Won't say y'all are weird but y'all make it seem like taking a few seconds/minutes out your day to talk to others on the same self improvement path is far-fetched.....
I be cheering people on lowkey with my fist clenched when I see em gettin it in, sometimes I'll clap as they getting their final push in...... never an issue if someone wants to jump in on my sets, I like the motivation of seeing people push themselves n you might be able to correct bad form or learn a new technique watching them.....
"I see you" with a thumbs up
People I see in there regularly I might ask what they're working on today with a smile, then exchange names.... every time after that I say wassup and address them with their name to establish familiarity, daps to the dudes n high-fives/hugs with shorties when the comfort is there....
But I'm 6'6" n look good so maybe that's the disclaimer.... no one's too taken back by my actions but I see other ppl who still command respect n have charismatic personalities in the gym all day.... I've made good friends, business connects, n peeled a few shorties just off small convos here n there, so to each his own
