In today's installment of "mind your business."
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Every gym girly out there has dealt with more than a couple moments that make the idea of joining an all-women’s gym much more appealing. Constantly dealing with comments from guys at the gym about everything from their bodies to their form can be very frustrating! Where’s Joey Swoll when you need him?
But boy oh boy, in the following TikTok video, a man had his butt handed to him (literally), when he decided it was a good time to critique a lady’s form. Nothing like a good ole gym fail to brighten your mood.
An incredibly fulfilling experience at the gym!
@not_samiam The audacity 🤣 #gym #handstand #gymtok
♬ original tune – Samantha Dederichs
Last month, a gym video featuring a woman became an internet sensation when she captured a comical encounter with a man who attempted to offer her unsolicited advice. A quick scroll through Samantha Dederichs’ TikTok profile reveals that she is an impressive athlete. Her posts include clips of her skating, hiking, pole dancing, and most recently, her gym workouts. It was in one of these gym sessions that she recorded this memorable exchange.
In the video, accurately captioned, “the audacity,” she was doing a very impressive handstand on some parallette bars, and captioned that part of the video, “me minding her own business.” That was when a guy who was just passing by stopped to watch her and decided to comment. Instead of complimenting the obvious core strength it took to perform the handstand, he simply said “Bad form.” Samantha immediately issued him a challenge, “You do it,” and the results were not disappointing.
He comically struggled with the position, hardly managing to hoist himself onto the bars, much less maintain a handstand. Samantha couldn't contain her laughter, erupting into a fit of giggles at his mishap, spreading some much-needed cheer among gym enthusiasts everywhere. The clip concluded with Samantha's straightforward remark, “Poor technique,” and honestly, what could be a better example of karma?
@not_samiam Gym bros shaking rn #calisthenics #gymtok #calistarchallenge
♬ luther – Kendrick Lamar & SZA
Most of the comments expressed joy over how Samantha put the man in his place. Numerous viewers particularly enjoyed the volume of her laughter directed at him, with one remarking, “That laugh came from deep within.” Many women in the comments resonated with Samantha's experience, sharing their own encounters with men who attempted to flirt at the gym by condescendingly explaining exercise techniques and the like. Remarks such as, “That was incredibly satisfying,” and, “YOU NAILED IT,” highlighted the appreciation for the video.
Nonetheless, a few commenters tried to stand up for the stranger. One individual remarked, “While everyone in the comments seems upset with him, I believe he was just joking around. He had a smile on his face when he said it and even chuckled at his own mistake. This seemed like a lighthearted interaction between the two.”
Several other commenters shared similar thoughts, but the general agreement was that there have been far too many instances of men attempting to correct women in the gym in a patronizing manner. If you feel the need to engage with a woman at the gym, why not consider a more respectful and friendly approach? In a subsequent video a few days later, Samantha demonstrated her impressive skills with a remarkable calisthenics-inspired lift. “How’s my form?,” she playfully inquired, while the video was captioned, “Gym bros shaking rn.” That seems accurate!
