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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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
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, 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 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
Today, I walked into the gym to do legs and walked up to the leg press machine where a trainer was taking weights off. I asked him if he was about to use the machine and he gave me an odd look and said no, then walked back to his client who was in a wheelchair. 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, at the gym I loaded way too much weight on the bench press. Halfway through my set, I got stuck with the bar on my chest, squealing like a squeezed rubber duck until a stranger rescued me. 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
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Tubasaurus 0
I would say to buy some of your own free weights, but I doubt you would be strong enough to carry them to the cash register at the sporting goods store.
blitzer_tidus 0
Perhaps you should've started with some freeweights? (i.e. barbells...)
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wobbs 0
yeah what a lot of people said here, the knob to move seats usually won't move if you have the weight of the seat mechanism or bar on it, so you need to lift it up in order to slide out the pin.
sickofnames 0
Yeah, some of them are actually pretty hard to yank out. They are tightly jammed in there and it's difficult t get a grip on them.
TKDWill 13
You don't have to start out in a gym. Look up exercises online and you will find that you can use alot of household items and still get a workout. Phonebook, chair, etc. Then when you get a little build then take yourself to the gym.
derriduh 0
Well at least you're trying to get in better shape :)
Leaveittosteven 0
Haha. At least you are female and therefore have an excuse. P.S. use freeweights or you're going nowhere
pinelotiile 0
same with me...but i'm a guy
Jackthestripper 0
Don't worry so much, we all have to start somewhere. At least you've decided to make an effort.
eric780 0
get steroids.
porkchop69 0
ok assholes, just cuz your female doesnt mean yu cant lift weights. im not guna make a whole lecture right now but theres a whole shit load that can lift heavier than men.
Draq 1
Don't use the machine, it limits your range of motion. Machines (and gyms in general) are for noobs. Get a set of free weights in your range (they cost about 50 cents per pound), and look up some exercises online.