Health: Today, I was finishing my chest workout at the gym when this...

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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Do you even lift, bro?

By Anonymous - 11/08/2013 04:24 - United States

Today, while working out in the gym, I spotted a very attractive girl. I decided to pick up the heaviest dumbbell to show off how much I could curl. She ended up driving me to the hospital because I burst into tears after tearing up my bicep and deltoid. FML

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By ZeroLuck - 16/08/2013 02:32 - United States - Miami

Today, I was at the gym when I noticed a girl I like working out on the elliptical. I went to go say hi, but chickened out and went to run on the treadmill in front of her instead. I was so nervous that I tripped and the machine threw me headfirst into her machine. 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 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 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 - 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 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 caswell 1 - 28/02/2009 05:03 - United States

Today, I was at the school's rec center, working out for the first time in a while. While there, there was this very mysteriously attractive girl who kept shooting me glances. I asked for her number and she responded by saying "if you can lift this same weight as me". I couldn't. FML

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Leg day

By Anonymous - 24/09/2019 02:06

Today, after waiting a year, I asked a coworker who I like to work out at the gym with me. She said yes. I figured this would be the perfect place to show off my body and impress her. In every exercise we did, she lifted more weights than I did. FML

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Dr_Lily_fml 17

Monday 18 May 2015 18:39

Guys... Seriously, STOP trying to impress girls that way ("look at how I am strooooong!!!"), you always end up on FML with the shame.

briang959 47

Monday 18 May 2015 18:38

At least you weren't using the shake weight.

Comments

acrochick27 15

Monday 18 May 2015 21:07

That's seems to be a trend today...if u can't do it, don't

Jbrady43 13

Monday 18 May 2015 21:30

Look for like an Ice-Cream or frozen yogurt joint near the gym... A lot of the girls go there after their work out.

LadyNightowl 17

Monday 18 May 2015 21:54

I will never understand why some guys try to impress girls that way. I, as a girl, have always preferred when a man approaches and just says hi.

Cassandra2015 21

Monday 18 May 2015 21:54

strike up a conversation or compliment her... that will impress more rather then trying to show off and hurting yourself .

cappellaaa 23

Monday 18 May 2015 21:54

You still got her attention haha. Next time just be yourself!

Morning_fml 22

Monday 18 May 2015 22:05

As soon as I read, "To impress her...", I knew this was going to be a 'ydi'. Never let your ego take over in the gym, it's always better to know your place especially when lifting heavy weights.

Sathane 21

Monday 18 May 2015 22:19

Well, that's about as close as you'll be getting to her body. P

fanartje 17

Monday 18 May 2015 22:27

Am i the only one who thinks that it's kind of cute if a guy goes out of his way to impress a girl? I get that it's a YDI but i also feel sorry for you.. You could've just laughed it off & start a conversation with her! Take advantage of the situation, know what i mean?

Villy23 12

Tuesday 19 May 2015 0:46

Yes you are.

kyen0326 4

Monday 18 May 2015 23:00

I guess you could say... She took your breath away.

lulinator 40

Monday 18 May 2015 23:15

I love double standards. I once did this, not trying to impress anyone, but increased my bench weight, the first rep was a piece of cake, tried for a second... lying there, stuck, gym was quiet, no one sees me... Then finally a guy walked by and picked it off my chest like it was a toothpick. Started a great conversation, and a good workout friendship.