TL;DR: How to talk to guys and make friends with alpha guys. Raise status and have plausible deniability when approaching girls.

I am a 26 yo, I have been lifting for a long time, fairly attractive, I am funny, have my finances and profession in order, and I am in the process of swallowing the red pill. Dont mistake my post title with something else, I am attracted to females. I have had a few successes in Tinder and in clubs. Yet, I need to work on my logistics, I still rent with some friends. However, I suck at making acquaintances and socializing and dont know how/dont have the vibe, mental state, skills to talk to people that easy.

The reason I am asking this question, is because I consider first and foremost of utter importance the fact of having the so-called social proof in any setting you are in (Gym, workplace, hobby number one, two etc). Social Proof in the form of a circle of guys to which you speak on a regular basis, are not necesarilly your best friends; nevertheless, the interaction is good enough you can go grab some beers after gym, work etc.

I have a pre-established group of friends, they are my best friends, yet they are composed entirely by 4-5 females, and one Beta Blue Pilled guy. Of course, not the best social proof you would like to have. Problem is, in order to go out, meet girls at the gym, and have connections, networking, job oportunities, experiences etc I need to be able to talk/socialize to guys and enrich my social experience, which is in itself very lacking.

What is the frame I must have in order to approach those guys at the gym for example?, you know the type, alpha-esque type of guys, which talk to girls, are not affraid to be a show off, are fun and charismatic etc. I want to be with them, in order to be them. How do you do it?