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Mr Justyn Vicky was at a gym in Bali where he reportedly attempted to lift 210kg.
SINGAPORE: A 33-year-old Indonesian fitness influencer died after a barbell he was attempting to lift broke his neck.
Mr Justyn Vicky was working out at a gym in Bali, Indonesia on Saturday (Jul 15) when the accident happened.
In a video circulating on social media, he can be seen at The Paradise Bali gym attempting a squat-press, with the barbell on his shoulders.
However, during the routine, he appears unable to stand upright after going into a squat. With the weight bearing on him, he fell back into a sitting position as the barbell dropped on the back of his neck.
Mr Vicky's spotter, someone who provides assistance and support during weightlifting, appears to lose his balance and can be seen falling backwards with him during the incident.
According to reports, the personal trainer and bodybuilder, who has 30,000 followers on Instagram, was attempting to lift 210kg.
The severity of the accident left Mr Vicky with "a broken neck and critical compression of vital nerves connecting to his heart and lungs", reported The Daily Mail.