A condition experienced during a workout caused by lifting
heavy weights. Generally, occurs when performing squats. Lifter'
s Leak transpires when the weight being lifted offsets the ability to keep
one's sphincter clamped
shut. As a result, more energy and focus is required to
lift the weight resulting in a momentary of loss of control of the anal sphincter during which time flatulence or a combination of flatulence and feces will leak out. The lifter will generally react by quickly clamping the sphincter muscle to permit only a
minor release. However, this is often results in a prompt termination of the workout or worse, complete loss of control of the weights being lifted.
During his early morning workout, Juan regretted his prior
evening out on the town whereby he consumed copious amounts of fresh oysters and Pabst Blue Ribbon beer. During the third rep of his squat routine, Juan lost
control and suffered from Lifter's Leak. To prevent a full on shart, Juan slammed the weights to the
floor and quickly ran to the locker room ending his routine prematurely.