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‘Is that even safe’: Video of aggressive gym trainer goes viral

A video of a gym trainer's aggressive gesture was posted on Twitter. The video has left people with questions.

Published on: Jun 8, 2023, 20:47:03 IST
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Gym trainers often employ different ways to motivate people to reach their fitness goals. Usually, those ways leave people inspired. This trainer’s way, however, has left people scared and with questions. Shared on Twitter, a video shows an instructor’s aggressive way of asking a man to continue lifting weights.

The video shows the aggressive gym trainer. (Screengrab)
The video shows the aggressive gym trainer. (Screengrab)

“And you wonder how come Gurgaon dudes are doing push-ups on top of a running car,” wrote a Twitter user referencing a recent incident where a man was captured doing pushups on top of a moving car.

The video opens to show the trainer shouting and asking a man to lift the weights or leave the gym. At one point, he also pushes the man. He continues doing so until the man ends up completing the exercise.

Take a look at the video:

Since being shared a day ago, the video has received close to 6.4 lakh views and counting. It has also accumulated more than 3,100 likes. People posted various comments while reacting to the video. While some joked about the incident, a few called it “unsafe”.

Here’s how Twitter users reacted:

“Dude Brooooo,” posted a Twitter user. “Is that even safe,” shared another. “It’s dangerous,” added a third. “And to think, Weightlifting was supposed to be a non-contact sport,” commented a fourth. “That trainer is terrifying,” expressed a fifth. “Bro trains Hulk,” wrote a sixth.

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    Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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