Miscellaneous: Today, I went to the gym to lift weights because my arm muscles...

By Heethersays - 03/07/2009 03:06 - United States

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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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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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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Buffing up

By I hate myself - 02/05/2025 20:00 - Canada - Ottawa

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

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I have no idea what I'm doing

By Anonymous - 25/02/2023 10:00

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

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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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Leg day

By Anonymous - 22/12/2022 07:00 - Australia - Glen Iris

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

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You OK, bro?

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 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 j4y - 29/01/2009 00:30 - Canada

Today, I went to the gym to try to get into shape. I pulled a muscle taking my sweater off in the locker 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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Tubasaurus 0

Friday 3 July 2009 12:31

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

Friday 3 July 2009 12:30

Perhaps you should've started with some freeweights? (i.e. barbells...)

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SiLveRStaRLIGHT 0

Friday 3 July 2009 18:53

You're like me. o_o Except I'm going to borrow my younger brother's weights and see if somehow that'll work. My arms muscles are pretty pathetic too.

azure8787 0

Friday 3 July 2009 19:58

Yea those things suck, they're often bent out of shape from abuse from gym members- I can't adjust them very easily either. Don't let anybody give you shit, you're taking steps to make yourself better, and everybody has got to start somewhere! Kudos for that.

thedrumsthedrums 0

Friday 3 July 2009 21:03

people she said her arm muscles are pathetic, not that she is trying out for the weight lifting competition or anything! Women with toned arms are attractive..and I'm a female myself.

jewelzgalore 0

Friday 3 July 2009 21:16

Well at least you're a woman.

Vicious_Jackel 0

Friday 3 July 2009 23:49

hey, everyone has to start somewhere. Tomorrow, you will be stronger than you are today.

Kevlar5417 0

Friday 3 July 2009 23:56

Some of the seat adjustment nobs also have to be turned and loosened before you can pull them out, so you might have not known to turn it first.

xHaniffax 0

Saturday 4 July 2009 0:38

well do you know what it doesn't even matter well done you for at least getting as far as going to the gym as most people wouldn't good for you!!

scrinmaster 0

Saturday 4 July 2009 0:59

Free weights are better, use 5 or 10lbs or whatever.

KorbenDeck 5

Saturday 4 July 2009 1:18

Hey at lest you are going to the gym, that is A LOT better than most of the population

shilo_wallace 0

Saturday 4 July 2009 1:33

Honestly, don't beat yourself over it. I always have trouble with adjusting a seat I'm unfamiliar with when I am at the gym. Hell, sometimes its just stuck! Not your fault. And I'm a regular, for the record :P don't feel discouraged