A reliable spotter can make all the difference when it comes to equipment safety if there’s a struggle lifting heavy. But what happens when your spotter is not a strong, muscular human, but a gentle, furry, adorable gym cat? Will the person manage to lift the weight without a scare in the world? Well, in the case of a famous fitness influencer Rob Williams, the cat was just in time for the rescue.
A heartwarming and hilarious video of a gym cat assisting the fitness enthusiast has been making waves on social media as it led to unexpected results for the set.
An impromptu gym spotter appeared from nowhere
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The video begins with Rob attempting to lift a heavy barbell during a bench press exercise. However, the weight seems a little heavier than he could handle. Despite his best efforts, he struggled to balance the weight and complete the rep. His friend and spotter Tate Williams could be seen standing beside him and motivating him to keep pushing. But, just as he was about to give up, a cat sprung up with grace as if to push his spirits up.
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The cat hopped on his chest and settled there, innocently looking at him to finish his rep. After he placed the barbell safely, he couldn’t help but giggle and attempted to continue his workout, although with the cat adding a little more weight.
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The influencer managed to complete the rep with the physical assistance of his friend. His friend confirmed, “I didn’t touch it”. A sigh of relief and happiness could be heard as Rob chuckled at completing the set.
Fans lauded the bonding between a bodybuilding influencer and his pet
Fans were moved by the impromptu assistance that came from the voiceless creature. They were delighted to see the unexpected and heartwarming moment. Many viewers dubbed cat the “Best Spotter.” A fan wrote, “Cat doesn’t want him to lift his butt while benching.” “Cat said “Get that sh*t up”, another added.
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Some even joked that it was the motivation from the cat that took him over the edge. “Cat motivated him”, another fan wrote. Comments like “The cat is the ultimate spotter”, and “The cat wants him to beat the RP” flooded the comment section.
The video is evidence showing the happiness and company pets bring into our lives, even in the most unlikely settings, like the gym.
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