Bodybuilder Breaks Neck and Dies Doing This Workout

(Scypre.com) – On July 15, a tragic incident occurred during a workout session involving Justyn Vicky, a 33-year-old fitness influencer from Indonesia. With a significant following of over 30,000 on Instagram, Vicky was attempting to lift a 450-pound barbell when the unfortunate accident took place, resulting in a fatal injury to his neck.

The accident occurred while Vicky was trying to stretch his legs while holding the heavy barbell over his shoulders. Despite having a spotter with him, the attempt turned disastrous. Interestingly, in a fitness video he posted on July 5, Vicky had himself acknowledged the perilous nature of the exercise, referring to it as “dangerous as hell.”

A video captured by an Indonesian TV station showed the ill-fated moment when Vicky tried to lift the massive barbell with his spotter behind him. As he struggled to hold the weight, Vicky fell back into a seated position, causing the barbell to land on the back of his neck. The spotter also lost his balance and fell during the horrifying incident.

Following the accident, Vicky was immediately taken to a local hospital, but the damage was severe, with a broken neck and critical compression of vital nerves connected to his heart and lungs. Despite undergoing emergency surgery, Vicky tragically passed away not long after.

Vicky worked at the Paradise Bali gym, where the accident occurred, and had made a significant impact on his colleagues and clients. The gym expressed their grief and admiration for him in a heartfelt Instagram post, describing Vicky as much more than just a fitness expert.

They acknowledged his role as a beacon of inspiration, motivation, and unwavering support for everyone he encountered. His passing left a profound impact on all who knew him.