Don’t Be That Jerk at the Gym. Here Are the 6 Golden Rules of Gym Etiquette

For safety reasons, don't bother someone who's in the process of lifting heavy weights. Biba Kayewich

For safety reasons, don't bother someone who's in the process of lifting heavy weights. Biba Kayewich

Muhammad Mustafa, an ardent exercise devotee and a staff member at Squatwolf, a manufacturer of gym clothing and accessories, knows what it’s like to be on the receiving end of poor gym manners.

“It was a typical workout day, and I was fully focused on doing heavy Romanian deadlifts,” he said. “The gym was my zone, a place where I could push my limits in peace. I was using the leg press machine as a support, deeply engrossed in my routine.”