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Re:Talking to 35 Strangers at the Gym by grvdrm on Monday May 04, 2026 @01:43PM (#48012102)
Easy one: you are about to lift something and need a spot.

"Hi, can I ask you for a spot?" - hard to argue w/premise of ask and many people would be happy to assist you and see you achieve whatever goal you have for that lift.

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Re:Talking to 35 Strangers at the Gym by nunez on Tuesday May 05, 2026 @01:00AM (#48018234)
i don't ever ask for a spot (and use safety bars instead) because i'm trying to leave the gym as quickly as i can and don't want an unknown-length conversation getting in the way
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Re:Talking to 35 Strangers at the Gym by grvdrm on Tuesday May 05, 2026 @06:05AM (#48020311)
To each their own - I think you're missing out.

I do both. But why I like a spotter: someone to coax another rep (or two) out of you. I'll coach them on that point in advance, too.

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