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[LongBall]

The gym I work out at is not the best, but is adequate. I use only free weights and the place usually has plenty to go around. The last few years when working chest, I would always use barbells. Recently I started using dumbells. The dumbells at the gym only go up to 100 lbs so we would do some sets with those and then move to barbells. Well after about 6 of us today were talking how we needed dumbells up to at least 150 lbs we decided to go to the owner and figure with this many people he would at least think about it. After presenting our case to him he says "since you guys are the only ones who need those why don't you pool your money and buy them for here" 1 guy says " than cut our dues in 1/2 and you got a deal" moron says no. I said "then are you gonna fuckin' stand over the dumbells when we are not here and make sure nobody else uses them" he says " look guys, you want em', you buy them" He just lost 6 customers when our terms run out. Feel like sqeezing his little fuckin' head til it pops. Oh well, just unloading, other than that had good workout.


LongBall

 

[b fold the truth]

I feel your pain. I used to always duck tape extra plates to the dbells in the YMCA so I could use heavier ones on dbell rows.

I know, I AM a redneck...haha

B True

 

[Thaibox]

I hear ya. Our dumbells only go to 120. All of the Dbs over 60lbs are bent. There is only one 80lb and three 45 lbs. I rarley use machines, but there are at least five machines that are currently broken. There are three different types (therefore sizes) of plates. The ropes for cables are so frayed that its scary to use any real weight. Three of the benches wabble uncontrolably when you use them. The owner just bought a new house, and rolls around in a custom $50k chevy truck. Asshole

 

[CytoMel]

The gym I work out at is not the best, but is adequate. I use only free weights and the place usually has plenty to go around. The last few years when working chest, I would always use barbells. Recently I started using dumbells. The dumbells at the gym only go up to 100 lbs so we would do some sets with those and then move to barbells. Well after about 6 of us today were talking how we needed dumbells up to at least 150 lbs we decided to go to the owner and figure with this many people he would at least think about it. After presenting our case to him he says "since you guys are the only ones who need those why don't you pool your money and buy them for here" 1 guy says " than cut our dues in 1/2 and you got a deal" moron says no. I said "then are you gonna fuckin' stand over the dumbells when we are not here and make sure nobody else uses them" he says " look guys, you want em', you buy them" He just lost 6 customers when our terms run out. Feel like sqeezing his little fuckin' head til it pops. Oh well, just unloading, other than that had good workout.


LongBall

Yeah that gym owner is a fucking fool. I hope that you and your friends find a better gym and that gym owner goes out of business because he shouldnt be running a pussy gym like that.

 

[kaneman23]

LongBall

Damn, this is my first post here!! Anyhow, my gym I have been training at just took a big shit last month as well. They were bought out by some sports and health club. Anyhow, I was doing some incline dumbell presses with the 150's and I got yelled at for setting them down too hard. I told the wannabe trainer that yelled at me, that there was no other way to put them down and that was the reason we had thick rubber mats in that section of the gym. It totally messed up my workout and I had a hard time focusing afterwards because I was so pissed off at him. I am leaving there and going back to Gold's as soon as my contract expires.

Justin

 

[Bobarell]

I personally go to World Gym. I hate crowds when working out though.

I like the setup and the amounts of real weights witting around. I did not join and just used the gym at work for some time, but then my friend that WO'd at World told me they were open 24 hours everyday but Friday and Saturday night.

Well, I work Wed-Sat nights from 6pm-6am so that was perfect....no crowd and lots of weights. Same friend knew some people that worked out there that were leaving town and wanted to sell their memberships. I asked how much and he said $45 for the last 6 months and $120 a year for as long as I work out there. OH YAAAAAAH. Me and my WO partner joined and haven't been happier.

One week after we signed up they were open 24-7. kick ass. I went and made a payment at the other time I would go and WO(10pm) and man it was packed. I can't stand waiting on weights or benches.

 

[Ingram]

The gym I work out at is not the best, but is adequate. I use only free weights and the place usually has plenty to go around. The last few years when working chest, I would always use barbells. Recently I started using dumbells. The dumbells at the gym only go up to 100 lbs so we would do some sets with those and then move to barbells. Well after about 6 of us today were talking how we needed dumbells up to at least 150 lbs we decided to go to the owner and figure with this many people he would at least think about it. After presenting our case to him he says "since you guys are the only ones who need those why don't you pool your money and buy them for here" 1 guy says " than cut our dues in 1/2 and you got a deal" moron says no. I said "then are you gonna fuckin' stand over the dumbells when we are not here and make sure nobody else uses them" he says " look guys, you want em', you buy them" He just lost 6 customers when our terms run out. Feel like sqeezing his little fuckin' head til it pops. Oh well, just unloading, other than that had good workout.

No offense, but the guy is trying to run a business. Dumbbells aren't cheap and in this situation DB’s that heavy wouldn't be used often enough to justify buying them. Once your term runs out migrate to a bigger gym that will suit your needs.

 

[LongBall]

Kaneman23,
welcome bro, always good to have some new experience on the boards. I gotta find me a dark, dirty,pit with guys that know how and want to lift. I am tired of seeing weekend lifters rush to my gym because it got over 70 degrees and they think they can get fit by working out(if thats what you call it) for 2 weeks. Tired of waiting for a guy who is doing lunges in the power rack with 25's on each side. Tired of waiting for the guy to pump himself up to 1/4 squat 185 , get 1(1/4 squat that is) then tell me he has 4 more sets. tired of the fat lady sitting on a bench to watch her fat husband do flat bench presses with 20's. Again, just venting fellas


LongBall

 

[Lord_Suston]

Kaneman23,
welcome bro, always good to have some new experience on the boards. I gotta find me a dark, dirty,pit with guys that know how and want to lift. I am tired of seeing weekend lifters rush to my gym because it got over 70 degrees and they think they can get fit by working out(if thats what you call it) for 2 weeks. Tired of waiting for a guy who is doing lunges in the power rack with 25's on each side. Tired of waiting for the guy to pump himself up to 1/4 squat 185 , get 1(1/4 squat that is) then tell me he has 4 more sets. tired of the fat lady sitting on a bench to watch her fat husband do flat bench presses with 20's. Again, just venting fellas


LongBall

We got all the guys for spring break and then the summer rush, I wish people woulde just learn to lift right. On a side note I maxed out our gyms dumbells by doing 120's for one arm rows, everyone just kinda stared dumbfounded, I guess it is imposible for them to think some can be strong and not weigh 300+ lbs....

 

[kaneman23]

LongBall

This time of year always makes the gym's suck around here. Too many college pencil necks and fat chicks decide they want to look halfway decent for the summer. They seem to invade every year. I change my workout schedule to night time to avoid the rush but its still crowded. This used to be a really nice gym until they sold out to another chain. Now we have too many people that don't know dick about training or what hardcore bodybuilding is all about because all they want is abs. Those are the people that need to buy that Fitness Made Simple crap from John Basedow...lol.. I hate to say it but I will be glad when the summer is over.