@superpanas what about working in with people? if someone is taking that time up while resting then it's perfectly acceptable to ask if you can work in with them and lift during their rest time.
Is 2-3 minutes between sets too long? I keep getting rude looks from guys at the gym..
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superpanas
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@superpanas you can always ask them to do it or at least help you out. I have worked in with guys lifting a lot more than me, as well as my friend who is significantly taller, and with 2-3 people it really isn't that bad. plus the longer rest period = more time to change out weights etc.
superpanas
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@superpanas damn, I'm sorry to hear that 
hopefully folk will become more aware of gym etiquette, especially with the new covid space constraints.
hopefully folk will become more aware of gym etiquette, especially with the new covid space constraints.superpanas
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@superpanas My sister and I used to share the squat rack. I'm 4 inches taller than her and significantly stronger. It took us about 30 seconds to reset everything. I moved and now she works out with a dude who is a full foot taller than her. If you work together, it really takes no time at all to adjust everything. Men do it for each other all the time. They can treat women the same way.
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blackprophet
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@superpanas What an ass, did he also expect you to take all your stuff off? I've been there before.
superpanas
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@blackprophet Of course. But I didnt, kinda decided fuck it.
@superpanas Good for you! What a jerk. I'd have a hard time sharing equipment in that scenario.
@superpanas This. OP, it's your right to take time between sets and do whatever you want with that time. Personally, I get annoyed when someone is using equipment and sits on their phone for 3-5 minutes between sets (even though I know the rest length is common for many routines), but that's because 1) I'm impatient, 2) I'm usually short on time, and 3) I super set with minimal rest time between sets so any resting seems long to me.
If it's really bugging you, call them out. Otherwise, ignore them or consider letting them use the equipment between sets (assuming this doesn't impede your workout)
If it's really bugging you, call them out. Otherwise, ignore them or consider letting them use the equipment between sets (assuming this doesn't impede your workout)
sunnsideup
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@bharati21 Super sets are the best!! Highly recommend them for anyone wanting to get more accomplished in their designated workout time.
I work out at home (lift or yoga in AM, run in PM) and still do supersets because I have to get to work on time. If I had a full hour plus to fit in a bunch of rests, I'd probably just go for a run instead. (Also I suspect I might drift off if I tried long rest periods that early in the morning, haha.)
I work out at home (lift or yoga in AM, run in PM) and still do supersets because I have to get to work on time. If I had a full hour plus to fit in a bunch of rests, I'd probably just go for a run instead. (Also I suspect I might drift off if I tried long rest periods that early in the morning, haha.)
@1stbrownhorse No, this is not too much. In fact, resting anywhere from 3-5 minutes between heavy sets is more than acceptable. Strenth athletes do this as well.
You are not getting dirty looks because of the time you rest, you're getting dirty looks because you're on your phone. People love to play screen police especially towards young women, there is this weird noral high some people ride policing young women off their phones. I've noticed it as well in my gym before. The guys never get the same kind of energy from their fellow men either.
I say stay on your phone during your rest. You're not harming anyone and it wouldn't impact anyone differently if you stared straight in the air instead. I'm on my phone between sets too, because I log the weight and stats in my notes app and I can always tell when I'm getting a judgy look because someone is convinced I'm committing the crime of texting. Or worse, scrolling Instagram. If anyone ever comes up to me and says something about it, I'm dead set on telling them to fuck straight off.
You are not getting dirty looks because of the time you rest, you're getting dirty looks because you're on your phone. People love to play screen police especially towards young women, there is this weird noral high some people ride policing young women off their phones. I've noticed it as well in my gym before. The guys never get the same kind of energy from their fellow men either.
I say stay on your phone during your rest. You're not harming anyone and it wouldn't impact anyone differently if you stared straight in the air instead. I'm on my phone between sets too, because I log the weight and stats in my notes app and I can always tell when I'm getting a judgy look because someone is convinced I'm committing the crime of texting. Or worse, scrolling Instagram. If anyone ever comes up to me and says something about it, I'm dead set on telling them to fuck straight off.
holystaples
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@ronit I do scroll through instagram, text with my mom and make eyes at my husband who is doing his own thing across the gym. I'm gonna spend my 5 min between squats in whatever way i bloody well want. But I get it, I recently changed gyms to avoid this behavior from men, among others. The gym I go to now is a lot shabbier but has a much nicer clientele and a pool. God I've missed swimming so damn much. Def the right choice.