“Perfect workouts are few & far between”. Well said. Thank you for this video. (@sidneyffit)
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Every time I make a mistake in the gym (multiple times a week), I just laugh at myself, and someone will usually tell me a story about when they did something even more embarrassing. Remember, the gym is a place to grow, not to be perfect
Everybody has a story when stepping into the gym for the first time or even coming back. Mistakes like these are good for learning and not making the same mistake again which is called development. 💪🏼
That sounds like an amazing gym, all gyms should have the same energy
@@user-xj3bz8wr6e I love my gym!
I love this post. You are 100 percent right.
Humanizing the gym will make it more accessible
No this is not that. This is the same self absorbed gym filter wearing skin tight clothing for attention.
It is already as accessible as it can be without making it free.
The faces she makes when something goes wrong are so cute and funny!
I was so worried my first time at the gym, I didn't want to look dumb, after a year i still make some mistakes but don't worry about it anymore and I always try to help anyone i see who looks like then help
I also made a mistake, A veteran gym came at me and told me why i did it wrong. He helped me what i should've done and thankfully he got to help me. I wish everyone a awesome weekend. And remember to stay Hydrated and don't be scared to go to the gym. I didn't regret either, got a good progress 👍
Happens to me all the time and I love when people see it so I have someone to laugh about it with. Also if I see someone have an issue and play it off like it didn’t happen, I act like I didn’t see for them.
When I was going to a gym I would occasionally use an unfamiliar device wrong... there would always be someone that would kindly show me the proper way to use the equipment to the best advantage... always polite, nice... but that was the in the last century. Mr. Swoll, you do an incredible service!
Don't forget, though, there are unconventional ways to use a machine. I did glute ham raises with a lat pull-down seat before. One of the gyms I worked out at didn't have a standing hamstring curl machine, so I used the leg extension. I faced the seat, put my hands on the back of it with my arms straight, and I curled my legs behind me one at a time. Boom! Standing hamstring curl.
@@shaunfrench7712 Ingenious! And it served its purpose.
Wait you are over a hundred years old ?😮
I busted my elbow a few weeks ago on the squat rack. It hurt, I laughed and shook my head, I've been working out since I was sixteen, I'm thirty-four, it happens. The most important thing to remember in the gym, is that you're human, and not a machine.
Saddest part is that there are some people out there who will judge or hate you for any mistake you made. 😔
But do you really want to take heed of those a-holes?
When I first started at the gym, I was doing bicep curls with absolutely HORRENDOUS form. A guy came up to me and gave me shit about it. A girl on the bench next to me calmly asked him "How's your workout going?" His gaze shot towards her and he snarkly stated "Don't worry about my workout!" She laughed and responded "No but you should, and worry a lot less about his." It's sad that some people will always judge, but it doesn't need to affect me or you. Let it slide. Their judgements are their problem
Yep, but try to ignore those people. They’re insecure and really judging themselves, but take it out on everyone else.
@@jaybee2337 okay, thanks.
If you're not messing up you're not learning
Such a refreshing video. She will go far 💙
We need more of these vids. Good to call out those that need to do better but equally important is to give praise where its due. Nice.
No we don't it is just another attention seeker filming themselves for clout
If we didn't make mistakes how are we going to improve? ;) Stay real everyone!
If you see someone making a mistake POLITELY correct them. Had to teach a newbie the other day that the weird sound the treadmill was making was just the incline adjusting. Made sure to do so politely.
Nah man, especially not if its a woman, otherwise you end up on tiktok. If I see someone about to kill themselves with ego lifting and terrible form I'll alert gym staff. If a dude hits failiure I'll bail him out, but I aint gonna offer help unless its asked for, seen too many videos of a dude offering someone help on their last set only to be met with "YOU SAYING I AINT FUCKING STRONG ENOUGH TO LIFT IT BRUH". Same with females, I've seen videos of women faking failiure and then when a dude comes to pull the weight off their chest / back they post them on tiktok with "sexist gym bro thinks women can't lift" I fucking hate what social media and tiktok especially has turned gym culture into. It wasn't always this way... A month ago I had a woman complain to staff about me grunting while deadlifting 5 wheels because it was "interupting face time with her friend"
Joey saying "I bang my head" explains that hat placement, it is a safety feature! Wise man is Joey.
