Just wondering Jow Forums's stance on correcting people's form when they're doing shit completely wrong.
I saw a man in the squat rack doing 1/10th of the range of motion with his legs and just slightly bending forward over and over again. Basically he was doing 1/4 of a "good morning" while completely curving his upper body forward and slightly bending his knees. The guy had only 10lbs on each side but it still looked like he was gonna snap his back.
I also saw an older manlet switch out the bar on the lat-pull by standing on top of the bench with his dirty shoes. He started with the full rack of weights, realized it was impossible for him, then proceeded with about half the rack with the worst form I've ever seen. He was just letting the bar to pull him to his feet and then falling back down repeatedly. His ass never barely even touched the seat, let alone did he put his legs under the padded bar to keep them in place
In both of these scenarios I said nothing, and tried not to watch them because I didn't want to be rude, but do you guys usually say something to these oblivious folk? I'm not an expert by any means, so I'd feel a little douchey trying to instruct them in the middle of a busy gym, but I still feel like I should at least show them some rudiments so these people don't go straight to snap city.
Do you guys help out clear noobs in the gym when they're doing dangerous shit? How do you tell them their form sucks without sounding like a dick?
Unless you’re a certified personal trainer I’d just stfu.
I’ve had gymbros try to tell me not to arch my lower back at the end of a deadlift and it’s just annoying
Matthew Taylor
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Jonathan Rogers
Yeah, that's why I haven't said anything so far. It's just hard not to watch or say something since I'm expecting their backs to break at any moment. I just don't understand why these people can have such bad form when they have full access to the internet.
Also, to answer your question, no I don't help out any noobs. Because for every well-meaning gym bro who knows what he's talking about, there's 10 well-meaning gym bros that have no fucking idea what they're talking about. You're probably alright OP, but the most annoying thing in the world is a tiny guy who marches up to you and tells you how to do things.
Don't bother m8. They won't listen. Even my scrawny friends who ask for help don't listen. I've given up on helping everyone and anyone at the gym except my brother. At least he listens to advice.
Brody Gomez
Feel ya. Well, fuck it. I'll just keep my shit to myself, then.
You're not supposed to arch the lower back at the end of a deadlift, if you do it means you haven't locked out properly because your hips aren't in the correct position. Only correct people if you're friends with them or they ask you
Hudson Davis
No, just ignore others entirely unless they're about to hurt you.
It's not your job or responsibility to help strangers at the gym. That'd be like wandering around a grocery store and telling people certain foods don't pair well with the wine they've chosen. Not your job, and for all you know they may be doing something entirely different than you think.
Benjamin Nelson
When I was a noob(still is to some extent), I always really appreciated it when experienced guys gave me some tips on form or similar things.
I probably wouldn't go to someone on random, but if one of us was working in and doing the same lifts, I would appreciate tips.
As long as you have the right attitude when pointing out their errors, it's not rude. Obviously respect if they don't want any help.
Levi Sanders
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Brody Moore
I only give advice to those that seem absolutely day ones that actually seem to want to learn ( aka not doing heavy af weight with dog shit form). I just make sure to start with "I usually hate when people give me advice, but..." or "I usually let people be, but..." idk. If they seem responsive, keep going if not fuck em
Jonathan Cooper
If they don't ask for it, they probably don't want to hear it.
Christopher Powell
If someone asks, I'll help. Otherwise I don't.
Jason Diaz
If they're going to hurt themselves, definitely tell them As a noob I'd appreciate it greatly. Just don't be condescending
Eli Parker
If i see someone doing something that could hurt them, i'll ask "do you mind if i make a suggestion?" So far, everyone i've talked to has seemed receptive.
But then there's the gym thots using the hack squat facing the wrong god damn way and i just have to laugh
Michael Walker
THE IRON WILL DO THE CULLING
DO NOT CORRECT ANYONE JUST MIND YOUR BUSINESS AND DO YOUR OWN LIFTS.
Even though you might have the best of intentions it is generally best to just mind your own buisness. You never know how somebody is going to react, they might get extremely uncomfortable from the attention or even hostile.
Gavin Williams
Agreed. Some people helped me correct my DL technique when i was just starting, and probably saved my back.
Colton Lopez
Rather than making a straight up correction, ask to work in for a couple sets. Use an appropriate weight that allows you perfect form and do enough reps so they can glance over a few times to see how it’s actually done. When you get up don’t move the weight stack. And for 2nd set drop weight again and do another with absolute focus on form, as if you were demonstrating it for a friend.
