General
work-in set
What does work-in set mean?
A set performed by alternating on shared equipment; you take your 'work-in set' during the other user's rest periods.
"He let me get a work-in set on the squat rack between his."
Origin
Gym etiquette term derived from 'work in.'
Frequently asked questions
What is a work-in set?
It's a set you perform on a piece of shared equipment during another person's rest period, so you both use the same machine or rack.
How do you ask to work in at the gym?
Politely ask 'Can I work in with you?' — you then alternate your sets with theirs while each of you rests.
Is working in rude?
No, it's normal gym etiquette. Sharing equipment during rest periods is common and generally welcomed when asked politely.
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