I’m still learning. Most important to be consistent and work on your form. Screw everyone else! I want to be fit and healthy. Goals before my next bday.
Facts. Pretty certain everyone at my gym thinks I’m a domestic abuse victim because of all the bruises I get from banging into equipment
Every fucking time I stand up from rear pec deck I dome myself. Without fail.
Oh oh... you'relinding me my visit to the doctor at my workplace (I don't know if you have such a thing in the US: where I live, all workers must go once a year to a the doctor, paid by the boss, for a check up). Everything was fine, until the doctor saw all the bruises on my legs... She already had opened the door yo let me go, but, as soon as she noticed them, she quicly re-closed the door. I had a very hard time to explain that I made them all by myself riding my bike... she never believed me ("you're telling me you hit your bike while riding it... regulary?" Yup ma'am every single time), but she finally let me out. 😂
@@grenade8572 I'm always wacking my shins on my pedals, I ride a BMX with spiky metal pedals, they make my eyes water.
I’m a clumsy person & bruise easily. Everytime I bump into anything my 1st words are… that’s gonna leave a mark. 😂 Luckily it doesn’t hurt, or maybe if it did I wouldn’t be so clumsy. Who knows. 😂
Finally a vid that doesn't belittle other people
That "UHH" and then the look on her face was absolutely adorable and hilarious at the same time!!
What a legend she is! That's such a great way to show people that it's ok, and everyone does it
I love that she can laugh at herself. :)
0:18 lower your volume for this 🤣
Everyone needs Joey in their corner.
Love the positive videos especially on the weekend
The only people who don't make mistakes are the people who don't do anything. The more you do, the more mistakes you make, which is just another opportunity to learn and grow.
I think making mistakes in the gym is exhilarating. Like you’re learning and improving over it. A couple times I messed up on squats and miscalculated how many reps I could manage in a set, or how I looked when I first started implementing plyometric training or Olympic lifts such as snatches and clean and jerks. Everytime I made a fool of myself I just smiled and laughed it off. Then I think to myself, so ahh that’s what I’m supposed to do now. With this mindset I found it way easier to push myself in the gym or just in any fitness endeavor. Just smile and keep pushing on. Ever since then I have felt like I am training harder and getting stronger than ever before. Trust me if you just go out there and train without worrying about making a fool out of yourself you will become a much better athlete overall. This applies to those who are experienced as well but are too complacent in their training routines
Fantastic young lady: Telling the truth and letting everyone know that we all make mistakes. Thank you for sharing, Sidney. And Thank You, Mr. Swoll.
Ohhhhh dang yep been there!!!! Probably be there again!!!
I really hope senor swoll is this wholesome all the time, dudes a gem
I just started working out again 18 months ago after not working out for over 15 years and I was so Jim shy. This girl is 100% my spirit animal because I did so many stupid things and I'm so glad I have a great trainer that helps pull it together but I want everyone that sees us to know that when you're in the gym and you're trying your best devil in majority of us support you
Sidney is cool. So is Joey.
She is learning, I have been in the gym for 27 years and I’m still learning
Love to see new people in the gym. It takes a lot of courage to walk through those doors!
I've been going to the gym for a couple of years and I still make mistakes. Remember that we are all human.
I always help out new people, everyone has to start somewhere.
Thanks Sidney!!!!!!
I broke my own nose tripping on my own dumbell 🥴
Okay, that's funny but I feel bad for laughing.
@@Debbie338 I laugh about it too! Not so much when it happened because it hurt obviously but it gave the hospital staff a good giggle too 😁
Everyone just needs to accept nothing and none will ever be perfect
YES, JOEY!!!!!❤❤❤. I walk into things all the time….all the time…even if there is nothing to walk into!!!!! 😊
like my Dad said to me "Son all truly strong people are really kind, proof of that is they do not seek to put you down or any of that stuff, and they remember what's it like to climb these stair on the way to true strength "
I struggle the same and I'm a 200lb dude. Never be afraid to ask for help
thats a great post for a good girl shes a winner
No one succeeds without struggle. Everyone fights
Right on! The clumsy stick hits me all the time too. Dropped a 2.5 lbs plate on my toe the other day loading weight on the barbell.
