Jeremy · 25 August 2025, 03:00 ·Los Angeles, United States Overenthusiastic Today, I was at the gym trying out the rowing machine. On my first pull, I leaned too far back, lost my balance, and launched myself straight off the seat. I landed on the mat behind me while people around me pretended not to laugh. FML I agree, your life sucks 342 You deserved it 163 1 comment Share
Anonymous · 30 May 2012, 14:06 ·Cork, Ireland Today, I was on a rowing machine at the gym, listening to a podcast. Something funny was said, I laughed, lost my balance and fell off, with my feet still stuck in the footrests. Someone had to come and help me off. FML I agree, your life sucks 20 911 You deserved it 5 106 92 comments Share
Anonymous · 10 June 2024, 09:00 ·Miami, United States Namaste 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 I agree, your life sucks 262 You deserved it 353 1 comment Share
Anonymous · 21 November 2025, 03:00 Cool Today, at the gym, I was trying to look cool doing pull-ups in front of someone I liked. On my first pull-up, my hand slipped, and I fell backwards onto a yoga ball, which shot me straight into another guy doing push-ups. FML I agree, your life sucks 136 You deserved it 373 0 comment Share
Stevey · 17 July 2025, 15:00 ·Atlanta, United States Work it out 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 I agree, your life sucks 116 You deserved it 374 1 comment Share
Anonymous · 30 August 2025, 20:00 ·United States Hey good lookin' Today, I was doing squats at the gym. I caught my reflection in the mirror, got distracted by how awkward I looked, and lost my balance. I fell backward onto a medicine ball, rolled into another person’s legs, and took them down with me. We ended up in a sweaty heap. FML I agree, your life sucks 229 You deserved it 285 3 comments Share
Anonymous · 28 October 2024, 09:00 ·United States I'm fine, this is fine Today, I was at the gym, feeling pretty proud of myself for working out consistently for the past month. As I was about to grab a towel, I tripped and landed face-first into a pile of gym mats. People turned to look, and all I could do was try to laugh it off through the pain of what turned out to be a sprained ankle. FML I agree, your life sucks 438 You deserved it 106 0 comment Share
I hate myself · 2 May 2025, 20:00 ·Ottawa, Canada Buffing up 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 I agree, your life sucks 131 You deserved it 521 2 comments Share
Anonymous · 9 April 2023, 18:00 ·United States No control over my limbs Today, I was at the gym and I tripped on the treadmill. Not only did I fall off the machine, I also managed to knock over two other people's water bottles and send them flying across the room. FML I agree, your life sucks 772 You deserved it 189 1 comment Share
Anonymous · 10 August 2025, 12:00 ·Canada You're fit but don't you know it Today, I was running at the gym, feeling like a fitness influencer. I increased the treadmill speed to “sprint” mode. My shoelace got caught in the belt, and I was launched backward into a rack of yoga mats, knocking them over like bowling pins. FML I agree, your life sucks 231 You deserved it 354 1 comment Share
likeyourboss · 4 October 2013, 16:05 ·Denmark Strength test 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 I agree, your life sucks 43 749 You deserved it 5 959 88 comments Share
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BurnInDemonFire 39
"Row, row, row machine, gently in the gym, all those people saw me fall and they ******* laughed."
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BurnInDemonFire 39
"Row, row, row machine, gently in the gym, all those people saw me fall and they ******* laughed."