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Christina



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PostPosted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 12:21 pm    Post subject: 16 year old asphyxiated while bench pressing alone. Reply with quote
I heard on the news that a 16 year old Virginia boy died while bench pressing 240 pounds. He was home alone and apparently became fatigued. The bar came down on his throat and asphyxiated him. Very sad. Although rare, this is an important reminder to both personal trainers and clients.

Christina
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