If you had these terrible choices- which one would you take and why?

[Mufasa123]

Ask em how many sets left. Sounds obvious but it works hell, half the time they’re suddenly either done using it or on their last set and do it right away

I used to do this, usually people would offer you to work in if they were just sitting there (right thing to do), or I'd ask if I can work between their sets. Never had it get to the point where I had to discuss that they were taking 5-10 minutes between sets and we could probably fit 5+ people in between. Of course if I worked in, I'd remember, on a machine anyway, their weight and settings so I'd handle the change to myself and back for their trouble. Consideration both ways - show and receive.

 

[OldManLogan]

I used to do this, usually people would offer you to work in if they were just sitting there (right thing to do), or I'd ask if I can work between their sets. Never had it get to the point where I had to discuss that they were taking 5-10 minutes between sets and we could probably fit 5+ people in between. Of course if I worked in, I'd remember, on a machine anyway, their weight and settings so I'd handle the change to myself and back for their trouble. Consideration both ways - show and receive.

This is how I operate, exactly. And coincidentally, I’ve made a few acquaintances now because of good gym etiquette, which makes it super smooth when you train at the same time with the same people. We know each other’s process and routines now.

 

[CorgisOnTren]

I used to do this, usually people would offer you to work in if they were just sitting there (right thing to do), or I'd ask if I can work between their sets. Never had it get to the point where I had to discuss that they were taking 5-10 minutes between sets and we could probably fit 5+ people in between. Of course if I worked in, I'd remember, on a machine anyway, their weight and settings so I'd handle the change to myself and back for their trouble. Consideration both ways - show and receive.

Yep. Training is the best part of my day, no reason to let others using equipment get under my skin when 9/10 times the “issue” can be resolved by a quick question.

 

[Sectør]

Yep. Training is the best part of my day, no reason to let others using equipment get under my skin when 9/10 times the “issue” can be resolved by a quick question.

Definitely agree with this.

everyone’s there for the same reason, and nobody is more entitled to a certain piece of equipment more than anyone else

99% of the time people are more then happy to accommodate your requests if you’re polite. Either they have one more set, or they let you work in.

I’ve only had a couple instances where I asked to work in because the gym was packed, and they looked at me and said “no”. I just shrugged it off and went and did something else and came back to the machine when it was open. At worst it’s just slightly inconvenient to do things out of order, doesn’t ruin the workout.

Similar to you, training is my favorite part of the day. Not going to let petty stuff ruin that for me

 

[Alzadosghost]

Even with a gun to my head I’d say fuck off take it yourself. Absolutely no orals or Tren for me anymore: not a chance. Anadrol makes me lethargic as fuck. Tren is all bad fucks my guy up and have heartburn so bad stomach acid comes out my nose when I lay down: var gave me crippling adductor abd feet cramps last time I would never run any oral for 8 weeks. Dbol gsne me gyno and zits. Just no chance

 

[Gaintrain]

Var 50mg preW id pick if I had to, but I prefer no orals at all...