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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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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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a_homeless_guy 0
I'm sorry, but you must be really ******* weak, dude.
realbigballs 0
i can bench 45 pounds with my penis. you fail.
realbigballs 0
epic fail. i can rep 45 pounds with my junk.
amykillswitch 0
go some whey protein, pronto and quite possibly a hooker. i'm assuming your not getting any right now so i'm watching your back. you can thank me later. please correct me if i'm wrong. im kidding. try working on it though. that does seem a little bit sad.
Glitchman_fml 0
A-a-are you serious? Please tell me this is just a poorly written joke. I'm not going to brag, even among my sparring partners (Kung Fu and Kickboxing), I'm considered, "the weak, but fast one" but I've been able to lift the bar by itself since I was TWELVE. Hell, now I can even twirl the bar on its own like a bamboo pole for kicks. I realize it's wrong to make assumptions, but it honestly just doesn't make SENSE when I hear these kinds of stories. I didn't start training until I was 13, but even as a video-game obsessed bookworm, the bar plus 10 pounds was still doable. For your sake, I honestly hope you're either 10 years old or have some strange genetic disorder that makes your muscles like mush. Other than that, there's no excuse for not being able to meet the minimum standard.
Jordan2215 0
#43 Im sorry but your either fat or have been working out for a while, I know some college guys that prolly max at 110. #61 I have been working out for a yr and barely bench over my weight, im not fat either. unless someone works out often benching your own weight is nearly impossible #94 Lol exactly, real easy to brag about wut u bench over the internet. And why is everyone flipping out about a spotter, yes you should definitely have one if your going hard, but if someone asked me to spot them for the bar id laugh and say dont waste my time.
Zeegloo 0
I assume you're a young kid, so I'll be sympathetic with you on this one, buddy!
lolfahnny 0
You must have the triple dose of bench press killing factors: incredibly long arms, weak natural strength, and bad genes.
wrestler93 0
to everyone saying that 45 pounds can be hard, you obviously do nothing all day but sit at the computer like you are now, or you have never benched. im not trying to brag but the first time i ever lifted when i was 13 i could bench 80 and i only weighed 100. benching isnt hard unless you are extremely inactive and dont eat anything healthy
carmel 0
ahahaha!! FYL!