Bodybuilder Joey Swoll has recently stirred the gym community with his take on a viral video showcasing a contentious incident. In the TikTok video, a girl is engaged in an unusual warm-up routine when a man approaches, demanding her to stop and throw her phone away. Swoll known for promoting gym positivity, didn’t hold back in expressing his disapproval, asserting that both parties involved were in the wrong for neglecting gym etiquette.

The video captures a moment where the man confronts the girl, questioning her workout approach. Swoll’s frustration is evident as he addresses the situation, emphasizing the need to maintain respect and proper conduct in the gym environment.

According to the snippet shared by Swoll in his Instagram post, the man asked the girl, “What are you doing? The gym-goer replied, “My leg day warm-up.” “No, don’t think of that bullsh*t,” he exclaims. However, Swoll condemns the man for his intrusive behavior, asserting that no one has the right to speak to others in such a manner.

Swoll succinctly summarizes his stance: “A ton of people sent me this video asking me who’s right, who’s wrong. My answer, they’re both wrong.” He stresses the importance of avoiding objectification and inappropriate behavior in a shared workout space.

He emphasizes that generalizing based on one individual’s actions is unfair. Simultaneously, he critiques the girl for her choice of content creation in the gym, deeming it inappropriate. Swoll urges individuals with concerns to address gym management rather than taking matters into their own hands. In addition to his gym-positive videos, Swoll advised a fitness enthusiast to create content at home instead of the gym.

Joey Swoll urges gym-goers to record themselves at home!

Earlier, he took to his Instagram and expressed that he wasn’t happy about someone filming themselves doing handstands in a busy gym. He pointed out how the person expected everyone to stop for them. In the gym-goers video, he said, “Count how many idiots crossed in front of the camera.” In response, Swoll stated, “I only count one in this video,” meaning the person filming.

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Swoll said, “If you want to do handstands or flips, do it at home where nobody will walk through your video.” He reminded everyone that the gym isn’t owned by one person, and others shouldn’t have to change for their filming. Swoll ended by jokingly suggesting the person get matching socks.

Swoll’s perspective is not just about pointing fingers; it’s a call for collective responsibility in upholding gym etiquette. His emphasis on proper communication with gym management and the importance of recognizing the suitable time and place for certain activities.