He dropped a 100 kilo bar and almost died

A video that has gone viral on social networks shows the terrifying moment when a man almost lost his life in a gym in Taoyuan, Taiwan.

A man suffered a serious accident while doing chest exercises when he tried to lift 104 kilograms and failed to hold it, causing the bar to fall on his neck, leaving him without oxygen.

In the video you can see the man frantically moving his legs in a desperate attempt to free himself from the bar that was suffocating him.

It was only when one of the assistants noticed the convulsive movements of the man’s legs. A young man approached to lighten the load, tilting the bar so that the weights fell; Then, he raised the alarm to help the man who was on the bench.

A staff member quickly called emergency services, who took the man to a nearby hospital. Fortunately, the man recovered from the incident without suffering permanent consequences.

This incident highlights the importance of safety and proper supervision in gyms, especially when handling heavy weights. Quick intervention was crucial to avoid a tragic outcome.

With information from Infobae