When it comes to the realms of bodybuilding and powerlifting, it might seem very appealing to go heavier on the weights because of the boost in testosterone levels. However, it is very important to preach and act on ‘prevention is better than cure’ as even the slightest disbalance can cause a lifetime of regret. Something very similar happened with the powerlifting athlete Justyn Vicky.

The 33 YO Indonesian athlete was in his gym trying to make an attempt to pull out an impressive 387 lbs squats. However, he managed to lose his balance, and the rod slipped over his neck and pulled a nerve, causing his tragic demise. Weeks after the sad news, another legendary athlete was seen doing a similar mistake and the IFBB Pro coach slammed him for it. 

Greg Doucette slammed Hafthor Bjornsson for failed re-racking

Greg Doucette, the IFBB Pro bodybuilding coach, recently took up the video shared by Hafthor Bjornsson while he was attempting to pull out 750lbs squats. He captioned it, “What NOT to do with 750lbs!” The Mountain successfully managed to pull out 2 reps using the rod, however, the mishap happened when he was trying to put the rod back on the rack.

Hafthor Bjornsson missed the rack, and the rod fell down from his left shoulder onto the ground. Highlighting the importance of storing energy for reracking, Doucette said, “Just because you’ve completed the second rep, it’s not over. Reracking it is just as important as lifting the actual weight.”

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Well, it is true that it does not matter whether you are a beginner or an experienced person; it is always suggested to take all the necessary precautions before you start pulling out heavy. Taking to the case of Justyn Vicky, Doucette also highlighted the importance of having a spotter at all times, which Bjornsson did not have in the video.

Greg Doucette on the importance of having a spotter

Further in the video, Doucette even talks about having a spotter behind him, while Hafthor Bjornsson was attempting to pull out the 750 Lbs squat. He said, “Not only that, you should have a spotter. A spotter can ensure and say, ‘Yup, you’re good. You can now let go.'” Having a spotter ensures that you have a safety net and even if you fail at any point in the exercise, they have got your back. 

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