We grow more with Humility than humiliation! You are in my prayers Miss Sidney, ok you too Joey Hoka Hey
We all started a noob bro, anyone who attempts the gym - mad respect. I have home gym so 😬
Watching noobies do silly things makes me smile thinking about the mistakes I made and make. 👍👍👍
when i do i shake my head in my mind, cus i never rly did anyhting stupid
0:17 that uncontrolled moan was so relatable lol. Same tho.
Always enjoy your content, but THIS IS MY FAVORITE! LOVE HER VIDEO!! IMPRESSIVE!!
Nice bloke, honest, respectful and (obviously I don’t know him personally) seems very genuine, we need more fellas like this in the gym and the world…….from the uk 🇬🇧 I doff my cap to you mucka! 👍🏼🇬🇧👍🏼🇬🇧👍🏼🇬🇧
I love how she just laughs her mistakes off. Also, ouch. That first one looked like it hurt
Thank you BOTH for making these videos. I needed this. Im new to the gym and Ive felt SO dumb making mistakes. It’s encouraging to hear that it’s normal! I also decided to ask someone who works the floor for help with some of the machines and that’s been a game changer.
THIS is what going to the gym looks/feels like. Love this!
there's a real INFLUENCER for you...
Love some positive content designed to build people up rather than bitch and play victim! We need more of this
The other day, I was doing bicep curls over that padded thing you rest your chest and arms on. I couldn't find any clips to hold the tiny 5 pound weights on the bar I was curling. It was my last set to my biceps were burnt. When I struggled to lift it, first the left weight fell off, then the right one, and they both rolled right toward big guys lifting real weights. So I just did about 4 more curls of the bare bar to failure. Fortunately, I have no dignity so it's all good.
That’s me. I love it when someone sees you struggling and walks over to help.
You’re a great person! Thanks for all of the positivity and keeping it real and being humble!!! I’m sure you have helped so many people and helped get people back in the gym. Much respect! Thank you!!!
I often tell myself and others, the Gym is the place where we get the weakest, to become the strongest. We have to fail, we have to look silly and sometimes be embarrassed to grow. The best pet is that we get to do it together
She showed up, that's half the battle right there.
Amazing message ....thank you...❤
I'm just glad all my most embarrassing mistakes have not been recorded!!
I agree I am so self conscious about what i am doing but as time goes by I gain a little more confidence each day I go and get my workout done, all it takes is that one step forward and it will get better as time goes by.
So true! When I joined the UFC gym, I thought everyone was super buff and tough. Plus I was already hitting 60. But I found many people there to be friendly and helpful! Great video!
My man, I love how you inspire people and call out the jerks! Without you soooo many people would be intimidated and think they did something wrong when they’re doing nothing but good! Need more people like ya homie!
Such a great smile this man has, makes you wanna work out at the gym and make a better you
That’s me every time I see new equipment at the gym
Thanks for the reassurance!
I think this video should apply to life in general.
I truly love you stuff man.
Good on anyone who gets themselves out there to get better!
Joey thank you for the encouraging advice. ❤
I always enjoy these positive videos!
I love this one too!! I've been in the gym for 40 years! 40 freakin' years!!! 🤓 And I too still make goof-ups. And now I do them while wearing one of Joey's t-shirts... Gym Positivity Nation
Her facial expressions are leeegendary!!!
Gym or no gym, I’m the one making a clumsy goof and then looking around to see who else saw it. It is the BEST version of me.
Absolutely ❤️
Nice to see she posted a positive video!
With equipment varying from gym to gym, new/different equipment replacing old ones, or just the instructions wearing off or just being confusing on a machine you have never tried. We all had to start somewhere, and with new equipment, we had to start again lol.
I've generally always tried to stay within safe limits when I workout since I mostly do solo stuff. The other day I missed the rack when I was reracking after bent over barbell rows, only getting one end on. After only a scrape of the knee, I laughed it off since, as this video shows mistakes happen to anyone and everyone.
