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A popular influencer bodybuilder has been killed in a horrific gym accident – and the entire grim moment was caught on camera.
Justin Vicky, who was a competitive bodybuilder in Bali, was attempting to squat-press 210 kilogrammes in a gym in Sanur.
But things went tragically wrong when the 33-year-old, who has around 33,000 followers on Instagram, ended up with his neck being snapped as the weights landed on him.
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The bodybuilder, nutritional advisor and personal trainer was strength-training at The Paradise Bali gym on Saturday (July 15) when the accident took place.
Footage, which the Daily Star has seen but has chosen not to share, shows how the man from East Java, Indonesia, grunts while trying to extend his legs as the heavy bar weighs down upon his shoulders.
As he struggles to stand upright, the lone spotter behind him is completely helpless as Justyn falls onto his bum seconds later.
As the influencer hits the floor, the stacked barbell comes crashing down onto the back of his neck, pushing his head forward at a gruesome angle.
He then drops backwards to the floor in front of horrified gym goers.
After the accident, Justyn was rushed to a local hospital with a broken neck and critical compression of vital nerves connecting to his heart and lungs.
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He died shortly after an emergency operation, despite the surgeons' best efforts.
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've touched, the transformations you've inspired, and the love and passion you infused into every moment we spent together.
“Rest peacefully, dear friend. You will forever remain in our hearts.”
Tributes were paid to him on his social media.
One wrote: “He was always full of positive vibes and make me to stay motivated.
“I'll never forget his impact on my fitness journey.
“It's a tough loss, but we'll keep his spirit alive.“
And a second posted: “I didn't know him well, but when we talked he seemed like a great person – my condolences to the family.”
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