A netizen’s risky lifting attempt recently shook the bodybuilding and fitness community, highlighting the importance of safety measures. The internet is often full of daring stunts showcasing human strength, but this recent incident underlines the consequences of pushing beyond one’s limits without proper precautions.

Generation Iron posted a video on Instagram showcasing the scenario where a female lifter is performing front barbell squats with heavy plates. The post caption warned, “Please be extremely careful while lifting guys. We have to prevent injury at all times!!”

In the video, the woman lifts the barbell over her head without support. She loses her balance, and the barbell crashes down on her back, causing what seems to be a serious injury. It’s unclear if she is okay, but the video clearly shows her in pain. This incident isn’t an isolated one.

In another alarming video, gym-goer faced a near-death experience while bench pressing. As he began lifting the barbell, a row of weights slipped, almost crushing him. The video, shared on Instagram, left viewers breathless. Even IFBB Pro coach Greg Doucette reflected on the incident.

He emphasized the critical need for safety in strength training. “Remember the lift is not finished until you safely re-rack the weight! Don’t celebrate too early!” he cautioned. No matter if you’re an experienced or beginner lifter, Doucette advises and urges you to be safe. However, a few ego lifters think they are capable, and one silly mistake can turn into a severe health hazard. Fans flooded the comment section with their opinions about the incident.

Fans’ breath was taken away after seeing such a horrific incident in the gym

Fitness enthusiasts were saddened by the incident and expressed their concerns. A few believe the exercise is too risky when compared to the benefits it offers and suggested doing deadlifts and shoulder presses separately to avoid injury. “This is probably the most pointless exercise of all. Risk/Reward. Deadlifts and shoulder presses separately,” said one person. One jokingly said that the lifter’s stomach got in the way, making the lift difficult, “That stomach got in the way lol quit playing these games.” While some suggested alternatives, others expressed shock and hoped the lifter was not seriously hurt. “God that was horrible. Hope she’s okay. People have died like this.”

Another highlighted how the lifter didn’t learn the proper way to abandon a lift when it went wrong, which led to the accident. “She clearly wasn’t taught how to bail correctly,” they wrote. Another showed concern and penned, “I’m surprised she could move at all after that. Hope she’s ok.” One bodybuilding enthusiast emphasized on her poor form and technique. “Simply doesn’t know how to do the lift, it’s already dangerous to begin with,” they wrote. “When people are scared to tell you about yourself in the gym. And then karma takes care of it,” said one viewer, blaming the lifter’s mistakes that resulted in an injury.

As bodybuilding experts and fans express concern over such lifts, this incident is a reminder that it is imperative to ensure proper safety while lifting heavy weights in the gym.