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“Leave Them Alone”: After Men Being Called Creepy In Gym, Fitness Influencer Issues A Stern Statement For Tik Tokers

Published 02/05/2023, 6:45 PM EST

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Bodybuilder Joey Swoll is among the most famous bodybuilding coaches on TikTok. Like many, Swoll uses the hugely popular app to post fitness and training-related videos. However, the fitness influencer has recently become even more famous for calling out toxic gym culture. Besides calling out influencers who misuse their reach to ridicule others in the gym, the bodybuilder also posts content that promotes positivity. Earlier, swoll tweeted about what to do and what not to do when experienced lifters spot a newbie lifting with “bad form.”

In his post, Joey Swoll informed everyone what they should do when they spot someone doing something that might cause injury. He said they have only two options.

According to Joey Swoll, one of three possibilities should never be an option

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On February 5, Swoll tweeted his opinion about exploiting inexperienced lifters. “If you see someone in the gym that has bad form or doesn’t know what they’re doing, you have two options,” wrote Swoll in his tweet. The bodybuilding coach gave the concerned and experienced lifter one option. “Option 1: Offer nicely to help teach them,” wrote the influencer.

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He gave another option to those who won’t get concerned if they spot someone lifting with bad form. “Option 2: Mind your own business and leave them alone.” However, Joey Swoll also revealed what’s “NEVER an option.” He said no one should film “them (new/inexperienced lifters) to post online to make fun of them.” According to Swoll, such practices are exploitative, and the victim often has no idea they are being filmed.

Recently, the fitness influencer called out another influencer on TikTok for filming a man in the gym. “People are going to look at you in the gym. It’s normal and doesn’t make them a creep.” Swoll said in a video reacting to the incident. Even seven-time Mr. Olympia Arnold Schwarzenegger has praised Joey Swoll on Twitter and in his newsletter.

What does the bodybuilding legend think about Swoll?

On Jan 27, Arnold Schwarzenegger tweeted about Joey Swoll. In the tweet, the seven-time Mr. Olympia praised Swoll. “Last time I met you, I ran right over to you because of your body. Next time, it’s going to be because of your mind and all of the positivity you’re spreading in fitness.” said the iconic actor. The influencer was overwhelmed by Schwarzenegger’s tweet and showed his gratitude in his reply.

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In his newsletter, The Pump Daily, Swarzenegger published a mini interview with the influencer. “We’ll be getting together soon and spreading more positivity,” wrote the bodybuilding legend.

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What did you think about Joey Swoll’s tweet? Are you excited to see Schwarzenegger collaborate with Swoll? Let us know in the comments.

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Sagnik Bagchi

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Sagnik Bagchi is a US Sports writer for EssentiallySports. He has completed his Bachelor's and Master's in English Literature from the University of Calcutta. He has experience working as a freelance MMA writer for Sportskeeda.
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