Overview

• At Brooklyn’s Men’s Day on Eastern Parkway, the 33-year-old mayoral frontrunner failed to complete an unassisted bench press and relied on a spotter from 500 Men Making a Difference.
• The bar was reported at about 135 pounds, and photos and video showed two assisted attempts before he stepped away and credited the spotter.
• A clip posted on X by user Collin Rugg circulated widely and drew derision from commentators who used the moment to question his toughness.
• Mayor Eric Adams shared his own lifting video from the same setup and wrote a taunting message contrasting their ages, casting the scene as proof of superior grit.
• Andrew Cuomo also posted critical messages, while Mamdani continued engaging at the event with a soccer challenge, selfies, and brief remarks to attendees.