Dont Walk In Front Of Me While Im Lifting In Front Of The Mirror!!!!!

[louden_swain]

Originally posted by satchboogie

any posing in the mirror in the gym is FAIRPLAY!

Why can't this be done at home? People who are flexing in front of everyone are taking up space and getting in the way of other people who are trying to train!

we all come in there for one purpose, to improve our physique.

Exactly, the gym is filled with tools to transform a physique. It shouldn't be a place with circus like activities or other horse play.

flexing in front of the mirror while having a pump is fair play!

Again, why can't this be done at home? Why does this have to be done in front of everyone else? Remember, not all people are bodybuilders.

lifting your shirt to admire them pump abs is fairplay?

I never need to rip off my cloths to see if I have a pump. I train in sweats and I can feel my pump. I am not about to look like a fool in front of everyone just to see if I have a damn pump. I will check when I get home.

 

[R CRUSHER]

DR.SLOE ~

some of ya'll just a bunch of damn BEACH BODIES......goin round flexin' your shit......high sidin' in front of the mirrors n shit.
...i gots a 6 pack....dont see me flexin' for them hoe's....this what i do to those punkass beach bodies"

and then :mp5:


and then

 

[Nonerz]

I don't pose in front of the mirror, but it does irritate me when some idiot is standing right in front of me when I'm on the squat rack. For me, it helps me to stay focused. I have my music and the spot I pick out to look at. I don't freak out if someone is passing by, but dammit, if you see me and you're not doing shit (just taking up space)...then get out of my way (please).

 

[punch]

My closing remarks;


There is a reason why we lift, some for power some for sculpting. I am in the camp of developing muscle for overall fullness, symmetry and seperation. The latter being a more visual aspect of lifting. The " Mirror" is a tool. That is why they have them in the gyms to begin with. It is a borometer to gauge form and to see the muscle in an engorged state. The mirror gives you a first hand glimpse of your hard work in the present and the fruits of your labor afterwards. Those hobbyist that frequent the gym once a week need to realize that for some, gazing into the mirror and seeing the veins popping out of your skull as you lower 405 on the squat rack for reps is a religous experience.

A picture speaks a thousand words, and for Body Builders the mirror is often your best critique. I know of NO pro body builders that dont consider the mirror a part of their lives. When you wear the fruits of your labor every day you better bet your ass I am going to look at it as much as I can. Peace

 

[gymtime]

In my gym, posing is tolerated only for those preparing for a show. Anyone else doing it is laughed at, and rightly so.

 

[johnny1111]

While I do think it is unreasonable to expect someone to wait two minutes to get the equipment they need, I also think it is rude to park yourself in front of someone who is using the mirror during a set. I just grab what I need and get out of the way. I expect others to do the same for me. -john

 

[rjl296]

we all come in there for one purpose, to improve our physique.

not everyone tries to look good. some use the gym to train to be stronger

 

[JOKER47]

not everyone tries to look good. some use the gym to train to be stronger

Agreed. Not everyone in a gym is a bodybuilder. Many are strength athletes whose appearance is far from their priority.

I have to admit, I get irritated sometimes when that simple fact is forgotten. Especially on this board.


Joker

 

[Nonerz]

it's an individual thing...your goals are YOUR goals. so if you want to be able crush cans bare handed, then cool--go for it...or if you want to look like Fabio (you know what I mean) then that's cool too! it's all about you when you're in the "trenches."

 

[bignate73]

personally i think posing trunks and straight leg deadlifts to together like peanut butter and jelly.