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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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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 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
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, 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, 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
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
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, 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
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
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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wompwompwomp 0
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
Don't be so pathetic next time.
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RavensRule97 0
fail... no offense
Enoch134 0
omfg dude I can lift the bar with my middle finger lol
hellokittywhore 0
omg!! that's sooo funny!!! happened to me too but 1 i'm a girl, a weak one, 2 the guy ended up asking me out right afterwards. so i'm glad it happened. but still I repeat I'm a girl, a weak one at that!!!!'
kppadgett 0
I would have guessed he was a European???? I'm never wrong about telling Europeans and californians. you sure you didn't put your location wrong???
kppadgett 0
I mean again, I was able to bench the 45 lb bar 15 times for the 6th grade fitness test oh say...... well whatever, I'm a sophmore now. if you do live on America, get off your laazy ass and work out, i do 4 sets of 10 curling 40's for toning work. your pathetic
ZleveL 0
I could do 20 reps of 90 when I was 12 ;) all bragging aside, OP your a disgrace to this great nation. GET OUT OF MY COUNTRY! *redneck accent*
ffmmllyaya 0
#157, it is 'you are pathetic' , and yes, you are. different people have different life choices, if someone doesn't excel in weight lifting that is fine as long ad they enjoy their life. arrogant ego manic like you is sad
Lindahhxd 7
my max for bench press is 110 and I'm a girl haha.
FMLdude886988 0
dude, im 13 and i can bench 70lbs 15 times, but i cant right now cuz i have a broken wrist from motocross :(
FalseTactic 1
Lol the bar only weighs like 30 pounds so yeah that's kinda sad
Ak30 5
I'm 14 and my max is 245
nach0Libre 0
show off
tj727 1
Do you people not understand that no one on here cares how much you can bench. That being said, you should probably work on fixing that OP
ChaoticPenut 4
Yeah it probably took all day
wompwompwomp 0
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
hippo1234 19
depends on how many reps OP did... 45 lbs can get heavy after 20+ reps...
dd3_fml 0
how old are you? 5?
TeeHee124 0
the ****? My 11 year old son can lift that 10 reps
airandfingers 0
Wait, a barbell without weights is 45 lbs? That's more than I expected.. Still, unless you're a pre-teen, that shouldn't be too hard if you're using both hands, and definitely shouldn't pin you...
scotter35 0
Im a pre teen and i can do the barbell and still have 50 pounds on it easy
MR_GUERR0 10
You're so cool
Safko 0
Haha yeah get your friend to spot you next time.
dudewithface 0
Don't be so pathetic next time.
Inspired22 11
Take the necessary precautions when trying a new exercise!
Susaluda 0
What were your friends doing? They should've been spotting you...
SoFarSoG00d 0
probably laughing
Darkangelxx1234 0
Agreed ^^^ , Thatss Sadd .
mememememe 0
wow i really hope that you are not a guy. I'm a 19 year old girl and have been able to atleast bench the bar(45lbs) since I was like 14 so if your a guy that is a major fail and seriously FYL
NoID_fml 0
Without proper form or previous chest workouts benching just the bar could be hard. Make sure you start with machines or just Dumbbell presses before you do bench press, especially if your new to working out. And also, allways but allways have someone with you when you bench. Benching alone is limiting yourself.