Is there any point in going to the gym if you’re not going to tell everyone in the world you’re going to the gym?
Just imagine: it’s leg day, probably the toughest day on your gym programme. You’re sweating buckets, under serious pressure, and you’re putting in graft – hard graft.
You could be squatting 80kg, you could be deadlifting 200kg, but, let’s be honest, if you’re going to go about your day wearing trousers, who’s going to notice your gains?
Even on heavy hitting bicep blast days, some ignorant – and more than likely, jealous – acquaintances are reluctant to bring attention to the serious mass you are putting on.
Okay, of course, there are obvious lifestyle benefits. Some do it for sport, others enjoy being aesthetically on form, but the sweetest fruit of gym dedication is receiving high praise from anyone.
“You’re obviously doing a bit in the gym are you?”
“You’ve a fine pair of shoulders on you, now.”
That’s why we’re in this game.
You’re going to get those remarks more if you’re associated with the gym and the best way to become that guy is by creating that aura around yourself. The best way to do that is to send Snapchats.
Make it look like the only place you ever populate is the Gain Station.
1. The tired struggle is real effort
You’ve endured a tough day at work, and the easiest thing to do would be to go home and laze around for the evening, and have some craic with the lads.
Against all the odds, you’ve defeated those nagging thoughts and you’ve made the sacrifices.
It’s crucial that you let the public know about the Trojan effort you’re putting in.
“Some man,” they’ll think. Right?
2. The just-so-happen-to-be-in-the-gym snap
If you’re clever about your gym and Snapchat game, you’ll organise it so that you’ve a long list of Snapchats to open when you’re taking a breather from your workout.
For example, send a general Snapchat an hour or two before you hit the gym, and consciously let the replies build-up on you’re phone. So as not to be rude, you reply to all of these, mid workout. You may not have much to say, but a picture of a bench tells more than any words possibly could.
Your friends will be thinking, “wow, it’s standard for him to be in the gym, this man means business.”
We’ve all tried it.
3. Where else would I be, like?
‘Today’ being the key word here. Because you go to the gym so often, this is just a standard day in the life.
Sometimes you get caught at peak times, and have to perform the dreaded wait for a bench.
What good is it being in the gym if you’re not pumping iron? Well you probably could send a few Snapchats.
You’re used to all conditions in your beloved sanctuary, though, and it’s crucial that you portray that.
This is you, this is your routine.
4. The dual purpose snap
The gym can be used as a conversation starter, a medium to letting people know you might be making a guest appearance in Coppers or in any other nightclub later on that night.
In fairness to the lads, it would be impossible to go out on the town wearing a t-shirt if you hadn’t tested your biceps to the limit earlier on that day.
Flex like you’ve never done before, sure you’re only having the craic.
You’re not actually trying to make your biceps look massive. They’re just massive.
5. The humorous snap
You’re not sending this one to convey your presence in the gym, but instead to portray yourself as a funny, witty guy. That’s what you want people to think, anyway.
In reality, you’ve been trying to think of how you could combine the gym lifestyle with your witty side for ages.
Finally, you’ve thought of an absolute belter.
You even misspelled ‘quiet’ to make it look like it wasn’t planned.
6. Looking down on others
One of the younger lads comes into the gym. He’s enthusiastic, he’s mad for action but he doesn’t really know what he’s doing, does he?
You, being a die-hard of the gym culture, would never be caught struggling like this rookie.
He has a lot of learning to do.
7. Taking a shot at the boys who don’t train as hard as you because they’re on their phones – even though you’ve taken a picture of them on your phone and sent it on social media
You’ve been over at the pull-up bar, you’ve been performing core work, doing box jumps, you’ve done it all, and after working your arse off, you come back to your gym partner and what’s he doing only sitting down and scrolling on the phone.
It’s crucial to highlight just how committed you are to your gym-routines, there’s no messing about with you.
You’d never be caught doing such a thing yourself.
8. Progress snap
The gainz-train is in full flow and there’s no stopping you.
You’re sick and tired of being ripped to shreds by that one friend who always claims he’s a few kg bigger than you. But he’s sitting at home on the couch while you’re putting in the Hard Yards.
Who’s the big man, now?
On top of that, 5 kg in a week, it’d be a shame if people didn’t know about that one.
9. How the gym-life affects life outside the gym
You just can’t help yourself, you big animal, you.
You’re getting too big for your own good and it’s wreaking havoc on your day to day life.
Take it easy, before it gets too far.
10. “I only do this for the GAA”
It really is the best of both worlds. You’re letting recipients know you take your gym routines seriously, and you’re a baller as well.
It doesn’t get much better than that.
You can’t beat a cheeky foam-roller snap. So subtle, so sweeping.
You’ve been squatting, running, you’ve been doing anything possible to ensure your legs are in their peak physical condition.
Coincidentally , of course, this commitment has made your legs look bigger and more attractive.
‘What would be the best way I could show off these legs without coming across too forthcoming?’
A cheeky foam roller snap is just what you’re looking for.
11. It doesn’t stop at the gym
When all is said and done, when all the 35kg dumbbells have been lifted into orbit, it’s time to fuel the tank.
This is the game you love, and you’re not messing about.
If you didn’t send these Snapchats, what would be the point in going in the first place?
