Fitness influencer Justyn Vicky, 33, is killed by a barbell while trying to squat 210kg in horror accident
- The bodybuilder was doing strength training at The Paradise Bali gym on July 15
- He was rushed to hospital with a broken neck and critical nerve entrapment
A fitness influencer has been killed by a barbell while trying to squat 210kg in a horror accident.
Justyn Vicky, 33, used to strength train at The Paradise Bali gym in Sanur and died shortly after the freak accident on July 15.
The bodybuilder, nutrition consultant and personal trainer has 30,000 followers on Instagram.
After the accident, Justyn was rushed to a local hospital with a broken neck and critical compression of vital nerves connected to his heart and lungs.
He died shortly after emergency surgery, despite the surgeons’ best efforts to save his life.
Fitness influencer Justyn Vicky, 33, was killed by a barbell while trying to squat 210kg in horror accident
Vicky did strength training at The Paradise Bali gym and died shortly after the freak accident in Sanur on July 15
Justyn, from East Java, Indonesia, tried to straighten his legs as the heavy bar pressed on his shoulders, but he struggled to stand upright.
The lone spotter behind him was completely helpless as Justyn fell to the floor, the stacked barbell crashing into his neck.
Those close to Justyn and other fitness gurus paid tribute to their “best friend” on social media after the accident.
Gede Sutarya wrote, ‘Vicky was a good person, polite and sociable. He always shared knowledge about the gym. He also advised friends at the gym to be careful not to exceed their abilities during training.
‘Only we ourselves can measure our own capabilities. May Mas Vicky rest peacefully in the embrace of God and find a worthy place.”
The Paradise Bali gym later said in a tribute on social media, “To our dear Justyn, your impact on our lives is immeasurable.
Your legacy will live on through the countless lives you touched, the transformations you inspired, and the love and passion you shared in every moment we spent together.
‘Rest in peace, dear friend. You will remain in our hearts forever.’
Another friend commented, “He was always full of positive vibes and kept me motivated.
“I will never forget his impact on my fitness journey. It’s a great loss, but we’ll keep his spirit alive.’
The bodybuilder, nutrition consultant and personal trainer has 30,000 followers on Instagram
The Paradise gym in Bali, where Justyn was training before the horror accident, paid tribute to him on social media
After the accident, Justyn was rushed to a local hospital with a broken neck and critical compression of vital nerves, but could not be saved.
The fitness guru died in a freak accident while squatting at the gym, when people close to him paid tribute to their ‘dear friend’