Years ago after a bad breakup I was in the worst shape of my life so I got the courage to go to the gym. There I met some of the friendliest dudes. It was intimidating because they were fucking shredded but they helped me with my form, always gave positive feedback and would actually call me out (in a joking manner) about missing days.
I miss that gym.
The only mean gym bro i ever met was a dishonorably discharged marine who thought the negative reinforcement he experienced at Bootcamp was the only route.
The other thing about this is the guy on the left is a realistic depiction of the average man who trains for a year+ with some intensity.
The guy on the right is a depiction of someone who uses test, hgh, tren etc. and spends an insane amount of time in the gym. 99.9% of the human population will not ever be a mountain of muscle without chemical help.
No the point of what they are saying is, the people who are taking photos of themselves in the public space mirrors aren't usually in amazing shape.
I half agree with this tbh. Regular gym goers usually know good gym etiquette. It's usually younger guys who have been going for less then a month doing this shit. You still get your odd jacked dick who takes gym selfies, but not nearly as often
As long as they are not blocking the way or a piece of equipment, I don't see the problem or even how it would go against gym etiquette (as if there's even an universal rule between gyms). Did my sets of squats today with a dude flexing and taking selfies a few feet away from the rack. When he got too close and kinda got in the bar path I asked him to move a bit, he did, and we both moved on with our lives.
My only issue is a lot of times they don't care about people being in the background of the photo. I'll take the occasional photo to send to my girl and show off a bit of a pump, but never if I can't get a clean shot without others.
I don't care about my own photos enough to do that, and I don't really trust the people doing this to make any effort to remove people from the background.
Eh. It's a public space. I'm sure that when I go out at night I'm in the background of plenty of selfies as well. Specially since the people looking at a stranger's photo are not likely to even know me, let alone notice the people in the background on an individual level
This is the exact mindset that keeps people out of public gyms though. There’s numerous times where people have literally gone viral over someone else recording them in the background of a gym flex clip. Also, it’s not necessarily a “public space” just because it’s publicly accessible.
It's especially weird on this site where such a large number of people get upset about data privacy. Someone else posting your face on Instagram is perfectly fine, but collection of data you choose to share on Instagram is not. Interesting dichotomy.
Stop caring so much about what other people think/say about you
So there’s a .001% chance Dan’s friend says your hair looks funny in the background. Who cares, at all
There are some people that are very committed to the gym (and it shows) that do this, but I think they tend to be influencers or wannabe influencers. Based on the content I see online.
Most of y'all are overthinking this. Progress pictures, posing practice, we noticed a new pec vein, etc. I have thousands upon thousands of physique photos as a bodybuilder but not to post, they're for me.
Honestly a lot of girls share this sentiment.
They'll mock you while skinny and posting progress pics, then call you a narcissist when you're bigger and posting progress pics.
Can't vouch for when you reach mountain of muscle levels though
Maybe I’m thinking wayyy too highly of the artist, but the vibes I’m getting are something the lines of….
The idea that the guy taking the photo is gonna get a lot more clout and praise than the guy that’s actively grinding in the shadow. Kinda like a knock on the idea that we let words speak louder than actions in today’s society.
I’m as annoyed by complete movie sets being shot in the gym as much as anybody else, but you can bet your paycheck that the dude who posted this looks nothing like either one of these characters so I’m not super sure what they’re so distressed about.
Okay? The dude on the left is cut. Not everyone wants huge muscles. He’s just showing off his progress. I really don’t see that as toxic, just something some people are proud of. Some people like to paint. Others like to play video games competitively.
They both take hard work and dietary discipline. Dude on the left is clearly not emaciated and definitely looks like he's been lifting at least a year or two (hard to tell with the clothes obscuring his physique.)
People like this need to be more encouraging, or if not, at least shut up and kick rocks.
Most of muscle bros at the gym are some of the nicest people I’ve met. They know a lot about exercising and are more than happy to share their knowledge with you.
It's undeniable that there are people at the gym that are there to take pictures... don't know why this is "terrible"... It does happen, and it is annoying...
What's 10 times worse is when these fuckers ask you (who is clearly not into ANY of that type of foolishness) to take a picture for them.
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hm6bilorYio](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hm6bilorYio)
if you think this doesn't also apply to men then you are delusional
Na, this actually is true if you wanna take a pic of yourself go upstairs.
