Overheard in the gym - Share!

[Why not?]

Am I the only person in the modern world that doesn't have something plugged into my ears constantly? 

Mine is usually a speaker in my garage, rather than headphones.

[Oramac]

Am I the only person in the modern world that doesn't have something plugged into my ears constantly? 

 

I don't.   I actually just listen to whatever pop crap is playing in the gym when I'm there.  The bands I listed are played over speakers when I do a home workout or something.  

 

Red, We As Human, Demon Hunter

 

Oh, Demon Hunter.  Good call.  

[SevenofSeven]

Speakers in the shed and headphones at the gym.

Anything goes for my workouts, Fleetwood Mac to Led Zeplin to Marilyn Manson to Rammstein, put it on shuffle and let's party!

[Artinum]

My running is accompanied by a playlist of upbeat songs. Some classics in there, but also a lot of 70s and 80s cheese. "Safety Dance" is actually a great pace for running.

[Silo]

I've been exercising in silence lately. The other day, though, my husband was trying to fix a plumbing issue in the basement while I was working out so my daughter went down too. The soundtrack to my workout was a mixture of "can you hear any water flowing above your head?" and "Can I buy an R, Pat?" (daughter is a big Wheel of Fortune fan.)

 

 

Also I see your goal this year is to start liking squats...

Good luck.

 

 

Ha. I had a ton of problems with squats last year, resulting in me having anxiety issues every day I had to do them. To get past it I've been squatting a more often this year (3-4 times a week) and doing other types of squats instead of back squats. Front squats are my main squat right now and then I do Zerchers and goblets for higher reps. So far my do-it-to-get-over-it plan is working well.

[matty_mcfly]

Am I the only person in the modern world that doesn't have something plugged into my ears constantly? 

 

This is definitely not the thread for it, but I used to get a little depressed when I would commute by public transportation in NY and Philly and see all these people right next to each other, but yet so, so far apart.

 

Back to the gym and less of the feelz...I usually don't ever work out with music anymore, but when I did it was usually classical music or a score from a movie.

 

Funny story about stereoptyping - I was driving one winter in Philly.  It's cold so I have a big jacket on, black hoodie, and I'm wearing my do-rag, I'm bobbing my head up and down to the music.  And I pull up to a stop light and this older white woman is mean mugging me the whole light and stares at me with a bit of disgust, I *assume* she was thinking "ugh another black guy listening to that gangster rap", I let the window down and you can hear some Bach concerto in the car and I tell her to have a great day.

[RisenPhoenix]

For the longest time I didn't wear headphones at the gym.  Then my parent's got me bluetooth headphones.  And roughly around the same time, my gym started pumping their pop crap music loudly.  Previously the music had been kept off since I lifted early in the morning, so all I heard were people murmurs and clanging weights.  So I decided that my music on headphones was a better idea than crappy pop music.

 

But mostly, I don't like wearing headphones.  The loss of one of my senses is something that freaks me out a lot, and I feel vunerable.  So I save the headphones for the gym while I focus, when I'm at home and trying to hide from humanity, and at work and trying to focus/hide from humanity. 

[Br0din]

*forehead slap & shake head in shame* I weep on behalf of music lovers everywhere if LIG & PIT-USA are considered good/fun/motivating workout music...particularly by men.  Metallica, anyone?  Guns & Roses?  Black Sabboth?  No, just me?

 

Pantera is on the "light rock" side of what I listen too.

 

All of the above.  Plus: All That Remains; In This Moment; Killswitch Engage; In Flames; Led Zeppelin; Deep Purple; Halestorm; and pretty much anything with double-bass drumming.  

 

I challenge anyone to follow the double-bass during their workout.  Depending on the band, you might die by the second song.  

 

I just want to say this.  Metallica's One is like a 8 minute sex experience.  

 

Am I the only person in the modern world that doesn't have something plugged into my ears constantly? 

 

Yes.

[Cat in the rack]

Front squats are my main squat right now and then I do Zerchers and goblets for higher reps. So far my do-it-to-get-over-it plan is working well.

I never liked the look of front squats, they seem like they've gotta be pretty hard on the wrists.

[Br0din]

Funny story about stereoptyping - I was driving one winter in Philly.  It's cold so I have a big jacket on, black hoodie, and I'm wearing my do-rag, I'm bobbing my head up and down to the music.  And I pull up to a stop light and this older white woman is mean mugging me the whole light and stares at me with a bit of disgust, I *assume* she was thinking "ugh another black guy listening to that gangster rap", I let the window down and you can hear some Bach concerto in the car and I tell her to have a great day.

