A Moment of Gym Horror!

[Bodybuilding News]

A terrifying gym accident nearly turned fatal when a bodybuilder attempted to bench press a staggering 165kg (364 lbs) without proper safety measures. Caught on camera, the footage reveals the moment when the loaded barbell slipped and pinned the lifter’s neck, leaving him gasping for air as his wife struggled to rescue him.

Attempting the 165kg Bench Press​

The powerlifter, whose identity remains undisclosed, was seen preparing for the heavy lift with his wife standing behind him. As he lay flat on the bench, he gripped the barbell, mentally psyching himself up before lowering the weight towards his chest.

Initially, he appeared to control the descent, but within seconds, it became evident that the weight was too much to handle. Struggling to push the bar back up, his body trembled under the sheer force, signaling distress.

The Moment of Crisis: Barbell Crushes Neck​

As he battled to re-rack the weight, his wife stepped in, attempting to assist him. However, a tragic misplacement of the barbell led to it slipping, crashing directly onto his neck. Trapped beneath the 165kg weight, the lifter flailed desperately, his oxygen supply cut off.

Panicked, his wife exerted all her strength to tip the barbell, but the massive weight barely budged. The distressing footage showed her struggling to shift the bar as her husband pulled at her clothing, signaling his desperate need for help.

A Life-or-Death Struggle​

With time running out and the bodybuilder visibly weakening, his wife finally managed to tilt the bar slightly, creating a small gap. Summoning all his remaining strength, he slid off the bench, crashing onto the floor. His face, now bright red, showed the immense pressure he had endured.

The video captures the moment of relief as he and his wife collapse onto the ground, embracing each other in shock.

 

[KaiGold]

That’s crazy.