Justyn Vicky, a bodybuilder based in Bali, has died at the age of 33 after a squat incident which led to his neck being snapped by a barbell.
The athlete, who has been called an “extraordinary soul” had a large social media presence dedicated to his role as a personal trainer and bodybuilder. Here is what we know about Justyn and the tragic incident that led to his death.
Bodybuilder dies after squat accident
Justyn Vicky, a bodybuilder, died last week after a squat incident at the gym. He was attempting to squat-press 210 kilograms but the weights landed on him which resulted in his neck being snapped.
He was rushed to hospital with a broken neck, the Daily Star reported, and critical compression of vital nerves.
Just days before Justyn’s death, the athlete shared a video of his work out on Instagram and told followers his routine, writing: “Weighted pull up 50 kg 3 reps, deadlift 220 kg 1 rep, barbell bench press 140 kg 1 rep, back squats 200 kg 1 rep!”
He added that his body weight was 79kg and said that he needed to “put more weight on” to get stronger.
The tragic event which led to Justyn’s death was caught on camera and the video shows the barbell falling on the back of his neck and pushing his head forward.
Who was Justyn Vicky?
Justyn Vicky, aged just 33, was a bodybuilder with a large social media following.
He entered bodybuilding competitions, which he documented on his Instagram page, and also worked as a personal coach at The Paradise Bali gym.
On Instagram, Justyn had just under 30 thousand followers and he shared pictures of his bodybuilding updates with followers, as well as videos of him training at the gym.
Justyn’s most recent post was uploaded a week ago and is a video showing him stepping into an ice bath to inform followers on the benefits.
‘A beacon of inspiration’
The news of Justyn’s death was confirmed by The Paradise Bali gym, where he worked. They wrote on Instagram: “It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of his passing, and yet, our spirits are lifted by the profound impact he had on each and every one of us.”
The gym called Justyn “more than just a fitness expert”, and said that he was a “beacon of inspiration, motivation, and unwavering support.”
“Through countless workouts, words of encouragement, and compassionate guidance, he became an irreplaceable part of our fitness journeys and our gym family,” the gym added.
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