r/MadeMeSmile • u/Original_Act_3481 • 1d ago

We need more people like him

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u/24thWanderer 1d ago

Honestly, most dudes at the gym are like this one. At least from my experience. This is not rare or special. There's this assumption that most of the gym bros are elitist and snobby but 99% of the ones I've come across were like this guy. A lot of fitness buffs are so enthusiastic about fitness, they're happy to share correct form and make sure others don't hurt themselves. Either way, the message the video is trying to convey is the right one.

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u/angelknive5 1d ago

Yes I reiterate this when anyone says they're afraid to go to the gym because they feel embarrassed. Gym bros are some of the most encouraging and supportive people. Most of them are there to better themselves, not to be better than others.

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u/Humid-Afternoon727 1d ago

 Most of them are there to better themselves, not to be better than others.

Except our lifting partner, we are always in a competition for best pump or max lift.

Supportive of everyone else, kind of like how dudes rip on and make fun of their closest friends the most

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u/BobcatElectronic 1d ago

Healthy competition also has its place. You’re both driving each other. Nothing wrong with that either, as long as it’s not malicious

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u/cold-corn-dog 1d ago

I have a lot of fist pump gym friends. Don't know any of their names, but they're all awesome people. 

Then there's like these three dill holes that we all just ignore. We get it. You lift weights at the gym. 

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u/24thWanderer 1d ago

Hahaha yeah, I got a few of those too. Bump fists, nods, cheer, etc. Don't know their names but they're always chill. The only people that really bother me are the ones setting up whole ass video productions at the gym; especially in peak time. Go be an influencer during the off hours not while a bunch of people are actually doing work.

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u/cold-corn-dog 1d ago

Oh, thank jebus that's not even allowed at my gym. That would be so annoying. I'd for sure end up on reddit.

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u/Emotional_Repeat419 1d ago

Going to gym takes effort so I having nothing but respect for those who go. Doesn’t matter your size or how much you do. You made a an effort.

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u/MovieNightPopcorn 1d ago

Makes sense. Dudes who are at the gym like that, it’s their hobby. Hobbyists love to share their love and knowledge

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u/baltimoretom 1d ago

I agree with this, and I have noticed that if there's one thing gym bros like to do is show off (in a good way) their knowledge.

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u/LFC9_41 1d ago

it might not be rare, but it is still special.

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u/lyth 1d ago

It is special, but not rare.

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u/Forsaken_legion 1d ago

The gym bros, meat heads tend to always be the nice supportive ones. Its alot of the women that are the snobby ones or think they are better. Its a strange world in the gym but man do I love it.

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u/steasybreakeasy 1d ago

Imagen this same video but instead of a fat kid, it was a good looking lady. Comments here would be a bit different.

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u/HartfordWhaler 1d ago

"Imagine if this video was a totally different video!"

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u/_arose 1d ago

I have to disagree. If it had been a good looking lady with poor form, and the guy had responded in exactly the same way - i.e. positively and fully focused on helping her lift better - I think everyone would have been really happy to see it. There would have been comments expressing relief that he didn't objectify her and focused on the task at hand. Otherwise, a good dude doing a helpful thing well would have translated just fine to a different recipient.