Accidents happen in sport and it is often very tragic to see aspiring athletes who have bright careers ahead and whose careers are cut short by such accidents. Recently, Justyn Vicky, an Indonesian fitness influencer, tragically died in an accident during a weight training program at a gym. The most tragic thing about this accident was that it was unnecessary and could have been prevented if proper safety protocols were in place.
Justyn Vicky, an Indonesian fitness influencer, has died after a barbell broke his neck while working out. Justyn Vicky was trying to lift 450 lbs when this accident happened. According to a report in a British newspaper, the barbell fell on his neck, breaking it and causing critical compression of very important nerves connected to the heart and lungs.
According to a report by Channel News Asia, Justyn Vicky, a 33-year-old Indonesian fitness professional, died when the barbell he was trying to lift broke and fell on his neck. He suffered a fractured cervical spine and several of his vital nerves, which connected to his heart and lungs, were also crushed. He underwent surgery but could not survive and died on the operating table.
The health professional was training at Paradise Gym in Bali and was attempting squats when the bar fell on his shoulders.
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Justyn Vicky accident video enemies viral on Twitter, Reddit
In Justyn Vicky’s viral video of the accident on Twitter and Reddit, the fitness influencer can’t stand after the squat and falls back into a sitting position, with the barbell falling behind his neck. His spotter, who was able to help him, also fell with the fitness expert. The fitness expert was attempting to lift 210kg when the accident happened.
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Could the accident have been prevented?
Justyn Vicky’s accident was tragic and could have been prevented had proper safety measures been in place which included more than two onlookers who normally hold onto the barbell when such an accident happens.
Tributes for the fitness influencer
Honors abound for the late fitness influencer, and the Paradise Gym, where Justyn Vicky trained, said in an Instagram post that he was a huge source of inspiration for other bodybuilders, calling him an inspiration for motivation, enthusiasm and steadfastness.
