Today, it seems that everywhere you look there are advertisements for new fitness products promising to increase energy, reduce fat, and build muscle. The nation has seemingly become obsessed with the idea that bigger is not only better where bulging biceps are concerned; continually building a more muscular physique is the most important thing in life! The weightlifting satire on The Broken Barbell uses a lot of irony and quite a bit of ridicule towards so-called athletes who often end up doing more damage than good. Some examples of the weightlifting satire currently on TBB are:

• “Bitter Powerlifter Ironically Watched Cross-Fit Games”

• “Ben Smith Surrenders Title ‘Fittest on Earth’ One Day After Being Crowned Champion”

• “Alleged Gym Creeper Fights for His Freedom”

• “ISIS Release Video of Soldiers Squatting to Full Depth…and Other Stuff”

• “Man Drinks Only Kill Cliff for One Year; Tests Positive for Diabetes”

At a time when there is a constant stream of information about become fitter, healthier, and more attractive, it is a relief to have a good laugh at some of the “not-so-bright” actions and attitudes demonstrated by those who would be at the head of the weightlifting lifestyle. After all, laughter is good medicine and the benefits you get from reading these weightlifting satire stories may be the healthiest thing anyone could do.

The Broken Barbell posts stories about the entire gamut of weightlifting including traditional weightlifting, crossfit, powerlifting, bodybuilding, Olympic weightlifting and more. No athlete is safe when it comes to being featured as the target of some good-natured mockery.

About The Broken Barbell

Every story listed on The Broken Barbell (http://www.thebrokenbarbell.com) is 100% fictitious. It isn’t true! Any similarity between the stories and characters in the weightlifting satire is completely coincidental. All of the stories are written by contributors who love their sport, enjoy writing, and want to share a good Laugh! Anyone who is lacking a sense of humor or who takes their sport too seriously probably won’t appreciate the weightlifting satire The Broken Barbell is all about. For everyone else, it is a lot of fun reading the stories that could have, and maybe should have, happened. It is also a great way to get some relief when you are facing real challenges meeting your fitness goals. Laughing at yourself and those like you can give you new perspective about what you really want to accomplish with your favorite workout method.