 

She knew you weren't listening to the rap cause her windows weren't shaking.  I think you left your .45 on the dash again 

[Gainsdalf the Whey]

I never liked the look of front squats, they seem like they've gotta be pretty hard on the wrists.

That's why they invented bodybuilder style:

[Obitim]

Saw a dude squatting 100kg at the gym the other day, he'd been doing all the warm ups, stretching the legs...checking his abs in the mirror... Damn he looked good

 

Then did quarters

[matty_mcfly]

She knew you weren't listening to the rap cause her windows weren't shaking.  I think you left your .45 on the dash again 

 

And the fact that I threw up some gang signs as I pulled up to the light.  Come on dude, let's not let facts and details ruin the point of my story.

[matty_mcfly]

That's why they invented bodybuilder style:

 

 

Eh, I always felt so uneasy doing front squats that way. I use a regular clean grip for the front rack now, but I use wrist wraps too, so it's not so bad.

 

Also, isn't wrist pain a sign that you are trying to hold the weight with your hands instead on the delts taking most of the weight?

[Cat in the rack]

That's why they invented bodybuilder style:

Ah yes of course. Still, unless I can't progress on back squats I don't think I'll complicate things by including front squats, hold off as long as I can.

[Cat in the rack]

Eh, I always felt so uneasy doing front squats that way. I use a regular clean grip for the front rack now, but I use wrist wraps too, so it's not so bad.

Also, isn't wrist pain a sign that you are trying to hold the weight with your hands instead on the delts taking most of the weight?

I've never tried front squats so I wouldn't know, I'm just going by what I've seen, I suppose if the hands are just used to stabilise the bar it would make sense.

[Br0din]

And the fact that I threw up some gang signs as I pulled up to the light.  Come on dude, let's not let facts and details ruin the point of my story.

 

  My coworkers are looking at me weird for laughing.  

[insanity]

Saw a dude squatting 100kg at the gym the other day, he'd been doing all the warm ups, stretching the legs...checking his abs in the mirror... Damn he looked good

 

Then did quarters

This reminds me, saw a curtsey squat yesterday at the gym. Guy had the bar ready to go and was in his rest period when I walked in. Saw the bar, saw the 2 plates, and was mildly impressed (I'm getting ready to hit 2 plates soon), asked him how long he had left and he replied "One more set" so I went and started my warm-up.

 

He get's under the bar, lifts it up, steps back, and curtseys, he MIGHT have made it to 45 degrees...

[lctrc]

Going to the gym was the only way I knew what the kids were listening to.  Now that my gym is in my garage, I have no idea.  Oh, and get off my lawn.

[Oramac]

But mostly, I don't like wearing headphones.  The loss of one of my senses is something that freaks me out a lot, and I feel vunerable.  So I save the headphones for the gym while I focus, when I'm at home and trying to hide from humanity, and at work and trying to focus/hide from humanity. 

 

This is the major reason I've been looking for single-ear bluetooth headphones.  They're surprisingly hard to find.  

 

I just want to say this.  Metallica's One is like a 8 minute sex experience.  

 

Not exactly the description I'd have used, but you're not wrong!  Damn good song. 

[RisenPhoenix]

This is the major reason I've been looking for single-ear bluetooth headphones.  They're surprisingly hard to find.  

 

Honestly the ones I use are the Backbeat Fit and I tend to just pull one ear out.  The things are hefty enough that they stay put without being a nuisance.

[Br0din]

Not exactly the description I'd have used, but you're not wrong!  Damn good song. 

 

Listen to it again, but this time, think a little foreplay, then add a little groping, then back to foreplay as the clothes come off, then start into the main course, then hot and heavy to finish with a breathless euphoria.  

 

Maybe I just need to get laid...  

[Silo]

That's why they invented bodybuilder style:

 

Yep, that's what I do. I try rack position every once in a while but it's uncomfortable and not a high priority for me.

 

As far as back vs front squats, front squats fit my body better. I am leggy/gangly and pretty much a mess with back squats. I had worked up to holding 25 pound dumbbells on each shoulder before switching to the barbell last year. I had to revert back to 30 pounds total (using a lighter bar obvs) to start. Then it took me 3 months to get up to 60 pounds and even those turrible, just turrible.

[Oramac]

Honestly the ones I use are the Backbeat Fit and I tend to just pull one ear out.  The things are hefty enough that they stay put without being a nuisance.

 

Nice!!  Those are really good.  $130 is a bit rich for me at the moment, but I'll definitely be keeping them in mind.  

[Trewest]

Listen to it again, but this time, think a little foreplay, then add a little groping, then back to foreplay as the clothes come off, then start into the main course, then hot and heavy to finish with a breathless euphoria.  

 

Maybe I just need to get laid...

I think I need a smoke now. ...