Do you laugh at people who can only lift like 40 lbs?

Question

I'm afraid to start weight lifting for this single reason. I tried before and I couldnt help but notice all the stares from these buffed up dudes who were probably dying of laughter inside. X_X Are most of the people in the gyms like this? =(

Answer 1

No don't be so sensitive. In no time you'll be lifting 50 lbs and laughing at the girly men lifting 40!

Answer 2

Dude.........don't you know that the gym is the full house of gays..........why else would they stare?

I don't know but I used to have a friend who told me most guys there are gay..................I think you should always find a way to cover your back, like the wall, then lift what ever you want and however you want with little worry!!

When I go to a gym, you will see many people lifting heavy weights but most of them are there to pick up girls and will only lift two or three times and stare at the ladies, if you are really into lifting weight don't worry about what others are doing and worry only about yourself!!

In time little by little you will see a difference and you will begin to lift more!!

If you lift 40 Lbs.....start with 30 Lbs. Start with 12 repetitions in two sets and then move to 40 Lbs. 10 repetitions 1 set.

do the same for a couple of days and you will see how you will need to add more little by little as the weeks go by!

Don't do the same exercises the next day and work on lower body one day, cardio the next and upper body the following day, then do more cardio and have at least one day of full rest so your body can take the pain...........a saltbath will help your muscles deal with the strain work out and relax your muscles faster.

Good luck!!

Answer 3

Yes, anyone except small children, the chronically ill, and elderly people should be able to lift 40 pounds. Also, I had a roommate in college who was so inflexible he literally could not reach past his mid-thigh. I find the lack of general fitness in the world today disgusting. But it's the attitude that it's ok to be unhealthy I find so disturbing. By posting here you have shown your interest in changing, which is great! Ignore the jocks, do it for yourself. I can't bench 400 pounds either, but I work out next to people who can and don't feel slighted by it. If you feel too self-conscious, get some free weights and lift at home. But do something. No one should laugh at someone who tries, only at those who whine about not being able to without ever giving it a shot.

Answer 4

I wouldn't laugh at anyone. They weren't buffed up before they started lifting weights either. No one is born that way. I know how you feel though. I was slim and trim and then I ripped up my back on a job and now I'm very limited to what I can do. I've gained a lot of weight which doesn't help my back at all. Of course, you can't look at someone who's hurt their back and tell that they have a challenging physical problem. I just look like I haven't been taking care of myself, even though I've tried very hard to do so. I've started going to a fitness center along with changing my diet. I feel like I get a lot of weird looks from the physically fit young ladies there. I just ignore them. I can hide at home and never get any better or I can just go and work out on the machines that I can use and do the best I can. That's all we all can do. SO! Go work out. Ignore the looks. Then someday you'll be one of the buffed up guys and hopefully you'll be kinder to the ones who are just starting out. (-:

Answer 5

I had the same problem. For football, I stayed after school to lift weights but i just roamed around instead. I lift at my dad's friends house now. I really wouldn't be concerned. You're only gonna look foolish if u don't lift at all. Nobody's gonna know how much ur lifting unless you tell them. Besides after a couple weeks you'll probably almost double what you started with.

Answer 6

Yes, only because I am really tiny and I can lift more than 40 lbs. But I would never laugh at someones face, because that is rude, most people just pay attention to their own work out, so you have nothing to worry about.

I weigh 110 and I was in strenght and condioning class and I was the second strongest girl at that time, but I was in the class for 2 semseters.

Answer 7

No, I could care less what others are doing at the gym. There are only two things I notice.

1.) Machine Hogs
2.) People talking and not really working out, and getting in the way because of it.

The gym isn't about other people. Make it about your fitness! If you are concerned about what you are lifting, I'd use the weight lifting machines rather than the free weights and gain your strength that way. It is less obvious how much weight you are lifting on the machines because of the pully systems.

Answer 8

Straight out: I don't laugh at folks who can lift only 40Lbs or so. Why should I? The guy/girl has to begin somewhere, right?

And you've got to face life, someone somewhere will always be more gifted, better looking, skinnier, and be more "endowed" than you. So what? Be the best YOU can be and you too will excell.

Remember: you're in the gym so you're miles ahead and better than the millions of couch potatos whom you've now surpassed!

Keep it up and focus, Grasshopper!

Answer 9

Everyone has a starting point, even the buff dudes. Don't worry about other people, they do not matter. People use gyms for reasons other than exercising. Some gyms are terrible for people showing up to be seen. I see people come in who do not exercise at all, ever. Other gyms are fantastic, with supportive members and friendly staff. You just have to find the right one, they're easy to evaluate using free passes. You need to feel comfortable, otherwise you are wasting you rmoney.

Answer 10

You've got to start somewhere. Make a goal of it and don't joke around. Forget their opinions, they're exactly that. Their opinions. They don't concern you, they're none of your business in a manner of speaking. you don't need to hear them. You'll be strong if you choose in time if it's truly your will and want to do so. Don't be afraid to work up from a light weight, in time they'll be strong weights and you'll be telling others who are afraid to lift weights the same story about how you started lifting weights too, except they'll have to struggle to listen to your story while being distracted by your incredible muscular physique. And that certainly is a reassuring thought.