The accident happened when the trainer was trying to do squat presses in the gym with a barbell on his shoulders.
Bali:
33-year-old Indonesian fitness influencer, Justin Vicky, died when he broke his neck while trying to lift a barbell. He was exercising at a gym in Bali, Indonesia, when the accident occurred on July 15, Channel News Asia reported.
In a video that is going viral on social media, Justin Vicky can be seen doing squat presses with a barbell on his shoulders at the Paradise Bali gym. As reported by Channel News Asia, it seems that he is unable to stand straight after going into the squat.
As he tried to catch the weight, the barbell fell behind his neck and he was back in a squatting position. It looks like Justin Vicky’s marksman is losing his balance and can be seen falling backwards with him during the incident. A spotter is a person who provides assistance and support during weight lifting.
Channel News Asia quoted the report as saying that Justin Vicky was trying to lift 210 kg.
Due to the accident, his neck was broken and vital nerves connected to his heart and lungs were compressed, Channel News Asia quoted a UK-based newspaper as saying.
Justin Vicky was taken to the hospital for treatment. However, he died soon after an emergency operation, Channel News Asia reported.
Since his death, tributes have been pouring in for Justin Vickery. Paradise Bali, the gym where he used to work out, called Vicky an “epitome of inspiration, motivation and unwavering support” in an Instagram post, reports Channel News Asia.
The Paradise Bali said in a post on Instagram, “Justin was much more than just a fitness expert; he was the epitome of inspiration, motivation and unwavering support.”
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