First time in a lifting gym tomorrow (only been in a Boxing gym

>>39648963
>don't warmup with the bar
>don't rerack your weight
>whatever you do, don't forget to tip the receptionist

>>39648973
How much should I tip the receptionist?

>>39648973
only amerifags tip lol. just let this meme die already since only 300mil out of 7000mil people on earth should do this

>>39648963
Be loud, you don't want people to think you're new. I mean really loud, you have to mean it or they'll think you're weird. Scream during sets, do breathing exercises between lifts, anything you can think of.

>>39649019
about 1% of your monthly membership is standard

>>39649027
What's the problem of being new? How do I do a gym bro?

>>39649057
If you out yourself as a newbie all the /fit/bros will circle around you and ask about your maxes, your routine, DYEL, diet, etc. It'll shake you up and ruin your workout, and then you have to spot the big dudes instead of lifting.

It's a food chain, you don't want to b on the bottom.

>>39648973
no one tips the receptionist

>>39649032
>poors giving advice on /fit/
you have to tip AT LEAST 10%

personally I tip $5 every time I go to the gym-- this means I get access to the calibrated plates, can use chalk, etc. if you don't tip, good luck ever getting to use a squat rack

>>39649152
only if they give bad service.

if they give good service, then 10-15% is customary.

>>39649143
Oh shit, I forgot about my routine
I guess I'll use all machines doing <12 reps