Alright /fit/, there's something that has been bugging me for a while now.
Is it ever appropriate to approach people and offer them help?
I always assumed if they need help they will ask for it, so I never approached anyone, but lately I saw some people rushing towards snap city.
You've also probably seen them all:
>squatting with bar on the neck
>benching like they're on some medieval execution
I am guessing they never had anyone to teach them properly and assume their form is fine since they haven't snapped their shit yet, but it's only a matter of time.
I prefer minding my own business, but also feel a tiny bit of responsibility since I had a guy to coach me a few years back and even you guys give some good advice every now and then.
tl;dr:
Should you ask people who obviously have no idea and pose a danger to themselves, if they need help or nay?
Have you ever offered help to a stranger in the gym?
>some dyel asks to spot him
>He benches 1 plate for 8
>Can't get last rep
>His face gets red and arms start skaking
>I walk away to do my sets
Is it the right way to help people to progress?
I wouldn't mind if someone gave me useful tips on how to improve my form or some form check I can't notice while squatting or deadlifting.
Just don't give any broscience shit and you're good.
>>41069346
pretty easy
If you look like you lift they will appreciate it
>some big guy showed me how to deadlift today
>woah dude
If you're dyel or some fat nerd that might have studied the form of each lift for months on /fit/ but with the looks of a newcomer don't even bother
>>41069346
I was doing some DB curls and I guy came up beside me to grab some DBs for benching. I went to grab a slightly lower weight and noticed that there was only one. I stopped him before he started and told him he grabbed two different weighted dumbbells.
>some chick doing RDLs
>she does good job with hip hinge and flat back(granted it wad light weight, like 40kgs)
>really hyper extends at the to tho
>tell her she should avoid doing that
>says thanks but also probably thought im turbo creep
its not worth it
>>41069374
Is he kill?
>>41069403
this
there's a limit to what you can correct with a mirror
>>41069415
I'm not the biggest, but I am one of the few who at least takes lifitng seriously in my gym
>>41069420
That's not really helping, mostly just not being an autist, but still, good going anon
>>41069434
this is my fear
>>41069374
Survival of the fit/test.
>>41069415
yep... you can know a lot but if you're dyel your credibility is worth nothing.
if they dont ask for help dont help them simpel as that
>>41069346
It's only acceptable to offer advice to strangers if you are either.
>working in with them
>chatting between sets with them
>they ask for your advice
>you ask them if they'd like you to watch their next set and give them advice
Anything else is autismo.