General
machine hog
What does machine hog mean?
A gym-goer who occupies a machine or station for far too long, keeping others from using it.
"That machine hog has been on the leg press for 40 minutes."
Origin
Gym-etiquette slang for equipment monopolizers.
Frequently asked questions
What is a machine hog?
A machine hog is someone who occupies a piece of gym equipment for far too long — often scrolling their phone between sets — keeping everyone else waiting.
How do you deal with a machine hog?
Politely ask to work in between their sets, or move on to another exercise and come back. Sharing a station is normal gym etiquette.
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