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Kali Muscle Collapses During Workout, Hospitalized Amid Heart Concerns

1/18/2026

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Kali Muscle, the bodybuilder and YouTuber whose real name is Chuck Kirkendall, collapsed during a workout at a California gym and was hospitalized.
His ex-wife, Dvyne Dirkendall, says she does not know the cause of the fainting or his current condition.
He has a history of heart issues, including a prior heart attack that required a stent.

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Story summary

Kali Muscle, the bodybuilder and YouTuber whose real name is Chuck Kirkendall, collapsed during a workout at a California gym and was hospitalized.
His ex-wife, Dvyne Dirkendall, says she does not know the cause of the fainting or his current condition.
He has a history of heart issues, including a prior heart attack that required a stent.