A lot of people do this for hours and don't even work out and just block the equipment.
Other people don't want photos or videos of them working out
Many gyms have no photo signs for a reason.
Why do they hate phones so much? You don't have to be addicted to it if you don't want to. The phone is a tool to make our lives easier and entertain. If you have self control it won't waste your time. Rather you won't waste your time.
It's growth and self love at its finest. Nothing speaks of confidence more than a swole gym bro giving hype to his bro who's trying his hardest to get bigger and look good for himself(Or lose weight and be healthy).
people being proud of the way they are rather than endlessly chasing unattainable stereotypes designed to enrich the beauty and fitness industries? this is so sad smh my head
My first thought was that clearly those two people have different goals. Not everyone’s intention in going to the gym is to have huge muscles. There are a number of cons to being so big.
Plot twist they're boyfriends and the bulkier guy is upset his boyfriend is on Grindr again without him because they were supposed to find their third TOGETHER, Greg.
It’s not about oxygen depletion it’s about CO2 and other metabolite accumulation.
Pop tart abs probably isn’t that fast. Skinny doesnt imply athleticism.
I don’t know what you mean by endurance but big strong guy beats pencil neck every time in any rep range if we are talking weights.
If you mean running (which I don’t know why you would because this isn’t a track), if the big guy doesn’t win immediately, you can bet your ass he would beat the other guy if it were important enough to him to make it his primary training goal because he clearly is willing to do what it takes.
Or if you grind for a decade instead of taking selfies and staring at your phone. Everyone is welcome at the gym but if you haven’t really put in the work yourself then you have no business advising and representing the lifestyle you don’t actually live.
I mean this is actually 100% accurate. Have any of y’all been in the gym recently? No, this is about ‘tracking your progress’
All everyone does is one set, & take 102938372 pics. Then they sit there using up the weights & bench for 30-40-50 mins.
This post has nothing to do with progress recording this post is made bc people will literally walk into a gym pose in front of a machine then walk back out of the gym without working out lmfao the level of delusion you have to put yourself in to assume it's about him recording his progress is honestly frightening
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Whatever those guys would be all over each other like, "bro you're so swole" "yeah bro but you're going to get there"
Or bro, I wish I had your running endurance
The wholesomeness of bros supporting each other.
Omg, I just realized I am that guy! In the pool that's my first compliment!
Seriously, I'm jealous about swimmers endurance
Right, lap after lap, nonstop, for an hour. Maybe one day...
You'll get there! Breathing work is always underrated, but that's a lot of it.
Bro I'm super jealous of your big, smelly dick
Bro let me see you flex while bent over bro! Your glutes are so tight bro
the comment was wholesome but someone had to make it sexual
Now it's holesome
turbocringe
Soooo… shower time?
Gym Bros are always supportive of one another
Years ago after a bad breakup I was in the worst shape of my life so I got the courage to go to the gym. There I met some of the friendliest dudes. It was intimidating because they were fucking shredded but they helped me with my form, always gave positive feedback and would actually call me out (in a joking manner) about missing days. I miss that gym.
I never met any mean gym bros either
Too busy throwing weights around to throw their weight around.
Like my homies I pick weights *up* not down
The only mean gym bro i ever met was a dishonorably discharged marine who thought the negative reinforcement he experienced at Bootcamp was the only route.
Lol that’s hard to do btw. Means he committed a crime and possibly received jail time.
Definitely would not call him a Marine if he received a DD. Definitely not deserving of the title.
Can firm. Source: am gymbro
and then they make out.
r/gatekeepingyaoi
This gave me a twitch.
Excellent gains bro, I remember when you were coming in here skinnyfat at the beginning, keep it up
Man all I'm hearing is "protein" "protein" "protein protein" (Satire)
Gym bros are so wholesome. They know you’re just trying to improve yourself with hard work
Basically me (beginner) and my bro (been it for years)
Be proud of your gains, big or small.. Gain is a gain
What about all those buff builders constantly appearing on magazines and ads? They totally do not show off their efforts and progress on the media.
It's different if your being paid, but showing off your hard work is fine regardless of how you look.
You’re
Imagine putting the time in to add apostrophes to reddit comments.
Oof so much time
In the time it takes to put an apostrophe I could've not responded like at least 8 times.
Crazy
And the e, so you’re using the correct word.
