Thread: Ridiculous advice you've been given in the gym

Quote: Originally Posted by DJSTARER i was once told by an exercise science student than i was squatting incorrectly during the middle of my set. I racked the weight gently and turned around... Me: What year of school are you in? Student: Graduating in May Me: Either consider switching majors or switching schools. I'm doing goodmornings. Ouch that sucks for him. In fairness exercise physiology covers such a broad spectrum of bull****...

Creatinity ftw. God is pleased he who hath creatine bloat.

Quote: Originally Posted by Torrtrefireto Thats silly. my school's Knes program is one of the top in the nation. I've yet to see a single other person that I would trust to train anyone for anything. The standards are just so pathetically low in every place in the entire industry. I've seen 140 kids with 10+% bodyfat walking around in cutoffs and beanies trying to look like dorian yates while having their kids do the msot...

Quote: Originally Posted by Retardo-pex Did you try to explain what it really does or suggest he and the rest of his school should look it up? I'm sure 90% of high school kids probably don't know what actually happens with anything concerning nutrition unless they care to find out so I doubt this would just be isolated to creatine misinformation :P I have tried to make an effort before and after this to talk about weightlifting and...

Quote: Originally Posted by dantheman999 hey man its true, his WHOLE SCHOOL knows so its got to be legit Im a new believer in Creatin anity. epic. Will rep tomorrow if i remember~

Quote: Originally Posted by Jmac1 This isn't really advice, but I'll put it in here anyway. One day I'm getting ready to run on a treadmill, I'm stretching my calves (leaning on wall and bending at the knee) and this guy came up to me and said "you can push all you want buddy, but that wall ain't goin nowhere". You should have said, "Don't you know who I am? I'm the Juggernaut...

Quote: Originally Posted by Retardo-pex Did you try to explain what it really does or suggest he and the rest of his school should look it up? I'm sure 90% of high school kids probably don't know what actually happens with anything concerning nutrition unless they care to find out so I doubt this would just be isolated to creatine misinformation :P High school kids know everything though. So why look it up? Also I love this thread....

Quote: Originally Posted by babyslayer this thread makes me rage... reminds me of all the stupid **** people have said to me. not really advice in the gym, just people telling me **** thats complete crap. id rather not remind my self, because il get mad at my self for not ripping their arms off, and rapeing them with them. Well you sir do not have a 6 pack and are in no position to give anyone advice.

Quote: Originally Posted by DuLac I think I usually am the guy giving out advice in the gym. Like to a 14 yr old doing weighted side bends "Hey, those will definitely increase your side-bending strength, and add muscles along your spine and your hips.. but you'll look like a fatass if you grow those muscles out really far. Is that really what you want?" Or "Hey man, can you do us all a favor and buy some...

Quote: Originally Posted by poopoo333 Oh yeah, I got a liftoff for a set, and he told me afterwards after my set to breath more while I bench because my blood pressure will rise drastically or something gay like that Yeh I've been told to not hold my breath as well.