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UBC Gyms

Location Based Tips

  • The bench presses at Birdcoops are pretty much never free, Arc is way better.
  • Birdcoops are great for squats and deadlifts, there's 4 squat racks, 5 platforms vs 2 squat racks and 2 platforms at Arc.
  • The cardio machines at Arc have much better airflow/fans.
  • Birdcoop only has one cable row machine, Arc has 2 — time to do barbell rows instead.
  • Leaving through the 'DOJO' exit at Birdcoop feels closer to Gage than the main exit.
  • The fitness rooms at the residences are decently equiped for pull/leg exercises, I believe they all have cable machines as well.

General Tips

  • If one of the gyms is closed, the remaining open one will be packed to the brim.
  • If you want to avoid lines on weekdays, try to go before 11 am or between 2-4 pm. - If you want to avoid lines on weekends, try to go before 12 am.
  • If you're in for a quick workout, going 30 minbefore close on weekdays, allows you to get in on the equipment as people leave.
  • Squats are op.

?????????? - Why do people use benches for hip thrusts when there's a machine for that? Or

is that called the glute bridge? Is there a benefit to using the bench?