When Did the Gym Start Feeling Like a Content Factory?

[Charles Harris]

Lately it feels like every rack has a tripod next to it. People more worried about angles than their lifts, blasting bad form for the camera. I’m all for sharing progress, but sometimes it feels like we’re filming a reality show instead of actually training. Anyone else noticing this?

[Dnk567]

Bro for real. Every squat rack has a ring light now. I miss when people just lifted and bounced.

[Andyxx66]

I don’t mind filming sets, but when it turns into a 10-minute production between curls, that’s when it gets annoying.

[Nevyy88]

What kills me is the bad form getting praised online. New lifters think that stuff is legit.

[Dona-h90]

As long as they’re not in my way, I try to ignore it. Headphones on, tunnel vision.

[SteW1]

Some of these guys spend more time checking clips than resting between sets

[Matthew Allen]

Coaches and content creators make sense. Random dudes filming partial reps… not so much.

[BigMk91]

Commercial gyms are basically social media gyms now. Old-school vibes are hard to find.

[Charles Harris]

Facts. I don’t care if someone films progress, just don’t block equipment or teach terrible form for likes. Lift first, film second.