I'm not joking I'm getting really bad anxiety about this. I don't like public spaces especially ones that are packed full of people that mog me and I have no idea what I'm doing I don't know how to use any of the machinery I'm gonna look so stupid.
I'll help the anxiety ridden millennial.
Just hop on the elliptical. It's literally that easy. It's self explanatory and most machines even have directions. They are always near the treadmill.
Also you have main character syndrome. Nobody is even looking at you unless you show up in jeans wearing a tacky shirt.
Wear a plain shirt and workout shorts with running shoes and then put on headphones and either listen to music or watch a movie for one hour. That's it. It's your first time, do that until it's a bit of a routine and you're more comfortable then find other machines and workouts.
if you haven't already, pick a program to follow. it doesn't really matter what it is though upper/lower and PPL are good. just pick a program, watch some YT videos on how to do all the exercises in them correctly.
frankly, nobody cares about what you're doing and only dyels will judge you. but i understand the feeling - this will help you minimise that.
Ride a bike for 15 minutes and hit a few machines and bail. People do all kinds of crazy shit in the gym all the time so nobody is going to look at you.
Unless you’re the balding manlet who half repped an entire chest/tricep circuit today. Bro you didn’t bench 195 a single time just drop it to 150.
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Go be a DINK and play with star wars action figures with your disgusting "wife" while u larp as a man
3 months ago
Anonymous
Machines are perfect for beginners. I wouldn’t even bother touching a barbell until like month 6.
3 months ago
Anonymous
I'm literally sick to my stomach reading this
You people have no idea how weak you are, how far away from reality.
I would say you're not even men, but actually you're not even people
You're slime, you're shit under a shoe
3 months ago
Anonymous
I headed to the squat rack my first day in the gym. I even had to ask someone I thought was a trainer (he was another gym member) where the plates were. That said, I'm really glad for the machines in my gym. It keeps the people in year x of "month 6" away from racks.
Ask the gym staff. Tell them you're a total beginner and ask if they would mind showing you how to use a few of the basic machines, and how to choose the right weight.
Gym people are really not judgemental. In my experience people don't judge other people for lacking knowledge (if they're a beginner) or 'not lifting heavy enough'. If you show up regularly, take your training seriously (don't frick around on your phone and avoid showy meme exercises), and are respectful (follow basic gym etiquette, don't creep on girls) people will be be friendly and will be happy to help you if there's something you don't understand.
Put some earphones in, listen to some fun music and enjoy yourself, bro. Too many people treat the gym like a job but if you learn to love it, you'll do great. Don't worry too much about a program if it's your first day, pick the lifts that you think look cool and fun and do those. I like to do bench and OHP and pretend I'm either a cavalryman whose horse has died and landed on top of me or pretend I'm a soldier in a river lifting the squads machine gun out of the water. All of the big four lifts are great for that kind of shit to be honest.
Don’t worry anon. I know it looks intimidating but the truth is gymanons are among the friendliest people you’ll ever meet. Everyone who is strong started where you are starting, and they all remember it. > start light > start with basic lifts > relax and have fun
I’m glad you’re joining us anon, it’s fun af
Listen, pathethic moron OP
Go homedont go to the gym, until you understand what weight training is
0 point, no point at all, going in and fricking around like a punk b***h on machines, jerking off with cables. Pointless, pathethic, sad
Don't waste your time in life not knowing what ur doing in a gym
If you're scared I recommend for the first few weeks just going and camping on the treadmill. Then slowly start adding new exercises. You have to be comfortable before you can fully succeed at the gym
Get a personal trainer for a few sessions just to get in the groove of things. I was in the same position as you, and my trainer helped me to get through it.
Lift.
I'm not joking I'm getting really bad anxiety about this. I don't like public spaces especially ones that are packed full of people that mog me and I have no idea what I'm doing I don't know how to use any of the machinery I'm gonna look so stupid.
I'll help the anxiety ridden millennial.
Just hop on the elliptical. It's literally that easy. It's self explanatory and most machines even have directions. They are always near the treadmill.
Also you have main character syndrome. Nobody is even looking at you unless you show up in jeans wearing a tacky shirt.
Wear a plain shirt and workout shorts with running shoes and then put on headphones and either listen to music or watch a movie for one hour. That's it. It's your first time, do that until it's a bit of a routine and you're more comfortable then find other machines and workouts.
if you haven't already, pick a program to follow. it doesn't really matter what it is though upper/lower and PPL are good. just pick a program, watch some YT videos on how to do all the exercises in them correctly.
frankly, nobody cares about what you're doing and only dyels will judge you. but i understand the feeling - this will help you minimise that.
