Fitness Influencer Justyn Vicky Dead At 33 After 450 lb. Barbell Hits His Neck

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00:00 The fitness community is mourning the loss of Justin Vicky, who died after breaking his

00:05 neck during a gym visit earlier this month.

00:08 He was 33.

00:10 Justin was training at the Paradise Bali gym in Indonesia on July 15, when a barbell that

00:16 weighed 450 pounds fell on his neck, according to the Daily Mail.

00:22 The outlet says he was being supervised by a spotter while he was doing squat presses

00:27 when the barbell fell forward onto his neck.

00:30 The weight caused "a broken neck and critical compression of vital nerves connecting to

00:35 his heart and lungs," per the Daily Mail.

00:38 Justin was then rushed to the hospital where he underwent emergency surgery, but he did

00:43 not make it.

00:46 A few days prior to his passing, he shared a video on Instagram where he is seen doing

00:50 a squat to an audio that says the squat is "a barbell squat is capable of producing

00:56 degrees of muscle mass increase that cannot be produced by any other exercise.

01:01 It's dangerous as hell."

01:04 Justin was a nutrition and weight loss coach and bodybuilder who has more than 30,000 followers

01:09 on Instagram where he frequently shares workout videos.

01:15 The Paradise Bali, the gym where the incident happened, wrote a heartfelt tribute to the

01:18 late social media star, writing, "Justin was more than just a fitness expert.

01:24 He was a beacon of inspiration, motivation, and unwavering support.

01:28 His infectious energy and genuine passion for helping others transform their lives touched

01:32 us deeply.

01:34 Through countless workouts, words of encouragement, and compassionate guidance, he became an irreplaceable

01:40 part of our fitness journey and our gym's family."

01:42 Adding, "Beyond the gym, Justin was a friend and a source of unwavering support.

01:50 His warm smile and genuine interest in our lives made us feel seen and valued.

01:54 He celebrated our triumphs, listened to our struggles, and reminded us that we were never

01:59 alone in our journey towards better health and well-being."

02:02 Justin's last post was shared on July 14th.

02:08 One was a video of him taking an ice bath and another was a photo of him and a friend.

02:25 (upbeat music)