Health, Embarrassing and Sports: Jacked - FML

Jacked

By Gertland - 26/07/2024 16:00 - United States - Bakersfield

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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Yudith 25

Saturday 27 July 2024 19:00

You guys have a stretching machine?!

haydenhades 21

Sunday 28 July 2024 9:19

Don’t feel bad for not knowing! Everyone started at the beginning before and probably did the same things! Keep going.

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Yudith 25

Saturday 27 July 2024 19:00

You guys have a stretching machine?!

haydenhades 21

Sunday 28 July 2024 9:19

Don’t feel bad for not knowing! Everyone started at the beginning before and probably did the same things! Keep going.

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