Have any of you actually tried to help someone correct their form? I've never lifted a weight at the gym so would undoubtedly not do it right but I would probably think I was. I can't help thinking I'd prefer someone to come over and go "hey dude your doing well but if you do this or this you'll work x muscle better and that'll really help you out" than just sit there giggling that I'm doing it wrong and not helping.
I have a few times, less in recent years than before.
It seems a lot of people think they know and don't like being told different. Its much easier to judge someone elses form than it is to judge your own after all.
Recently I was helping someone with some DB flat bench, he asked for a spot.
Now, i don't mind spotting for people but this bloke was wanting to do 8 reps with a weight he could only do 2 reps with decent form.
I offered some advice. He looked at me funny, tried 2 reps nice power up and slow negative then failed the 3rd (the weight came down but no control).
He then politely said thanks and that he'd be ok for the next set on his own.
Next set he tried the same weight and get 2 reps.
Some people just dont want to listen!