Sonny Bill Williams shared what he called a “near-death experience” after he lost 260 kilos while exercising.
The 37-year-old was understanding in his home gym and doing sit-ups when he went to lift weights again.
But in a scene most gym junkies dread, he missed the freestanding rack and sent the bar crashing to the bottom.
He was lucky the clips held on the opposite side and allowed him to get out of the best way, since it ended tragically for other people.
Sharing the video on social media, Williams wrote, “Near-death experience on 3! 1 … 2……”
Williams later added, “I used to be saying Alhumdulliah all day when the youngsters weren’t within the garage. In the event you’re squatting at home and gaining weight, I’d suggest getting a cage.”
“Alhamdulillah” means “praise be to God” and is usually utilized in the Muslim faith, of which Williams is a devout follower.
Fans and other athletes were pleased that Williams was not too injured.
Eddie Williams, Australia’s Strongest Man in 2017 and 2018, wrote: “I hate these freestanding racks!!! Easy goal material.”
All Blacks Ardie Savea and Julian Savea in addition to Wallaby Quade Cooper also responded, all three of whom used the “laugh and cry” emoji.
One other fan wrote: “Alhamdulillah, you are high-quality. It seems funny, but it could actually be such a dangerous final result. Squats are the one thing I do not do at home.”
It is not any laughing matter, nonetheless, because last yr a person in Queensland was rushed to hospital in critical condition after being crushed by weights within the gym.
One other woman in Mexico was killed in front of her daughter attempting to lift a 400-pound barbell when the barbell fell round her neck.
While Williams’ last fight was a loss to Mark Hunt, there remains to be talk of a blockbuster bout with Paul Gallen, despite the fact that the NRL legend has retired from boxing.
The Sydney Morning Herald reported that Gallen had informal talks with Stan’s management and the 2 agreed to fight over money, which remained the one point of contention.
Williams had long claimed to be the A-side of the fight and claimed the lion’s share of the purse, calling Gallen, who lost only to Australian champions Justis Huni and Kris Terzievski.
“He says he’s the draw card and it’s payday for everybody else,” Gallen told WWOS earlier this yr.
“There isn’t any way I’m fighting him unless I get the lion’s share. I’m the one coming out of retirement, I’m the one with the larger fights.”
“I do not know what to think about all this. As a one who feels so holy and sort, I’m just amazed by his comments.”
“I never judged him as an individual. The worst thing I’ve said about him is that he’s afraid to fight me.
Williams, alternatively, called Gallen “a narcissistic variety of man” that he “really cannot stand”.