Things you should have in your locker

After some careful analysis of many people and stupid things I see in the weight room, I've realized that there needs to be some standard set for those who do not know any better. here is my personal thinking in equipment/clothing/ "stuff" one needs in thier locker to effectivly train in the gym.
-But first things first. If you do not have a locker -GET ONE! It would be very difficult to defend to me as to why you do not have a locker. Its everything you need to get your lift on WHERE you get your lift on! Too many times I've forgetten essentaials (listed below) for an effective workout.

1. A pair of shoes* that are not the one worn to get to the gym. that is to say: buy a pair of cross trainers to work out in! Some shoe's just dont give the look of looking like you know what the fuck you are doing. Airwalks is a good example, converse, and dare I say -timberline boots. Fuckin sucks, but I have seen it before. A simple pair of cross trainers will get you through your warm up and all of your lifts. Keep your feet comfortable and your body in the right positions when lifting, starting with your feet.

2. A water bottle. If you do not carry opne with you everywhere you go like myself, then have something to drink water out of. Now, not everyone likes to do this for some reason the invonvience of traveling to the water fountain -where ever it may be- is all to alluring for some people. Dodging bicepers, the guy throwing punches into the thin air, and mirror hogs isnt my cup of tea by trying to get to the water fountian, just have your bottle! Some use it as a "rest" by going over the fountain. which leds me into my next point

3. A wrist watch. If you arent timing your rest, you're taking too much of it. who the fuck needs to walk ALL the way to the water fountain and back between lateral shoulders raises!! -15 seconds and GO! Gez.

4. Spandex under garments. I know you think it's cool to sport smiley face boxers, and I'm sure the girl who isnt blowing you loves them too, but when I'm knocking a 500lb leg press (assitance work!!) and you bend over, I rather not notice you are potentially chaffing the shit out of your dong. Guys, keep it all together and get a pair of spandex. Nothing moves with you quite like it. If your squating, box jumps, sprinting, you gotta have something thats just like another layer of skin. I've seen guys complain thier underwear was too "un fit" during thier squat. I mean come on!

5. Chalk. Its cheap, its easy to carry around, and its damn vital if you're slipping on the bar. My deadlifts become twice as enjoyable if I am not wiping my sweaty hands on my mesh/synthetic shorts not doing SHIT for drying them up. Chalk will change the way you grip a heavy bar.

6. Caffine pills. If your over 18 and not a steady meth user, Caff pills are vital. I am hitting the weights heavy in the AM and I want to be damn as hell as awake I can get at 7-730 when that bar is getting loaded up. And for the smart ones who use it sparingly, take it as you need it. Sluggish day or a damn ass heavy day.

7. Protien powder. There really is no need that I can see for people to have thier shake around with them when in the gym. Go down to your locker after the lift, and make a damn shake. I take my 5 lb bags and split them up into ziplock bags to have protien in the various places I spend time in. (this also means you shuold have a shaker.)

8. Straps. Lifting straps are great, for similar reasons that chalk is great. the two used in conjunction will be a sure fire way to look badass in the gym. but you know what isnt bad ass? wearing your straps for pushing movments// when you dont need them. So please, for the power lifters sake -Do not wear your straps around like its part of your outfit. Use as needed. (I.e not while benching).

* Cross trainers are good to have especially for the warm up. But this doesnt give you an excuse to ask why I take my shoes off while lifting squats/deads. Ask some one who cares.
That pretty much wraps up the essentials of any locker. I did this based on things I see a lot in the weight room and it figures to me that most people just dont take the time to put it all together and make it easy on themselves.
Eat plently of turkey and cranberry
-GFH