Literally nobody cares, people are too busy with themselves
Ride a bike for 15 minutes and hit a few machines and bail. People do all kinds of crazy shit in the gym all the time so nobody is going to look at you.
Unless you’re the balding manlet who half repped an entire chest/tricep circuit today. Bro you didn’t bench 195 a single time just drop it to 150.
>hit a few machines
If you have no idea what you're talking about, don't share advice
Machines are perfect for beginners.
Wow,
F
A
G
G
O
T
Go be a DINK and play with star wars action figures with your disgusting "wife" while u larp as a man
Machines are perfect for beginners. I wouldn’t even bother touching a barbell until like month 6.
I'm literally sick to my stomach reading this
You people have no idea how weak you are, how far away from reality.
I would say you're not even men, but actually you're not even people
You're slime, you're shit under a shoe
I headed to the squat rack my first day in the gym. I even had to ask someone I thought was a trainer (he was another gym member) where the plates were. That said, I'm really glad for the machines in my gym. It keeps the people in year x of "month 6" away from racks.
He's right though, it's a stress free way for him to check the place out and figure out what he'll do next time he goes
Wow man
Wow
Mind numbingly pathethic
Holy frick I need a break from thus absolute moron museum
Lol the only one pathetic is you, replying to everyone in the thread schizo
remember that it's okay to ask people there for help, most would be over the moon to help an open minded beginner learn to lift
narcissistic pussy
Nobody gives a shit about you.
Ask the gym staff. Tell them you're a total beginner and ask if they would mind showing you how to use a few of the basic machines, and how to choose the right weight.
Gym people are really not judgemental. In my experience people don't judge other people for lacking knowledge (if they're a beginner) or 'not lifting heavy enough'. If you show up regularly, take your training seriously (don't frick around on your phone and avoid showy meme exercises), and are respectful (follow basic gym etiquette, don't creep on girls) people will be be friendly and will be happy to help you if there's something you don't understand.
shit on the floor
Put some earphones in, listen to some fun music and enjoy yourself, bro. Too many people treat the gym like a job but if you learn to love it, you'll do great. Don't worry too much about a program if it's your first day, pick the lifts that you think look cool and fun and do those. I like to do bench and OHP and pretend I'm either a cavalryman whose horse has died and landed on top of me or pretend I'm a soldier in a river lifting the squads machine gun out of the water. All of the big four lifts are great for that kind of shit to be honest.
Be sure to tip the employees. Usually a $20 will be enough.
They're probably more scared of you than you are of them, they know you're going to mog them in 6 months
How tall are you?
Turn around go the frick home and spend a month learning what you're supposed to do
Kys pathethic b***h
You sound miserable, time to log off for the night anon
Don’t worry anon. I know it looks intimidating but the truth is gymanons are among the friendliest people you’ll ever meet. Everyone who is strong started where you are starting, and they all remember it.
> start light
> start with basic lifts
> relax and have fun
I’m glad you’re joining us anon, it’s fun af
Don't tell him stupid shit
Listen, pathethic moron OP
Go homedont go to the gym, until you understand what weight training is
0 point, no point at all, going in and fricking around like a punk b***h on machines, jerking off with cables. Pointless, pathethic, sad
Don't waste your time in life not knowing what ur doing in a gym
Don’t forget to tip the receptionist. They live off of tips.
Just stand out of the way and watch everyone else your first few times there so you can learn the local customs.
start learning the fundamental barbell movements. anything else is cope.
At the end of each set, emulate a high pitch gay voice and say things in Spanish like"aí me gusta", "que dolor papito", "que dificile ser um hombre"
If you're scared I recommend for the first few weeks just going and camping on the treadmill. Then slowly start adding new exercises. You have to be comfortable before you can fully succeed at the gym
Some simple beginner program, just pick one you think will work, and follow that.
That progression rate seems kinda high, even for complete beginners
Do people make this with the concious intent of screwing other people over?
Cozy up to the strongest guy you see there, he'll teach you everything you need to know and protect you in exchange for your booty.
Is this doable? I want nothing more to be railed in the bussy by a chad twice my size like the little bawd I am.
Are you a twink?
Yes.
Get a personal trainer for a few sessions just to get in the groove of things. I was in the same position as you, and my trainer helped me to get through it.
Find the biggest guy in the gym shower and to do what you have to
Download Stronglifts 5x5 and follow that program, thank me later