At a local public gym, you were preparing to add more weight to your already heavy barbell for squatting. You decided to test a new max weight without using a spotter, thinking that you'd be able to complete the lift (which you should NEVER do, by the way. Safety always comes first!). As a result of your carelessness, when you lowered yourself down into the squat, you found yourself stuck at the bottom, struggling to bail. While you frantically contemplated what to do, you were quickly running out of energy and didn't know how you’d be able to hold this position for much longer.

Moments later, you felt someone removing the weight off of your shoulders with ease, freeing you from getting squashed under the weight. You fell back into a seated position, catching your breath and trying to regain your composure before your savior spoke gently, trying not to startle you, but also trying to get your attention.

“Um-... are you alright?”