The bodybuilding arena is facing some difficult days this month, with the young bodybuilders passing away for various reasons. It all started with the iconic fitness Jo Lindner died of an aneurysm. Recently, Gustavo Badell succumbed to a stroke at 51. Now another 33-year- bodybuilder, Justyn Vicky, died in a gruesome gym mishap. 

As the bodybuilding community is mourning the loss of the young athlete, elite bodybuilders now discuss the devastating incident to stop such future events. 

Dave Palumbo and Chris Aceto share thoughts on the tragic incident

Justin Vicky collapsed after breaking his neck while squatting a massive weight. Looking into the clips that surfaced online of the accident, Dave Palumbo, bodybuilding coach, terms it easily avoidable in his latest video on his YouTube channel RxMuscle-The Truth in Bodybuilding. 

Palumbo complains that it would not be advisable to lift such heavy weights if one is not prepared for it. Complaining about the spotter in the horrible incident who is not following proper technique to offer support, the ex-editor-in-chief said, “the guy obviously had no idea what he was doing in the spotter.” He also predicts that the bodybuilder is “not even capable of doing the 450 lbs.” “He probably was like a 300 lbs squatter who put 450 on the bar,” Palumbo added.

Giving insights into the unfortunate incident, Palumbo narrated, “When 450 pounds comes down on the back of your head and your neck snaps forward, you basically snap your spine, and you’re done, that’s it! over!” The incident left the fitness world horrified as they blamed the spotter for the incident. 

Justyn Vicky lost his life in a tragic event, leaving the fitness world in distress

The gym is a place to improve both physical and mental health. But lifting heavy weights can turn into a disaster in no time if gym-goers show an ounce of negligence. The 33-year-old Indonesian bodybuilder was attempting a 467.97 lbs weighted squat in the presence of his spotter. 

But according to a local news report, the bodybuilder failed to complete the rep and fell forward,forward, breaking his neck. Earlier this month, the poor bodybuilder himself acknowledged, squatting to be“one of the most dangerous” exercises.

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Thus, it is a no brainer that the gym rats should ensure to perform heavy weighted stunts only under expert guidance. It is not advisable to chase great numbers at the gym to prove strength that could cost one’s life. What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments below! 

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