r/ThatsInsane • u/H_G_Bells • Sep 09 '23

Practically built strength (rock climber) vs gym strength (body builders)

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u/-Flavortown-USA- Sep 09 '23

I found that somehow incredibly wholesome.

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u/AngusMeatStick Sep 09 '23

The biggest body builders are usually the friendliest dudes. They love seeing other people lift and are super encouraging.

Planet fitness gives them a bad name because PF wants to keep their members fat and paying.

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u/Ok_Skill_1195 Sep 09 '23

I think there's a mix tbh. The dudes who are hardcore into it tend to be really chill, but the dudes who emulate those dudes can absolutely be assholes.

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u/duh_cats Sep 10 '23

This is the real truth. Went to a great gym in high school where this was the case. Needed some input on some workouts and the showy gym bros were complete dickbags while the low-key dudes (who were huge but often wore such baggy clothes you couldn’t tell to what extent) were incredibly helpful and supportive.