Comments on: If You Do This in the Gym, I’ll Punch You in the Throat http://www.topfatlosstrainer.com/2010/01/23/if-you-do-this-in-the-gym-ill-punch-you-in-the-throat/ Sun, 01 Aug 2010 02:10:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Brad Campbell http://www.topfatlosstrainer.com/2010/01/23/if-you-do-this-in-the-gym-ill-punch-you-in-the-throat/#comment-2733 Brad Campbell Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:51:47 +0000 http://www.topfatlosstrainer.com/?p=1960#comment-2733 LOL...maybe if this guy was actually serious about lifting, instead of being at the gym for social hour, he'd be able to lift more than 40 lbs for his bench press. It's so frustrating, it does make it hard to concentrate on your own workout. That's why I got so "anti-gym" for a while...just couldn't stand all the dumb behavior. Thanks for sharing man, that was cracking me up... -b LOL…maybe if this guy was actually serious about lifting, instead of being at the gym for social hour, he’d be able to lift more than 40 lbs for his bench press. It’s so frustrating, it does make it hard to concentrate on your own workout. That’s why I got so “anti-gym” for a while…just couldn’t stand all the dumb behavior. Thanks for sharing man, that was cracking me up…

-b

]]> By: edmund http://www.topfatlosstrainer.com/2010/01/23/if-you-do-this-in-the-gym-ill-punch-you-in-the-throat/#comment-2729 edmund Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:56:54 +0000 http://www.topfatlosstrainer.com/?p=1960#comment-2729 wtf, i know its abit late for a comment but at gym today, these two guys were just chatting the whole damn thing..sitting on the machines and just talking..not using them..i didnt really care since i was using more freeweights..but its just annoying..people are at the gym to workout not to just sit around and hog the machines... then the guy goes into the bench press..does like what 20 pounds + bar? so about 40 pound bench press? and does 6 reps...gets up and just talks for another 5 minutes..wtf i dun care about the small weight.but the 5 minute rest WITH constant chit chatting..i was about to go up and smack the guy.. his not a meat head...his a skinny guy...his a skinny fat guy..those skinny people with flabby arms and shit...and he was spotting a sleeveless shirt too... but then again..i shuldnt complain too much and just focus on myself wtf, i know its abit late for a comment but at gym today, these two guys were just chatting the whole damn thing..sitting on the machines and just talking..not using them..i didnt really care since i was using more freeweights..but its just annoying..people are at the gym to workout not to just sit around and hog the machines…

then the guy goes into the bench press..does like what 20 pounds + bar? so about 40 pound bench press? and does 6 reps…gets up and just talks for another 5 minutes..wtf i dun care about the small weight.but the 5 minute rest WITH constant chit chatting..i was about to go up and smack the guy..

his not a meat head…his a skinny guy…his a skinny fat guy..those skinny people with flabby arms and shit…and he was spotting a sleeveless shirt too…

but then again..i shuldnt complain too much and just focus on myself

]]> By: Brad Campbell http://www.topfatlosstrainer.com/2010/01/23/if-you-do-this-in-the-gym-ill-punch-you-in-the-throat/#comment-2133 Brad Campbell Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:04:00 +0000 http://www.topfatlosstrainer.com/?p=1960#comment-2133 haha, yep, i've got no problem with trying new things...so long as you're working hard and not hogging eqpt while giggling w/ your g/f. and ppl wonder why they never look any different... haha, yep, i’ve got no problem with trying new things…so long as you’re working hard and not hogging eqpt while giggling w/ your g/f. and ppl wonder why they never look any different…

]]> By: Patrick http://www.topfatlosstrainer.com/2010/01/23/if-you-do-this-in-the-gym-ill-punch-you-in-the-throat/#comment-2131 Patrick Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:02:54 +0000 http://www.topfatlosstrainer.com/?p=1960#comment-2131 Brad,,don't even get me started... I see so much crazy crap in training and nutrition its unbelievable. I am the first to admit I try some weird crap if it meets my criteria and logically will work, but to look stupid for no reason at all and sitting in the gym like its a dating club or social network site for 5-10 minutes between sets is beyond me... what are they training...fat lazy cells? Brad,,don’t even get me started… I see so much crazy crap in training and nutrition its unbelievable. I am the first to admit I try some weird crap if it meets my criteria and logically will work, but to look stupid for no reason at all and sitting in the gym like its a dating club or social network site for 5-10 minutes between sets is beyond me… what are they training…fat lazy cells?

