Milk crate challenge

[4] Social media platform TikTok, where the trend was popularized, said it would eliminate search results for "milk crate challenge" citing its policy that "prohibits content that promotes or glorifies dangerous acts.

"[5] Due to the instability of the stacked crates, participants often fall while ascending or descending the podium, risking serious injury.

[7][8] Some medical professionals have warned against attempting the challenge, saying that the relative instability of the stacked crates poses a high risk of injury.

[16] An earlier and similar challenge is a crate-climbing task offered as a team building exercise by some outdoor activity centers.

[citation needed] When organized by professionals, the use of safety lines and helmets makes the activity safer than in the viral video trend.

A man participating in the milk crate challenge, showing the structure built from crates
A professionally organized single stack crate climbing exercise, using protective helmets and safety harnesses