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As gym selfies and workout videos gain popularity, it’s inevitable that social media platforms overflow with fitness fanatics sharing their routines. However, among the inspiring tales of progress and commitment, a significant number of gym fails have captured the internet’s attention. These instances of clumsiness, awkwardness, and plain bad luck provide amusement for many. Nevertheless, do these gym fails merely offer harmless laughter, or can we learn valuable lessons from them?

Recently, former IFFB Pro and trainer Greg Doucette shared a gym fail video on his Instagram, showcasing an individual attempting squats and experiencing an unfortunate accident. This shocking video has left the bodybuilding community in dismay.

Painful to Watch: Fans React to gym fail video posted by IFFB-pro

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In the video shared by Coach Greg, a bodybuilder actively works out on a Squat Machine. Upon completing the reps, he tries to secure the weight; however, it unexpectedly drops on him. Consequently, we can notice his legs and back suffering from the impact in the footage.

The shared content by the former power lifter left the followers quite upset. Most of them felt terrified due to the unfortunate incident.

One follower remarked, “Dont post this this triggers so much anxiety and disgust,” while another fan recommended, “Bro greg stop posting accidents.”

Moreover, an admirer pointed out, “First thing that shows up when I open insta.”

Sonny Side, the famous travel and food vlogger who founded and hosts Best Ever Food Review Show, commented, “That’s it. I’m out coach Greg. Can’t take these nasty vids.”

Finally, a worried fan expressed, “That made me cringe so bad good lord that looked so incredibly painful.”

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Extracting valuable lessons from the gym fails

At the age of 47, the fitness coach has gained recognition for his straightforward fitness advice on social media platforms. In addition, he has posted similar videos in the past to highlight common mistakes in bodybuilding. Commenting on the incident in the video, one follower wrote, “Bro shouldn’t have fully locked out. Keeping a bent knee could have prevented this in my opinion. Once you go to a 180 with a lot of weight…you’re risking those sorts of injuries.”

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Undeniably, gym fails on social media have transformed into a source of amusement, garnering millions of views either with fear and apprehension or with laughter. Consequently, they act as reminders for gym goers to emphasize on safety and prioritize proper technique.

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