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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Today, I went to my gym and tried a new workout machine that had just been installed. I set the weight too high and ended up stuck halfway through a lift, making weird struggling noises. Most people around me stopped and stared as I awkwardly dropped the weights. FML
Today, I’m a gym newbie and worked up the courage to go to the weights section. I loaded what I thought was a reasonable amount onto a bar and tried to lift it… except it didn’t move. At all. I pretended I was “just stretching,” then removed half the weights while hoping no one noticed. Someone definitely noticed and gave me an encouraging thumbs up. FML
Today, I went to the gym for the first time in months. As I tried to bench press, my arms gave out instantly, and I ended up dropping the bar onto my chest. The dudes in the gym around me gave me the wide-eyed WTF face, while I tried to laugh it off and failed. FML
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
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
Today, after I finally joined a gym, I was feeling pretty good until I attempted to use a machine I'd never seen before. After 10 minutes of awkwardly pressing random buttons and trying to figure out how it worked, the instructor walked over and asked if I needed help. I had been on the rowing machine, trying to use it as a leg press. FML
Today, I went to the gym for the first time in months and tried to act like I belonged there. I used the wrong machine, adjusted something I shouldn’t have, and had to ask a teenager how to reset it. FML
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
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
Today, I went to the gym and approached a machine I had never used before. After a few minutes of awkward attempts, an instructor came over and politely informed me I was using it completely wrong. The worst part? It was the stretching machine, and I thought it was for abs. FML
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Top comments
isableha 9
It's things like this that discourage a lot of people from going to the gym and getting healthy. Don't worry about them OP, they're just trying to feel better about themselves. Keep trying and you'll get it soon!
rebelbelle 17
well you've got to start somewhere OP why not try 10pound dumbbells at home?
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Comments (88)
echo_of_shadows 14
This reminds me of that Cyanide and Happiness short. At least those guys didn't pick you up and start using you as the weights!
phoneYuNOlisten 16
Time to go to Planet Fitness...
Tessa_11 19
What was the lowest weight?
Chumbowamba 10
Its all good we were all there at one point just keep going!
ForbiddenDestiny 20
You'll get there, I'm sure they were laughing cause they remember that moment when they first started x
ForbiddenDestiny 20
You'll get there, I'm sure they were laughing cause they remember that moment when they first started x
Kirika119 3
You should have been like "sry my arm is a lil tired from fingering all ur moms last night" then run like hell and find a new gym Lolz jk just practice weights at home
mbuck87 19
Sorry my fat fingers voted that down. I did like it though...
lanco_fml 10
it was probably funny but don't let that discourage you we all start somewhere keep your head up
pipboy3billion 7
People can get docks at the gym. Just do your best to ignore them.
worldclassrager 41
Practice makes perfect you'll get it..