Sharing gym equipment like squat racks often leads to silent rivalries and unspoken standoffs between lifters. This comic humorously illustrates the common struggle of racing for an open rack, resorting to fake supersets, and ultimately settling for dumbbell alternatives in the corner. It highlights the relatable, friendly competition that exists in everyday gym culture.
Gainframe Guy. The squat rack standoff.1. Both of you want it. You spotted the open squat rack at the same moment. Across the gym. You lock eyes. The game has begun.2. The casual speed walk. You're not running. You would never run. You're just... walking with purpose. Very urgent purpose.3. The fake superset. You don't need to superset. You've never superseted in your life. But that towel on the bar says otherwise.4. The corner of shame. Dumbbell squats. In the corner. Alone. You make eye contact with no one. You speak t no one. This never happened.Tag your gym nemesis. You know who they are. Follow @GainFrameGuy for more. Track your gains with GainFrame — link in bio.
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