Say you want to do a set of squats, but all the squat racks are

>>36489180
Do something else I have scheduled that day or stretch or do a bit of light cardio. If they're almost done then I might do a couple bodyweight squats to get warmed up.

You do all your other exercises while glancing at the squat rack occasionally to see if it frees up.

If it's still taken after you're done with everything, there isn't much choice. You either ask to work in or stand around awkwardly, staring at the dude until he gets so awkward he leaves the rack.

Or you could go do cardio, I guess.

i usually do something else as long as i was planning to do it that day after standing around like an autist for a few seconds

>>36489180

Ab work/stretching

Do hack squats to warm up. or leg press.

>>36489180
I either do stretches or a muscle group that I know won't affect my squat, like biceps

Stop doing bro-tier meme lifts

Pushups or situps or something iunno

Assume a resting position in a third world squat 20 feet away, they'll know what you're there for and you're not fucking around

>ask how many more sets someone has (be friendly about it), go do something else based on estimated time

>ask about sets and hope they'll offer to work you in so you don't have to ask

>just go do something else and wait

>>36489803

Oh also, make sure you engage in eye contact with one of the power rack occupiers while you're chilling in your third world squat. Extra points if your target is doing bicep curls in the power rack.

>>36489180
Go curl if the free weights are visible from the squat rack
If not, do something else you have planned and come back