Noticed this at most gyms I go to, like every gym we have guys who scream, cardio bunnies, arrogant ****s, and the jacked and humble guys. These guys are the ones with most impressive physiques yet stay clothed at all times. thoughts on this? If I were jacked i'd be in tanks most of the time!
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07-01-2013, 09:16 PM #1
Why do some of the biggest guys stay covered up at the gym?
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07-01-2013, 09:17 PM #2
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07-01-2013, 09:24 PM #3
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07-01-2013, 09:32 PM #4
TBH, its more of a thing of being an individual. Every time I go to the gym there is a million guys with short ass shorts and tanks. How do you seperate yourself from anybody else when they are all wearing the same thing. Also, the purpose of going to a gym is to work out, not show off. Do that shiet in your own time when your out of something, but not at the gym. Thats my view on it anyway.
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07-01-2013, 09:34 PM #5
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07-01-2013, 09:42 PM #6
This is my goal when I hopefully get big to never be too proud. I always want to be humble and not be prideful. When it is winter I try and wear a sweatshirt and never tank tops. STORY TIME!
story: the first and only time I wore a muscle shirt to the gym (was still new) I didn't know my limits and didn't have a spotter. I had went over to the bench and warmed up I worked up to 155 with my horrible form. I went down bounced it hard and couldn't get it up ( that's what she said) the bar sat on my chest for about 3 seconds and a guy came over and lifted it off. I tryed to play it off and ask for help with force reps. I believe I was only doing 145 on the force reps set and he was pretty much lifting the weight for me. I never felt like such a loser/failure before I just stood up and ended my workout eight there. Suffice to say I have yet to wear a tank top or muscle shirt again, and try and be as humble as possible.402/314/435-1151@213 w/ sleeves USPA
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07-01-2013, 09:46 PM #7
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07-01-2013, 10:29 PM #10
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usually the bigger guys are lifting more weight. And they use clothing to keep the equipment from sliding on there sweaty skin which can be very bad while doing squats or something that involves the weight resting on you. They also sweat more and burn more fat while wearing more clothing. and they dont have to show off. A mix of many things, truly, there is no need to wear a muslce shirt to the gym, im usually just in a t shirt and basketball shorts. comfortable stretchable clothes.
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07-01-2013, 10:36 PM #11
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07-01-2013, 10:44 PM #12
Sleeveless are easier to move in and let air circulate better, it's not a problem for skinny guys cuz they're not as thick. Once I started working out in sleevelesses I never went back to tshirts. I wish it was socially exceptable to work out shirtless, that chit must feel so good. Fukk that annoying sweaty cloth on skin feel
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07-02-2013, 02:34 AM #16
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07-02-2013, 06:36 AM #20
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To be honest, with you its more of a mental individualization. When i do it i feel like ive got some mysterious aura surrounding me. Everyone looks more when your covered up. Also most people think they look like the PRO's who do it so the cameras cant see their incomplete physique.
But 90% of time i wear a vest, simply because my gym has no air conditioning, and i love getting dat dere pump and flexing in the mirrors, but i love my gym for that, everyone is to their own. Everyone respects each other. Its more of a hardcore gym anyways ran locally.
Its awesome because you can work out shirtless, or however you want. also their isnt ONE single female member that goes to my gym so its not anything to do with showing off.
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07-02-2013, 06:39 AM #21
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I wear hoodies throughout my sessions and most of my buddies do now too. It is nice to have something wrap around your body, helps maintain body temperature high (specially important when doing strength work), just feels a lot more solid when doing bench and squats etc. I could not have it any other way.
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07-02-2013, 06:40 AM #22
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07-02-2013, 06:49 AM #23
I don't know how guys are comfortable wearing sweatshirts or hoodies in the gym. As soon as I am done with squats I am burning up just wearing a t-shirt and shorts.
Big guys don't need to wear skimpy clothes as you can tell they are huge even when wearing baggy stuff. Same with really strong guys, the heavy weight they are heaving around speaks for itself.yolo- you only lift once
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07-02-2013, 12:24 PM #24
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07-02-2013, 12:49 PM #25
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I always stay covered up. 1, I hate being cold and want to keep my pump / sweat going, 2, I'm not looking to show off to anyone, 3, Its more shocking to them when the hoodie does come off / when it does, 4. I like to see what improvements I can do without looking at myself every day. I'm not saying I am the biggest guy in the gym, but Its how i prefer to train
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