A dangerous incident occurred during training in one of the fitness clubs in the Moscow region of Russia.
İdman.Biz reports that coach Nikita Vorobyov was warming up and placing a 100 kg barbell when he didn't properly secure one side, causing the weight to fall directly on his face.
Vorobyov told "Mash on Sport" that the incident happened completely unexpectedly. According to him, he focused on one side when placing the barbell and the barbell slipped out of his hand without hitting the fixator.
The weight hit the coach's face, but the incident did not turn into a tragedy. According to doctors, Nikita Vorobyov suffered only serious facial injuries and a few scratches without fractures.
An investigation is underway into the incident, and the renewal of safety rules in the club is being discussed.