Bodybuilder Justyn Vicky dies after 210kg barbell falls on him
It happened in Bali
The bodybuilding world is in mourning after the tragic death of talented bodybuilder Justin Vicky, 33. The fitness community in Bali is in shock after learning of the fatal accident at Paradise Gym.
Justyn Vicky: Causes of the accident
The accident occurred during an intense training session last Saturday. Justyn Vicky, an admired and respected athlete, was working with an impressive barbell weighing over 200 kilograms. Next to him was a colleague trying to avoid any kind of accident.
Unfortunately, it didn't go as planned. As he struggled to hold the bar to begin his routine, Justyn Vicky could not hold the weight and his legs gave way, initiating a fatal fall.
The immense weight fell onto his shoulders and continued on to the athlete's neck and head, causing major injuries.
Medical reports and the bad news
Reports from Bali Discovery indicate that the barbell struck Justyn Vicky's head so violently that the force tipped him forward, resulting in a neck fracture that compromised vital nerves linked to his heart and respiratory system.
Rushed to hospital, doctors did everything they could to save his life, but unfortunately, his injuries were so severe that he perished from them.
After the tragedy, Justyn Vicky's close friend Kang Gede shared his sadness in an emotional statement to Bali Express:
"Vicky was a formidable, respectful and sociable person [...] He shared what he knew about bodybuilding and gave advice to his friends, as well as asking them to take care of themselves without trying to exceed their limits. Only you know your own ca
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Indonesian fitness influencer, Justyn Vicky died after a 210kg barbell he was trying to lift broke his neck.
The 33-year-old was attempting a squat press but fell back into a sitting position as the barbell dropped on the back of his neck. pic.twitter.com/zhXKkxrTWe
