Miscellaneous: Today, I was at the gym with my friends when they invited me...

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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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 Anonymous - 23/08/2015 12:35 - Australia

Today, while trying to lift a weight bar at the gym, I ended up cracking my rib cage and almost passed out. My friend, who was supposed to be spotting for me, couldn't help until the last second because he'd snuck off to flirt with a pair of guys halfway across the room. FML

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By Idle_Twin - 17/05/2015 17:53 - United States - Miami

Today, I was finishing my chest workout at the gym when this really cute girl started using the machine next to me. To impress her, I tried lifting a lot of weight on the barbell. It ended up landing on my neck and she had to help me get it off. FML

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By desigymrat - 25/12/2010 05:29 - France

Today, I was working out at the gym. A very attractive girl was watching me work out, so feeling like a stud, I tried to lift a really heavy weight. I failed, got trapped, and watched helplessly as she walked away laughing. 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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By Anonymous - 10/06/2024 09:00 - United States - Miami

Today, I tried a new workout at my local gym. I thought I'd attempt some yoga poses I'd seen online. Mid-pose, I lost my balance and knocked over a row of weights, causing a loud crash and drawing everyone's attention. FML

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By Heethersays - 03/07/2009 03:06 - United States

Today, I went to the gym to lift weights because my arm muscles are pathetic. In order to use a machine, I needed to pull out a knob to adjust the seat setting. After an embarassing struggle, a worker came over and helped me. Turns out I'm not even strong enough to adjust the seat settings. FML

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By Anonymous - 02/02/2016 10:17 - Canada - Cambridge

Today, I was at the gym. I'm 360 lbs and have finally decided it's time to change that. Some girl and her two bitch friends thought it'd be fun to follow me and belittle me at everything I did. When I mentioned it to the staff, they said that they were just "encouraging" me. FML

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By wowimdumb - 30/01/2011 00:35 - United States

Today, I was at a power lifting meet when a girl I really liked walked in. Trying to impress her, I increased my bench to 350, when I have only done 300 before. She then watched me drop it on my chest, breaking my breast bone, and also crying in the process. FML

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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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Wednesday 8 April 2009 20:14

you dont deserve that bc it is my assumption that 98% of the population can lift a 45 lb barbell. 7-12 yr olds included. Spotter next time homeboy. Always when trying new exercises and eat that protein mix after workouts. Sounds like you need to gain some weight and muscle

dudewithface 0

Wednesday 8 April 2009 20:21

Don't be so pathetic next time.

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deweyd8855 3

Wednesday 8 April 2009 22:08

#35 seems to have it right, I interpret it as "the guy wasn't even able to lift the bar." Double fail to this guy for not having a spotter and for being a pussy.

rccpaddler 0

Wednesday 8 April 2009 22:09

That's kind of pathetic.. I'm a 16 year old GIRL and my max for benching is 110. And really, why would you bench without a spotter?

jhc1175 0

Wednesday 8 April 2009 22:11

this infuriates me. good luck in life bro.

WIDRR 0

Wednesday 8 April 2009 22:19

I agree with 38, although 45 pounds is rather easy, most of the people who have commented would probably only be able to do like 5 of it if that hahaha and contrary to what most people seem to think here, (the ones who evidently have never benched before) benching 45 pounds is different than lifting it...

CherishFlowers 0

Wednesday 8 April 2009 22:21

Haha, I'm a 15 year old female and I don't get pinned under the bar! You are PATHETIC.

TeenTiger 0

Wednesday 8 April 2009 22:24

lmfao @ people "oh why didnt you have a spotter for the bar". That is like needing a spotter to carry a gallon of milk.

EyesofStone 27

Monday 10 December 2012 16:39

Not quite. Not only is the bar 45lbs (which OP obviously can't handle anyway) but OP also has never lifted before. Form is so important, and when you're on the bench, it's hard to see if you're lifting with proper form. For a novice, a spotter is necessary at any weight level so that they can build proper form.