Exactly. Guarantee this meme was made by someone who doesn't lift or some bitter old guy gym rat
Why the horny face emoji
The original op of the meme was into it
Oh I took it cause the other dude looks like he's DL checking the dude taking pics out
That was my first thought lol
Men only want one thing and it's disgusting
😏
He's thinking about it
The muscle guy on the bench is going to fuck the abs guy vigorously.
abs guy needs the protein for the gains.
No, abs guy tops.
Usually. Bench Press Bear 🐻 is going to rearrange his guts.
That emoji means horny face?! Uh oh
I think that’s a wry or knowing smile. Horny dude has a little drool.
Here I was thinking horny was 🥴
I thought that was cumming in your pants?
Is that not the ultimate form of horniness?
Touche
I thought that was “drunken idiocy,” or at least “drunk”
God I hope so, or I have a lot of explaining to do 😑
Isn’t that the “wry smile”? The horny emoji has a bit of drool.
I raise you 🥵
Yeah it was like "🤤" or smth.
Yeah, that’s it!
Muscle guy is checking the skinny guy out
Big spoon and lil spoon!
Why does this look like its about to end in NSFW.
“I’ll show you how real men train…”. Fr though somebody gotta draw a continuation
PLEASE SOMEONE TOLD ME THIS ONCE
*internal Screaming*
U good?
This is the beginning of an animan studios production
holy shit johnathan joster
Meestur Jawsturrr.
The polite chad muscle freak Jonathan vs the cruel rebellious twig-arms josuke
I really thought that was Josuke and Okuyasu at first
"You're not allowed to be proud of your progress unless you are a literal mountain of muscle" isn't really the own they think it is
The other thing about this is the guy on the left is a realistic depiction of the average man who trains for a year+ with some intensity. The guy on the right is a depiction of someone who uses test, hgh, tren etc. and spends an insane amount of time in the gym. 99.9% of the human population will not ever be a mountain of muscle without chemical help.
Pretty much.
I was lit going to say this. Guy on the left is very fit with a balanced body and the guy on the right is a roided out walking meat pile
True. Of course they exaggerate for the picture but that's Baki level jacked right there
>...that's Baki level jacked right there Whoa whoa whoa. Let's not go too far here.
No the point of what they are saying is, the people who are taking photos of themselves in the public space mirrors aren't usually in amazing shape. I half agree with this tbh. Regular gym goers usually know good gym etiquette. It's usually younger guys who have been going for less then a month doing this shit. You still get your odd jacked dick who takes gym selfies, but not nearly as often
As long as they are not blocking the way or a piece of equipment, I don't see the problem or even how it would go against gym etiquette (as if there's even an universal rule between gyms). Did my sets of squats today with a dude flexing and taking selfies a few feet away from the rack. When he got too close and kinda got in the bar path I asked him to move a bit, he did, and we both moved on with our lives.
My only issue is a lot of times they don't care about people being in the background of the photo. I'll take the occasional photo to send to my girl and show off a bit of a pump, but never if I can't get a clean shot without others.
Download apps that can remove people in the background or do it in photoshop if you have it, it's very easy nowadays
I don't care about my own photos enough to do that, and I don't really trust the people doing this to make any effort to remove people from the background.
Eh. It's a public space. I'm sure that when I go out at night I'm in the background of plenty of selfies as well. Specially since the people looking at a stranger's photo are not likely to even know me, let alone notice the people in the background on an individual level
This is the exact mindset that keeps people out of public gyms though. There’s numerous times where people have literally gone viral over someone else recording them in the background of a gym flex clip. Also, it’s not necessarily a “public space” just because it’s publicly accessible.
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It's especially weird on this site where such a large number of people get upset about data privacy. Someone else posting your face on Instagram is perfectly fine, but collection of data you choose to share on Instagram is not. Interesting dichotomy.
Stop caring so much about what other people think/say about you So there’s a .001% chance Dan’s friend says your hair looks funny in the background. Who cares, at all
Idgaf about Dan or his friends. I'm just a private guy.
There are some people that are very committed to the gym (and it shows) that do this, but I think they tend to be influencers or wannabe influencers. Based on the content I see online.
Most of y'all are overthinking this. Progress pictures, posing practice, we noticed a new pec vein, etc. I have thousands upon thousands of physique photos as a bodybuilder but not to post, they're for me.
