General
garage sale
What does garage sale mean?
When weights and equipment are strewn everywhere, as if someone dumped out a garage sale, usually because people didn't rack their stuff.
"Somebody left a total garage sale by the dumbbell rack."
Origin
Gym slang criticizing messy, un-racked equipment.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'garage sale' mean at the gym?
It describes weights and equipment left scattered all over the floor, as if someone dumped out a garage sale — usually because people didn't re-rack their gear.
Where does the gym term 'garage sale' come from?
It compares the mess of un-racked plates and dumbbells to the cluttered spread of items at a real garage sale.
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