Two GGOs from today -
1) I think the internet is finally starting to kick-in. The whole time I was there both squat racks and the lifting platform were in use, and mostly by groups of 3-4 guys. All were lifting with good form and I could tell that a bunch of people were going SS or similar routines. Is the era of the bro over?
2) A guy who used to go in the gym before it was rebuilt. I've not seen him since the new place opened and figured he'd given up, but he was back today. He used to use the machines and sometimes dumbells for what would be standard exercises, but would do everything as fast as possible while throwing his whole body into it and bouncing and jerking his way through every lift. Unfortunately I didn't see him in action because I was just leaving, but just his attire was enough to know that he was still as weird as ever. The exact same long-sleeve soccer top and short shorts that he has always worn, ripped up and full of holes, easily 20 years old. Not just odd socks, but odd shoes. Who the **** wears odd shoes? He was carrying his keys, money etc around with him in a dress shoe, but the cherry on top was industrial style ear mufflers. I figure he doesn't like to listen to the music they have on in there, but is too old-school to have any kind of music of his own.