25 Unwritten Gym Rules You’re Probably Breaking

25 Unwritten Gym Rules

1. No standing right in front of the dumbbell rack

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2. Don’t give unsolicited advice…unless your Arnold



3. Re-rack weights where they belong


4. Don’t aimlessly stand by a machine you’re not using


5. Don’t curl in the squat rack unless there’s nobody in your gym…or nobody squats

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6. Use the least amount of plates possible on a barbell…don’t use (5) 25 lb plates on each side

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7. Don’t invade others peoples space especially if they need that space for a lift


8. Don’t jumprope or anything weird like that in the middle of the free weights section


9. Don’t talk to someone with their headphones in unless necessary


10. Don’t obnoxiously and unnecessarily grunt…sorry but those 30 lb curls don’t require you to get hyped up



11. Don’t hog multiple sets of dumbbells because you’re doing a pyramid set

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12. Try to avoid walking in front of someone checking their form in the mirror


13. Don’t steal shit from the gym…both the gym and its members hate you


14. If someone wants to work in, don’t be a dick in your response


15. Don’t superset exercises that are across the gym so that I have to wait to use the machine you’re on


16. Don’t talk to someone in the middle of set

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17. Don’t sexually moan while your working out



18. Don’t use bumper plates on machines


19. If you’re sweating, wipe the machine

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20. Don’t fart in a crowded area

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21. Put deodorant on before you workout


22. Don’t leave your towel on a piece of equipment to claim your still using it and not be in the vicinity

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23. Don’t stare at other people

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24. Don’t roll your eyes if someone asks you for a spot



25. Don’t walk around butt naked and especially don’t talk to people with your sack out or blow-dry your balls

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What else do you people do at the gym that annoys you? Let us know in the comments below!