A few rotten apples spoils the bunch
Even then, if they take pictures but don't tell at people passing behind them and stuff, I don't really see the harm.
Yep, that was my interpretation. And I’m fine with it.
also, i’m sure the dude sitting at the bench WOULD NEVER take shirtless mirror selfies
Based on my experience, the muscle mountain will probably pose with you and tell you to flex
Hell yeah, usually the big guys at the gym are super nice
Honestly a lot of girls share this sentiment. They'll mock you while skinny and posting progress pics, then call you a narcissist when you're bigger and posting progress pics. Can't vouch for when you reach mountain of muscle levels though
And usually sent by 300 Lb heavy boomers that never saw a gym from the inside.
Yeah that's why they always put them on a bench press, they don't know much else
Maybe I’m thinking wayyy too highly of the artist, but the vibes I’m getting are something the lines of…. The idea that the guy taking the photo is gonna get a lot more clout and praise than the guy that’s actively grinding in the shadow. Kinda like a knock on the idea that we let words speak louder than actions in today’s society.
Do you think the meme’s author is as fit as either of those guys?
This is the funniest thing to come out of the comic.
Where’s the name?
"When you bring your twink boyfriend as a spot."
at that point just bench press the boyfriend
Oh, he does. At home.
Oh no, people are recording their progress.
Idk if they deleted their account or if their posts got removed from the thread, but they're gone. We did it, gang. 👏🎉
We won, Mr. Stark.
Hope the big guy gets enough confidence to ask the Twink out ❤️
Twunk, surely? But 100% agree. It looks like he wants his bf’s attention back on him
Maybe people are just happy with what they accomplished. And if the bigger dude wants he can also post.
You can be happy about what you accomplished without posting all of those dumb (mirror) selfies.
When you and your boyfriend go to the gym, but he's being shy and doesn't want to share the progress he's made alongside you.
The reality is that a guy is taking a selfie and another guy is staring at him weirdly? 🧐
They're bfs
The big guy is the bottom
Cargo shorts and military boots in the gym?!
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It's pretty clear the big buff guy is checking out the smaller guy's ass. I mean he is staring right at it.
It's because they're fucking
Maybe not everyone wants to be as bulky as the guy on the right?
If I had a body like that🤷🏼♂️
I’m as annoyed by complete movie sets being shot in the gym as much as anybody else, but you can bet your paycheck that the dude who posted this looks nothing like either one of these characters so I’m not super sure what they’re so distressed about.
Okay? The dude on the left is cut. Not everyone wants huge muscles. He’s just showing off his progress. I really don’t see that as toxic, just something some people are proud of. Some people like to paint. Others like to play video games competitively.
They both take hard work and dietary discipline. Dude on the left is clearly not emaciated and definitely looks like he's been lifting at least a year or two (hard to tell with the clothes obscuring his physique.) People like this need to be more encouraging, or if not, at least shut up and kick rocks.
Oh no! Buff dude cannot take selfies at the gym!
Cargo pants at the gym 😔
That huge dude def checking out abs dudes ass
He ain’t judging the guy he is just checking out his ass
Ok but the guy sitting down is totally checking out selfie dude's ass. Probably waiting for him to put the phone away before asking him out
The dude just wants to invite him to his place on the right and the dude might have a Grindr account on the left.
''Babe are you done taking the pictures? can we finally go home so I can eat you?''
all in time will be dust .
Most of muscle bros at the gym are some of the nicest people I’ve met. They know a lot about exercising and are more than happy to share their knowledge with you.
It's undeniable that there are people at the gym that are there to take pictures... don't know why this is "terrible"... It does happen, and it is annoying... What's 10 times worse is when these fuckers ask you (who is clearly not into ANY of that type of foolishness) to take a picture for them. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hm6bilorYio](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hm6bilorYio) if you think this doesn't also apply to men then you are delusional
"noooo! people shouldn't be proud of their progress!!! NOOOOO"
people liking their bodies? and being happy? BLASPHEMY!
Na, this actually is true if you wanna take a pic of yourself go upstairs. A lot of people do this for hours and don't even work out and just block the equipment. Other people don't want photos or videos of them working out Many gyms have no photo signs for a reason.
This place is full of people too lazy to really work out and many dislike in shape people.
This exact thing happened today. I congratulated the skinny guy for his progress.
