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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Comments (191)
deweyd8855 3
#35 seems to have it right, I interpret it as "the guy wasn't even able to lift the bar." Double fail to this guy for not having a spotter and for being a pussy.
rccpaddler 0
That's kind of pathetic.. I'm a 16 year old GIRL and my max for benching is 110. And really, why would you bench without a spotter?
jhc1175 0
this infuriates me. good luck in life bro.
WIDRR 0
I agree with 38, although 45 pounds is rather easy, most of the people who have commented would probably only be able to do like 5 of it if that hahaha and contrary to what most people seem to think here, (the ones who evidently have never benched before) benching 45 pounds is different than lifting it...
CherishFlowers 0
Haha, I'm a 15 year old female and I don't get pinned under the bar! You are PATHETIC.
TeenTiger 0
lmfao @ people "oh why didnt you have a spotter for the bar". That is like needing a spotter to carry a gallon of milk.
EyesofStone 27
Not quite. Not only is the bar 45lbs (which OP obviously can't handle anyway) but OP also has never lifted before. Form is so important, and when you're on the bench, it's hard to see if you're lifting with proper form. For a novice, a spotter is necessary at any weight level so that they can build proper form.
deja54 0
wow... how...? Blank bar? Really? It just feels empty...
vt_mruhlin 0
Your friend should have been spotting you. But keep at it anyhow. Only one way to stop being such a wimp.
Chris968 0
Most blank bars weigh 25 lbs. That's kind of sad.
mehmeh24 0
im a 13 year old girl and bench more then 45 pounds
nightELFassasin6 0
why does everyone specify if they r a girl even girls should be able to loft that!