selfish jerks at the gym

[Zen]

Why not just say, "scuze me, I am going to work my sets in between your sets" or something like that?

The phrasing would be "Mind if I work in?"

[latelatebloomer]

I usually get good results when I ask if there is someway I can work in. Many people are just oblivious to what's going on around them and willing to make room once they wake up. And a lot of times guys who look pretty grumpy turn out to be pleasant and even complimentary of my progress. That said, there are a few guys that intimidate me. . . .