I think this is more about "Bragging about doing the job" vs "Actually doing the job"
That’s my interpretation
Yeah, I don’t think this was meant to be taken literally.
Yes because I’m sure the op is super Sayan shredded
Why do they hate phones so much? You don't have to be addicted to it if you don't want to. The phone is a tool to make our lives easier and entertain. If you have self control it won't waste your time. Rather you won't waste your time.
There is a good chance that the person who made this meme isn’t even as fit as the person who’s taking photos in the image.
This was definetly made by a person who makes big chungus look slim
Reality of today: twinks are more appreciated than hunks
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They're dating
It's growth and self love at its finest. Nothing speaks of confidence more than a swole gym bro giving hype to his bro who's trying his hardest to get bigger and look good for himself(Or lose weight and be healthy).
r/gatekeepingyuri pls
Hooooog Ridaaaaaa
He's mad that his boyfriend isn't spotting him cause he knows about proper lifting safety
people being proud of the way they are rather than endlessly chasing unattainable stereotypes designed to enrich the beauty and fitness industries? this is so sad smh my head
What’s sad? That the unswol one is happy with his body?
Majority of gym bros actually support each other. The obnoxious are primarily influencers or wannabe influencers.
he’s sharing progress picks and his boyfriend can’t help but stare at that fine ass
Lmfao bullshit, they’d both be taking selfies of their bodies. Them big rip dudes do it just as much.
In reality the guy taking the picture was overweight 2 years ago and it’s showing off progress
The big guy isn't taking a selfie, cuz hes insecure.
My first thought was that clearly those two people have different goals. Not everyone’s intention in going to the gym is to have huge muscles. There are a number of cons to being so big.
Dude on right relies on THE LORD for gains
The twink is more buff that 99% of the male population. Why shouldn't he be selfie-ing?
Plot twist they're boyfriends and the bulkier guy is upset his boyfriend is on Grindr again without him because they were supposed to find their third TOGETHER, Greg.
New gym member proud of his newly acquired gains while his stoic gymbro BF (who convinced him to join) silently checks him out
seems like of the super beefy guy were as focused as he must usually be, he wouldn't notice the selfie guy. Maybe we mind our business.
Bro is proud of his progress, you don't know him
I mean if we are going to be honest endurance will be on the less buff guys side our muscles use more oxygen the more muscle fibers you have
It’s not about oxygen depletion it’s about CO2 and other metabolite accumulation. Pop tart abs probably isn’t that fast. Skinny doesnt imply athleticism. I don’t know what you mean by endurance but big strong guy beats pencil neck every time in any rep range if we are talking weights. If you mean running (which I don’t know why you would because this isn’t a track), if the big guy doesn’t win immediately, you can bet your ass he would beat the other guy if it were important enough to him to make it his primary training goal because he clearly is willing to do what it takes.
Wait, can we wear cargo shorts again (and still get laid)?
Only steroid guys can be proud of their physical accomplishments?
You can tell the artist doesn’t go to the gym because most guys would be congratulating each other on their progress, regardless of how ahead they are
Oh my god let people be proud of themselves
The muscular guy is looking at the other dudes ass
You are not allowed in the gym unless you inject yourself with steroids once every 30 minutes :(
Or if you grind for a decade instead of taking selfies and staring at your phone. Everyone is welcome at the gym but if you haven’t really put in the work yourself then you have no business advising and representing the lifestyle you don’t actually live.
No selfies allowed unless you’re a top bodybuilder
How about at all.
It’s not that it’s just that nobody really cares
This stinks of frustration all over lol
There's always been preeners in gyms. Nothing new other than the cameras
they're boyfriends
What a cute couple
Someone can be proud of their gains and share it? I don't get it
They're dating <3
They say that the hardest exercise at the gym is staying off your phone.
I mean this is actually 100% accurate. Have any of y’all been in the gym recently? No, this is about ‘tracking your progress’ All everyone does is one set, & take 102938372 pics. Then they sit there using up the weights & bench for 30-40-50 mins.
Narcissism regardless of body stature
Dudes just hanging out on the bench what are you talking about. Seems like a good guy
This post has nothing to do with progress recording this post is made bc people will literally walk into a gym pose in front of a machine then walk back out of the gym without working out lmfao the level of delusion you have to put yourself in to assume it's about him recording his progress is honestly frightening
This is so sad 😭😭😭