]]> By: Brad Campbell http://www.topfatlosstrainer.com/2010/01/23/if-you-do-this-in-the-gym-ill-punch-you-in-the-throat/#comment-2051 Brad Campbell Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:34:02 +0000 http://www.topfatlosstrainer.com/?p=1960#comment-2051 LOL, "forget about it for an hour." that's classic....glad you put him in his place. your mantra at the end is exactly my philosophy when i'm working out - it's all business when i'm investing time in my workouts...get outta the way...i'm here to make changes, not socialize or hang out. -b LOL, “forget about it for an hour.” that’s classic….glad you put him in his place. your mantra at the end is exactly my philosophy when i’m working out – it’s all business when i’m investing time in my workouts…get outta the way…i’m here to make changes, not socialize or hang out.
-b

]]> By: Klint Newton http://www.topfatlosstrainer.com/2010/01/23/if-you-do-this-in-the-gym-ill-punch-you-in-the-throat/#comment-2046 Klint Newton Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:08:19 +0000 http://www.topfatlosstrainer.com/?p=1960#comment-2046 I feel your pain. I go to the university gym a block away from my house and all the sorority girls are there trying to impress the guys, but not be too obvious. The guys are trying to impress the girls (they're usually not very impressive), and they waste all sorts of time. One time, this guy was working the preacher curl in front of a Chi Omega hottie and was sitting there for at least 15 minutes flexing in the mirror. Once he stood up, I asked him if he was done with it, he said, no, I've got six more sets, you should just forget about it for an hour. I told him he could forget that and that he WAS Done. The girl started cracking up and so did everyone else around. He later sent his buddies to harass me, but it was nothing. Get in, get out of my way, and get out. I'm there to workout. Know what I mean? I feel your pain. I go to the university gym a block away from my house and all the sorority girls are there trying to impress the guys, but not be too obvious. The guys are trying to impress the girls (they’re usually not very impressive), and they waste all sorts of time. One time, this guy was working the preacher curl in front of a Chi Omega hottie and was sitting there for at least 15 minutes flexing in the mirror. Once he stood up, I asked him if he was done with it, he said, no, I’ve got six more sets, you should just forget about it for an hour. I told him he could forget that and that he WAS Done. The girl started cracking up and so did everyone else around. He later sent his buddies to harass me, but it was nothing. Get in, get out of my way, and get out. I’m there to workout. Know what I mean?

]]> By: Brad Campbell http://www.topfatlosstrainer.com/2010/01/23/if-you-do-this-in-the-gym-ill-punch-you-in-the-throat/#comment-2031 Brad Campbell Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:13:31 +0000 http://www.topfatlosstrainer.com/?p=1960#comment-2031 LOL, sit-ups...come on buddy. That's too funny, gimme a break. I've seen the drunken swinging act at my gym as well - you have to wonder if these ppl are on something. The last one you mentioned is really what makes me anti-gym. There's just way too many ppl who have no clue what they're doing. I mean, I'm glad they're making an effort, but all they're gonna do is hurt themselves if they don't consult a trainer. Awesome stuff Tom... -b LOL, sit-ups…come on buddy. That’s too funny, gimme a break. I’ve seen the drunken swinging act at my gym as well – you have to wonder if these ppl are on something. The last one you mentioned is really what makes me anti-gym. There’s just way too many ppl who have no clue what they’re doing. I mean, I’m glad they’re making an effort, but all they’re gonna do is hurt themselves if they don’t consult a trainer. Awesome stuff Tom…

-b

]]> By: Brad Campbell http://www.topfatlosstrainer.com/2010/01/23/if-you-do-this-in-the-gym-ill-punch-you-in-the-throat/#comment-2029 Brad Campbell Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:05:45 +0000 http://www.topfatlosstrainer.com/?p=1960#comment-2029 You're lucky if you have naturally strong and formed calves, I'm jealous. I have major bird legs myself but through LOTS of hard work, have actually managed to get decent sized calves and fairly defined legs. Now that would be hilarious - you with a dude and 2 chicks on your back - I wouldn't even get mad, I'd just laugh and take a picture :) I like that you're getting creative and advancing. The one legged jumps with db would be awesome for both targeting type II muscle fibers, burning cals and improving balance and stability. Plus, by activating the stabilizing muscles, you're getting a lot more bang for your buck and you're prob getting a fairly good ab workout (indirectly) as well. Especially if you stay on the very ball of your foot, I think this would shock the calve muscles nicely. This move is a nice mix of weight training, plyometrics and stabilization work...and if you're going explosively, will give you a nice afterburn effect. I'd be curious to see what changes you notice and what muscle groups were the most sore after you did this? Did you feel it in your calves the most or more in the quads? Yah, I've got some crazy movements like this one coming up for everyone. This hybrid stuff is awesome and allows you to get a lot done in a small amount of time. Got some good 'indirect' ab training moves that I'm doing videos on. Good stuff Scott... -b You’re lucky if you have naturally strong and formed calves, I’m jealous. I have major bird legs myself but through LOTS of hard work, have actually managed to get decent sized calves and fairly defined legs. Now that would be hilarious – you with a dude and 2 chicks on your back – I wouldn’t even get mad, I’d just laugh and take a picture :)