Hey Joey! Great video from you, and from that excellent young woman who looks fantastic. Nice to see a video from someone who doesn’t need to do better!👍
Love this!! ❤❤
I go to the gym at 1, 2, or 3 O'clock in the morning specifically because I was afraid to make mistakes, and still am afraid. However, admittedly, I've only made one...maybe 2 mistakes. I've made so few mistakes due to my routine (or so I like to think). Before every workout, I spend anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour on the treadmill, and while I'm warming up, what I'm really doing is watching and observing. I think to myself "that person is in great shape, they're using this machine, I'm going to emulate exactly what they're doing when I hop on that machine". Funnily enough, both mistakes I made at the gym were so small, and the gym was so empty, that I immediately felt like someone was laughing at me, and I left after only being in the gym for about 10 minutes. The first mistake I made was not knowing how to unlock the leg press. I set my weight, hopped in, and couldn't figure out how to unlock it instantly, and my face just turned red, and I left. The second time was not knowing how to adjust the seat at the smith-machine. Both times I had gotten home, and was immediately depressed. I was sad. I worked up the motivation and courage to go to the gym, and was crushed by my own mental weakness. I believe this is what happens when you don't feel like you belong. As if the membership other people pay is somehow superior to the membership you pay. Fast-forward a year, and I've got some funny moments, that are only funny because I learned how to not care. Things like: - Hopping on the leg press and accidentally farting the second my legs were under pressure. - finishing my workout only to notice that my sweatshirt was covered in pre-workout, because I was in a hurry and the wind blew the mix all over my hoodie in the parking lot. - having a piece of equipment malfunction in a non-harmful way. (just last week, I turned the treadmill off, after 45 min, only to find out that every time I pushed the stop button, it got faster and faster LOL)
One of my gym bros said "Farts are the horns of triumph. It means you've engaged your lower core properly" 😂 I'm so happy for you that you've become more comfortable with the gym and yourself ❤
It means that you are learning something ❤😊
With effort comes improvement
Thank you to that young lady, what a wonderful video to make!! I’m one of the people who have been afraid to go back to the gym after getting very sick for years. This helps me know there are awesome people like you there and I will make mistakes and that’s ok!
I started training about two years ago and I was really nervous that I'd do something and look stupid. But you know what? I can't count how many times veteran lifters have helped me when they could see I was struggling with either technique or something like figuring out a proper war to load a barbell. Still making mistakes and learning as I go. Part of the fun now.
I love this girl! I don't know her. Doubt I ever will. But she has great spirit to post this stuff. She inspires because she's trying. Stay strong. And Joey, your comments are so right.
All good, as long as you rerack your weights
Your videos help me continue to go to the gym to work on myself. I'm nervous most days in there that I'll end up in someone's video.
Been training for 12 years and I still occasionally make mistakes. It's just the way it goes. 😄
Great video! Love it!
If you’re not making mistakes, you aren’t challenging yourself enough. Push to your threshold every day
She was adorable 😊
Yep, after nearly 38 years of lifting, about 6 weeks ago I allowed myself to not focus on what I was doing when going to load a sled to work glutes. Well I dropped a 20 Kilo weight plate on my foot and broke a metatarsal...first time anything like that has happened in all these years. Nobody's perfect.
Own it - you earned it 💪🤣
Why was she embarrassed for grunting while pushing hard on leg extensions? That's not a mistake, it's a proof that you are pushing hard. I've never seen women train hard and if I saw her grunting in real life I'd be really impressed, as I am now. Those grunts in the gym really make the gym environment better. W girl tbh. P.S. Grunts and some noises, not going super saiyan on every rep.
I think it was because it sounded more like a sigh of erotic satisfaction than a grunt noise she expected from effort.
The other week I miscounted my barbell weight, forgot to include the weight of the bar itself. Tried to start a warm up set with a PB weight. Absolutely ripped my arms to pieces
I love this
After watching your vids, you have inspired me to want to start going to the gym and not to think that I don't belong - Thanks 🙂
Thanks joey, I been in a gym in the past but never gave it a shot because I feel sell concous of what others think of me, I'm kinda nervous, but I'll think I'll give it another try.👍