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 Anonymous - 28/09/2025 09:00

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

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By Cliffton - 06/11/2024 00:00 - United States

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

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Work it out

By Stevey - 17/07/2025 15:00 - United States - Atlanta

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

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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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Himbo

By Anonymous - 12/07/2025 06:00 - United States

Today, I went to the gym to do squats. I couldn't even do it without weights on the squatting bar because it hurt too much to rest it on my back and neck. Then my friend who was with me and who is skinny as a rail easily managed it with two 45 pound weights. He claims it's from practice. I guess I’m wimpy. 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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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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permission2laugh 0

Wednesday 8 April 2009 20:33

45 pounds? your kidding right. i would go home and cry. literally a 8 year old can lift that

IscoreOnU 19

Wednesday 7 September 2011 9:32

My 9 year old sister carried in the 50 pound dog food bag today...

Zack325 10

Sunday 10 May 2015 7:53

Meanwhile, my 10 year old sister needs help lifting anything over 4 pounds

hambro 9

Tuesday 14 July 2015 7:23

^^^ my sisters do the same thing and it pisses me the duck off

bambooanime 2

Wednesday 8 April 2009 20:48

I feel you. I couldn't lift it for softball back when I was in HS. At least I had a spotter though.

youaresofucked 0

Wednesday 8 April 2009 20:50

a true FML.

Kickback_fml 0

Wednesday 8 April 2009 20:51

WTF 45 lbs? Unless you are younger than 13, there's no excuse for that, unless you have some disease or lack of growth hormone. I might possibly laugh out loud if you are older than 15, 'cause you deserve it.

red_wings 0

Wednesday 8 April 2009 20:55

The bar it self ranges from 35 to 45 lbs I can lift it and more and I'm an 110lbs female LOL

Zoa_fml 0

Wednesday 8 April 2009 20:55

Ok, first of all, all you people that say she (i hope) failed b/c a little kid could lift the bar, I bet none of you have ever tried to bench press anything! I was a competitive swimmer for 12 years and could only ever bench press the bar, bench pressing is harder than just picking up a weight! 2nd, you should have had a spotter so YDI!