I like that you’re getting creative and advancing. The one legged jumps with db would be awesome for both targeting type II muscle fibers, burning cals and improving balance and stability. Plus, by activating the stabilizing muscles, you’re getting a lot more bang for your buck and you’re prob getting a fairly good ab workout (indirectly) as well. Especially if you stay on the very ball of your foot, I think this would shock the calve muscles nicely. This move is a nice mix of weight training, plyometrics and stabilization work…and if you’re going explosively, will give you a nice afterburn effect.

I’d be curious to see what changes you notice and what muscle groups were the most sore after you did this? Did you feel it in your calves the most or more in the quads?

Yah, I’ve got some crazy movements like this one coming up for everyone. This hybrid stuff is awesome and allows you to get a lot done in a small amount of time. Got some good ‘indirect’ ab training moves that I’m doing videos on.

Good stuff Scott…
-b

]]> By: Scott http://www.topfatlosstrainer.com/2010/01/23/if-you-do-this-in-the-gym-ill-punch-you-in-the-throat/#comment-2027 Scott Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:31:48 +0000 http://www.topfatlosstrainer.com/?p=1960#comment-2027 This article got me thinking about working calves with more intensity (I am weird like that). I am fortunate to have mutant calves and this kind of usual work does nothing for me-- I could lift the meathead, his girlfriend and her girlfriend with my calves. I have been experimenting with some one-legged jump sets holding a dumbell in the opposite hand (which is something I read). The stability work (tying to stay balanced in 3-D) that comes with this adds an interesting component. Any thoughts on this Brad? This article got me thinking about working calves with more intensity (I am weird like that). I am fortunate to have mutant calves and this kind of usual work does nothing for me– I could lift the meathead, his girlfriend and her girlfriend with my calves. I have been experimenting with some one-legged jump sets holding a dumbell in the opposite hand (which is something I read). The stability work (tying to stay balanced in 3-D) that comes with this adds an interesting component. Any thoughts on this Brad?

]]> By: Tom - ICanTransform.net http://www.topfatlosstrainer.com/2010/01/23/if-you-do-this-in-the-gym-ill-punch-you-in-the-throat/#comment-2018 Tom - ICanTransform.net Sat, 23 Jan 2010 23:36:33 +0000 http://www.topfatlosstrainer.com/?p=1960#comment-2018 I can relate Brad. There was a guy at my local gym the other day who felt the need to grunt. I know people do this alot but this was a full blown, look at me grunt as he was doing bloody sit ups! It sounded like a cow getting stabbed and made EVERYONE in the gym jump every single rep. Meatheaditis at its best. Another note, im sure everyone has seen the typical crosstrainer user who thinks they need to push and pull, not with their arms and legs, no no, but with their entire body swinging from side to side like some kind of drunk possessed looney. I kinda feel bad for them but it does irritate the hell out of me. AND! Sorry last one, people who do situps on a swiss ball and just bounce up and down thinking that works their abs. Ok im done I can relate Brad. There was a guy at my local gym the other day who felt the need to grunt. I know people do this alot but this was a full blown, look at me grunt as he was doing bloody sit ups! It sounded like a cow getting stabbed and made EVERYONE in the gym jump every single rep. Meatheaditis at its best.

Another note, im sure everyone has seen the typical crosstrainer user who thinks they need to push and pull, not with their arms and legs, no no, but with their entire body swinging from side to side like some kind of drunk possessed looney. I kinda feel bad for them but it does irritate the hell out of me.

AND! Sorry last one, people who do situps on a swiss ball and just bounce up and down thinking that works their abs. Ok im done

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