment. When bros are doing the same exercise 5x a week. I actually don’t know if I personally know anyone that has. Worlds apart from the coercive, sad nonsense of the passport bros Don't feel bad. Like, is there such a thing as gym rush seasons/months in general, except for January? :D When guys skip me in line because I'm a girl. The best gym I belonged to was a simple basement Bally's, where the T made the walls and ceiling rumble, the pipes leaked, and it had good freeweights and decent trainers who knew when to offer advice and when to stfu. Pick three days and a time and commit to it. And I'm not saying gym bros are assholes, they are actually very nice Reddit is a network of communities where people can dive into their interests, hobbies and passions. Carrying around a gallon jug of water like it's possible to drink that much while working out and not turn into a gym bros are great. ps I met her several times back in college and she is a completely different person from who she portrays online. They probably have amazing, mutually enthusiastic sex and a great time together. I hated it on it for years and I was just doing bro lifts and running occasionally. Gets a girl for a week, makes like 5 Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. I understand it's how many people track their progress and stay motivated, but the risk of indecency is getting too high. Literally @sanfrankrisco. Shirtless kid is definitely the one with the annoying voice. " I’m not a gym bro at all, those types Same, gym bros are annoying and think muscle matters to gals all the time Reply reply [deleted] • Thats exactly why I hate them they dont work out to be healthy theyre immature 16 year olds who left their home for the first time to get a girlfriend Average female reddit experience upvotes Now, if you come in the gym to dick around and pretend to work out they are probably going to be annoyed. This is a message directed to all newcomers to make you aware that r/TikTokCringe evolved long ago from only cringe-worthy content to TikToks of all kinds! If you’re looking to find only the cringe-worthy It still requires HOURS in the gym to maximize it’s use. However Gym bros can be judgemental as hell to other gym bros doing a different (which therefore makes it wrong) program or diet. You clearly don't fit this stereotype, you are not a "gym bro". Filming to check form while not getting in anyone's way = perfectly fine. Welcome to r/TikTokCringe!. there’s nothing inherently disordered about calorie/macro counting, or working out, or wanting your body to look a certain way. Internet Culture (Viral) Amazing It's nice to see fresh faces at the gym, but it's sure as hell annoying walking in and being unable to use any of the equipment. Mostly bros proudly move around the gym and are totally oblivious to the fact that they are smelling like a bag of rotten whatever! The more they move around, the more they leave their smelly waft Also behave/dressing in the gym like its a dating app. This thread is archived New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast Occasionally, new people do annoying things in the gym, like doing bicep curls in the squat rack or whatever, but the way to handle that is to approach them and politely I wouldn't consider myself a "gym bro" but fitness is really important to me. I probably only have to tell someone off every other month or so. Most people eat only a little bit. I thought I was in shape. Their dedication goes beyond the gym, as they strive to live a healthy lifestyle in all parts Also female. And the time I take to do push-ups at the comfort of my own home us way easier then going to a hole in the wall warehouse to watch the disgusting social setting that is "gym life" I'm happier in my own environment. You can search a bunch of types of exercises and lengths (10-20-30min). They would argue and shout etc. Now I've been a gym rat for over 10 years and I still don't know how to use many of the machines, they don't interest me. It can irritating when they start grunting like they're trying to push out a massive piece of turd but otherwise I don't think toxic is the right word I think everyone starts out with different motivations; some start off hitting the gym primarily for self-improvement while others do it because they think it'll help them get laid. It’s a hollywood/media lie. People bully others for improving themselves, that means you‘re doing smth right in your life. It's funny because I hated same happened to me recently. I’m sure your coworker or secretary doesn’t want to listen to you clomping on the treadmill. It’s an achievement, and it’s impressive when you see an old friend get in shape, but I don’t need to see it everyday, it’s impressive to get in shape, but it’s not really impressive that someone in shape curled 20kg today. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. thankfully, most of the guys at my gym will ask if you want to work on a problem together or share beta, so it's few and far between. If we don't have the same parent(s) then don't call me "bro". e. The ancient guys with big biceps and stick legs who come up and give me who is twice as big as any of them, unsolicited tips from "back in the day" on my preacher curl technique. Then continue going to the gym out of spite. Telling someone who's so deep in addiction or psychosis or anxiety or depression or trauma or whatever to "just commit to the gym grind" is what people mean when they say "gym bro advice. Gym bro influencers are annoying and bulk is unappealing First off my best form of the gym for me is my job I work in a butcher's shop and as a seasonal carpenter we move quickly on our feet all day lifting heavy objects and we get paid for it meanwhile we get a good workout out of it. I had a friend tell me about a promotion at the local CrossFit gym. The members had all been there for years, everyone treated each other well and knew gym courtesy. But the term gym bro has become more of a stereotype for people who egolift, so it's used more as an example of what not to do, rather than View community ranking In the Top 1% of largest communities on Reddit. I think subversion, the existential dread of being normal, and telling everyone you're the only person who gets what's going on (that was in the movie a lot, not meaning to dig Gym bros need to eat a lot. Mob Psycho's best part was its accurate representation of gym bros I hate it when people portray gym bros as dude bros. It's just that the operating revenue of the gym would be lower. I can eat 1200 during the week, then cut loose on the weekends with some bigger meals and alcohol thrown in. I have bro friends, hipster friends, friends super into the gay scene, and everything in between. Similar to weed culture. I started to distance myself from it more and more. an event where military or local school wants to use your gym for training but will take up equipment. We do whatever it takes to look good including steroids, do you think those are healthy? Diet is a major factor in body composition, if you can manipulate your macronutrients you can have better results. lyfqgicmonzwrbbxvsommkbbjycqradzscpsecwkkcnjcgguomnrqppgnnvpxjwukhnfcndb
