A bodybuilder got trapped under a 165kg weight crushing his neck, while his tiny wife desperately fought to save him.
A recent gym incident left many in shock when a bodybuilder became trapped under a massive 165 kg (approximately 364 lbs) weight.
This frightening moment was captured on video and showed how quickly things can go wrong during workouts.
Bodybuilder writhed in agony after a 165kg weight crushed his neck
The incident took place in a gym where a powerlifter was attempting to bench press a heavy barbell.
His wife was there to support him, helping him lift the bar into position above his chest.
At first, everything seemed fine as he prepared for the lift. He laid back on the bench, took a deep breath, and focused on the weights.
However, as he lowered the barbell, he quickly realized it was too heavy for him to lift back up.
The situation escalated as the weight became pinned against his neck, leaving him in a dangerous position.
His wife struggled to save him
As the heavy barbell crushed down, panic set in. The bodybuilder struggled to breathe while his wife tried to help him.
She quickly rushed to his side, attempting to lift the bar off him.
Together, they managed to move the bar a few inches, but the situation remained critical.
In a tense moment, the wife inadvertently placed the bar back onto the safety rack incorrectly, causing it to drop back down across his neck.
This made it even harder for him to breathe, and it looked like he was moments away from serious injury.
The struggle for survival
Both the bodybuilder and his wife were in a race against time.
He struggled to shout directions to her, trying to guide her on how to lift the bar properly.
His face turned red as he fought to get free from the heavyweight. Despite their efforts, the bar barely budged.
With determination, the wife managed to tip the weight slightly off to one side.
This small movement gave them a glimmer of hope. The bodybuilder continued to pull on her shirt, urging her to keep trying.
After a tense struggle, she finally managed to create enough space for him to escape.
The bodybuilder finally escaped from 165kg weight
With one final, mighty pull, the bodybuilder rolled off the bench and onto the floor.
He fell to the ground, gasping for air and visibly shaken.
The barbell was left tipped to one side, and the couple collapsed on the floor in a mix of relief and exhaustion.
The powerlifter later shared his thoughts on social media.
He described the moment as terrifying and said he briefly lost consciousness during the ordeal.
He admitted that if things had gone on much longer, the outcome could have been fatal.