FILER - A Filer High School student died Thursday afternoon as the result of an accident while at home. Chase Coates, 18, was home alone lifting weights when the bench press bar fell across his ...

Yashtika's accident emphasizes these risks, pointing to the need for proper training procedures, safety protocols, and consciousness in competitive weightlifting.

NEW LONDON, Iowa — A 13-year-old New London boy has died while lifting weights after authorities say he became stuck under a bench press bar.