Indonesian fitness influencer Justyn Vicky, aged 33, tragically passed away following a hazardous workout. With a significant Instagram following of almost 30,000, he encountered a fatal accident while attempting to stretch his legs while holding a 450-lb barbell over his shoulders, with a spotter present. Unfortunately, Vicky couldn’t support the weight, causing it to fall onto his neck, and the spotter couldn’t lift the heavy load in time. The Daily Mail reported on this unfortunate incident.
After the accident, the 33-year-old was rushed to a nearby hospital, where it was discovered that he had suffered a broken neck and severe compression of vital nerves connected to his heart and lungs. Despite undergoing emergency surgery, he tragically passed away not long after. In the days leading up to his untimely death, the fitness influencer had shared a video of himself performing back squats with increasing weights: 374 lbs, 418 lbs, and finally 440 lbs. During the workout, he was assisted by coach Bren Leasel, who took precautions to lift the back of the weights for safety. Additionally, an audio clip from another account referred to the workout as “one of the most dangerous.”
In his last social media post before his passing, Vicky posted a video of himself diving into an ice bath, discussing its benefits in the caption. Heartbroken fans expressed their sorrow in the comments section.
One follower wrote, “He consistently radiated positive vibes and kept me motivated. His impact on my fitness journey will never be forgotten. Though it’s a difficult loss, we’ll keep his spirit alive 🙏🏻.” Another comment read, “Rest in peace 🥺. It’s incredibly sad to hear this 😭.”