What the heck do you do in the gym between sets? ? ? ? ? ? ?

[Musclexec]

Any or all of these:

-Document my last set in my log
-Sip my BCAAs
-Walk to water fountain for a sip of water
-Grab paper towel from dispenser and wipe sweat from head and forehead
-Putting on straps (when needed)
-Only when hear growls and I'm resting: check out other peoples' form with their lifts
-Pace back and forth a little
-Stretch
-Stare at the floor
-Set my mind for the next set

[bullrider_IL]

I stretch the muscle i've just worked as well as the opposing muscle. I also flex, found that it helps me focus on that muscle group when i go for the next set.

since i superset everything, i drink 20oz min. between each cycle, then inbetween sets i hold flex's on muscles targeted in the set (workout at home, prolly wouldnt do this in gym...

[JasonDB]

I train at home now. However the following answers worked well for me in the past:

1) watch chicks, as seeing something sexy visually has a documented effect on testosterone levels.

2) meditate to get heart rate down, relax and prepare for the next set, and block out everything else in the gym.

[Aftermath145]

Contemplate stuff going on in my life, or just completely zone out, thinking of nothing.

[matthewwood]

Thix x2.

I sit, breath heavy, and think a lot. Im probably the most thoughful/reflective in between my sets. Plus, at the gym nothing bothers me too much so its the perfect time for me to get my mind in order.

I totally agree. The gym is my everyday zen. The only time of the day where I can do a little thinking and sort out the mess of stresses floating around my head. Leaving the gym with a good pump and a good sense of direction for the days challenges is what keeps me coming back!

[sdmfdiesel88]

stretch, check out the babes lifting weights, listen to music, look at my development, my break is 30 seconds between sets or 40 on the last set

[BitterBlossom]

I usually stare off into space and mentally prepare myself for the next set. That or stretch a little and enjoy my time in the gym. =)

[noodles36]

Look for hot chicks and stare at them. Also think about how fuken sexy i will look in a year

[BigBlueCheese]

Write down the weight/rep.

Check the rest of my notepad.

Sip my xtend.

Look at clock or check mirror.

Change volume/song on portable player.

[kraven]

I add weight to what ever I am doing keep doing this to every single set, until I can no longer lift tbhe weight. I also get amped for the next set put a good track on my stereo or mp3 player. Scatch my a$$ and get the job done.

[MUSCLES93]

^^^that
and drink water walk to keep heart rate up hit bodybuilding poses in the mirror and wait for the right time to Alpha handle the girl in the shortshorts

You are exactly right! for a minute there i didn't think anyone would get it... write in your training log and flex the muscle being trained in between sets.

[koa187]

Add weight and visualize how im gonna perform the next set.

[limzz]

start the stopwatch on my phone then sit there breathing heavily, maybe get some water, maybe text a little.

[Creedz]

usually look around and spot someone doing completely terrible form and have a good laugh
also drink some water

the other day i couldnt stop looking at this guy (or two guys) doing barbell curls, his mate was spotting him so hard that i wasnt sure whos set it even was, it looked pretty hillarious seeing them in sync throw their back up and end up like 40 degrees bent backwards while both pulling the bar towards themselves

[cavvz]

Usually h20..followed by staring at tits and ass.

Repeat

[Zook]

In the 30 seconds in between sets I somehow manage to add weight, check out the chick straddling the yoga ball, log my previous set, and work on finding the cure for cancer.

Leaves me with about 10 seconds to rest.

[braden101]

Walk, sit, stretch,look through log, go to the water fountain, flick thru ipod looking for a good song to blast right before the next set, go for a walk to the cardio section to check out the talent.

And have a quiet laugh at the 14 year old kids doing bicep curls 2 inches from the mirror.

[solidstatebody]

Look around the gym but from the mirror's reflection.

[bigredlemon]

I usually just sit and pant.

Sometimes I'll read a little.

+1

yes

[Zuoi]

sit, stretch, drink water, change weights, get a good feel for the muscles i am trying to workout by contracting them to emphasise them in the next set, change songs in the ipod

[Engineer_Guy]

I also flex

So you're that guy.

[BG5150]

I do my entire workout in one big, giant superset. No rest. In and out in 15 minutes.

[ko300zx]

Look around the gym but from the mirror's reflection.

That's how you gotta check out the chix. You can't just stare directly so find a nice reflection through about 4 or 5 mirrors so they have no idea you really have been staring for 5 mins straight.

[glsfitness]

I spend very little time watching others. My concern is the next lift. The gym is where time truly stops for me.

[Seany6]

Well a minute isn't long at all, now adays I stretch the muscle(group) I'm working on at the time, and otherwise get my breath back and try and keep the muscles I'm working moving a bit(active recovery)

[djandybitz]

walk to the water fountain, check myself out in the mirror, look around to see if anyone is checking me out, roll my eyes at the cardio bunnies. begin next set

lmao!

[guest89]

-I check my notebook to see what weight I'm going to be lifting for my next set (Madcows 5x5)./ Add weight as needed.

-If not many people are in the gym I pace around aimlessly.

-I walk to the water fountain and grab a sip of water. (I bring a bottle of water but walking to the fountain gives me something to do).

- I mire chicks booties out of the corner of my eye or by using mirrors. (Entire gym surrounded by mirrors on the wall)

- I watch tv. Near the ceiling my gym has a flat-screen every few feet and they are all on different channels so there is always something interesting to watch.

- I pick what song I'm going to listen to next.

- I observe whats going on in the gym without appearing to actually be watching anyone.

[RobKarpathios]

i just stare at the same asian chick thats always on the treadmill every day.
I've had sex with her like 400 times in my mind

yes! XD

[triplewhammy]

This might sound like a weird question, but what do you do between sets.

I pretty much just stare at my shoes or get a drink of water...

Ideas?

I see a lot of guys on cell phones...

You do the other bodypart you're supersetting.

[glopez1966]

it depends on where I am at if I am focused I am walking back and forth thinking about the next set. And then when not that focused I am thinking about all the stuff going on in my life and that only happens once in a while because the gym is my release for me. I get centered and I am in control of my workout and that feels great!