Miscellaneous: Today, I couldn't take home the free weights I'd planned on buying...

By Fred - 06/01/2009 08:28 - France

Today, I couldn't take home the free weights I'd planned on buying to start bodybuilding 'cos I couldn't lift the box, which was too heavy for me. FML

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By TANT - 22/03/2009 04:53 - United States

Today, I decided to start working out because my friends said I'm scrawny and weak. I bought an expensive giant container of protein powder to take before during work outs. I wasn't strong enough to open the lid. FML

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By likeyourboss - 04/10/2013 16:05 - Denmark

Today, I went to the gym. I tried out a new machine where you do one-arm weightlifting. I took my time to get into a good position, then set the machine to the lowest weight possible. I couldn't even lift it an inch. A bunch of buff guys nearby saw me and burst out laughing. FML

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By Johnny - 19/12/2012 23:33 - United States - Memphis

Today, I sold some weights that were way too heavy for me on Craigslist. I felt okay with not being able to lift them when I saw the other man, who was a pretty buff dude; that is until of course he informed me he was buying them for his wife. FML

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By MarcusJones713 - 08/04/2009 11:17 - United States

Today, I was at the gym with my friends when they invited me to do a few bench presses. Since I'd never done any before, I decided to start with no weights on the bar and work my way up from there. I wound up pinned beneath the bar, calling for my friend to come free me. FML

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Cautionary tale

By jogginglikeitsmyjob - This FML is from back in 2014 but it's good stuff - United States - Boston

Today, I had trouble carrying a box upstairs because my arms were sore from working out. My mom asked me, "Why are you working out so much then?" I didn't have the heart to tell her it was because of her 100-pound weight gain and that I didn't want to end up looking like her. FML

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By skinnyguy23 - 10/09/2014 22:40 - United States - Briarcliff Manor

Today, I received a package. When my mom asked what I had bought, I had told her that I had ordered dumbbells and was going to start lifting. She laughed her way into the kitchen. FML

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Man vs Boy

By Anonymous - 17/02/2018 19:00

Today, it was my first day at a new gym, which cost a fortune. Some skinny teen who had clearly never lifted in his life dropped a weight while I was stretching and broke my ankle. Money down the drain. FML

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By Anonymous - 12/02/2017 09:00 - United States - Fall City

Today, two days before a big weight lifting competition with a $3,000 grand prize, I broke my arm. FML

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By crossfitter - 21/05/2015 12:22

Today, I decided to get in shape for swimsuit season, so I went to the gym. I tried to lift a barbell up and over my head, which was fine, until I dropped it. Exercise earned me a concussion and a neck brace. FML

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I have no idea what I'm doing

By Anonymous - 25/02/2023 10:00

Today, I went to the gym for the first time in months and couldn't figure out how to use any of the equipment. FML

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shady1 0

Sunday 8 March 2009 23:21

nice that almost happened when i was buying more weight plates, and after carrying 60pounds to my friends car without hurting anything, the plates fell off the seat, and onto my foot =/

gofriars 0

Monday 16 March 2009 2:10

seems to me the store would have a dolly/handcart that you could use or that an employee could use to take them to your car.

Comments

ryguy997 0

Tuesday 18 May 2010 5:31

free but buying? huh? an finaly a good first post. there is hope for humanity yet.

ffmmllyaya 0

Thursday 27 May 2010 9:36

lol 16 obviously don't work out

TheParawhore 0

Tuesday 27 July 2010 7:13

it's called asking someone OP. YDI for being an idiot

philly1128 0

Friday 26 November 2010 5:59

ryguy. ur a ******* dumbass

not_kidding 0

Saturday 11 December 2010 4:34

it makes sense...all of the weights are in there, even if you won't be using them all at the same time. That's actually ok.

FreakingFYou 13

Wednesday 13 April 2011 7:27

He obviously didn't do well in school either. 'Cos is not a word, and you don't buy free weights.

amounirl 0

Wednesday 1 June 2011 7:24

free means you move them freely, like dumbbells, but they still cost money

Chris5146 3

Friday 29 April 2011 21:55

dumbass

SnifflyG 9

Thursday 4 August 2011 1:26

@23 just because he said 'cos doesnt mean he didnt do well in school. do u think everyone that says ty or np or lol is didnt do well in school 'COS they shorten words? GTFO troll

luckycharm143 5

Friday 12 August 2011 9:45

free weights - u dont pay planned on buying - paying "/ theres some problems with your statement.

jim69_fml 0

Saturday 10 December 2011 0:45

You are a retard!

FailBear920 19

Monday 7 October 2013 18:26

Don't Breed.

stevenmx86 7

Sunday 4 September 2011 2:15

Well no shit op.. I doubt many people can lift a box full of free weights... That's why you start with a fraction of them when you exercise because you probably can't lift them all.. What exactly are you whining about?