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A 33-year-old personal trainer and fitness influencer died after his neck was crushed by a 450 pound barbell. Justyn Vicky was training at the Paradise Bali gym in Sanur, Indonesia on July 15 when he had the fatal accident, People reported.
Has anyone ever died in a gym? ›
Police and paramedics were called at around 4.30am on Friday, September 15 to the reports of an unwell man inside the gym at Sunderland Retail Park on Newcastle Road. Despite the best efforts of paramedics, the man was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.
Who died squatting 210kg? ›
Fitness influencer and bodybuilder Justyn Vicky has died in a freak gym accident. He was strength training at a gym in Bali when a barbell broke his neck on July 15. According to the Daily Mail, Vicky, 33, was killed by the barbell while trying to squat-press 210kg with a single spotter behind him.
What happened to Ronnie gym? ›
Ronnie hurt his back in the 90's, and continued to train with very heavy weights for many years after, basically until his retirement around 10 years later.
Did Joe Lindner pass away? ›
What fitness influencer died at 33 years old? ›
Fitness influencer Larissa Borges, 33, dies after double cardiac arrest; what are the risk factors? Brazilian fitness influencer Larissa Borges died aged 33 after spending a week in a coma due to a double cardiac arrest. Borges' family took to her Instagram account to share the news of her unfortunate demise.
What fitness influencer was accused? ›
Fitness influencer Stefi Cohen has been arrested for allegedly hacking into a man's laptop and sharing his girlfriend's nude photos online.
What causes sudden death in the gym? ›
Sometimes, a hard hit on the chest like a blunt chest injury (commotio cordis) can also cause misfiring within the heart and sudden death. Drug abuse, heat stroke, lung problems, and drowning are some of the other common causes of sudden death in exercising populations.
What is the survival rate of gyms? ›
According to industry analysis from IHRSA, about 81% of gyms don't survive their first year, but this number drops considerably in the following years.
Is it safe to go to the gym? ›
Of course, a safe gym workout also includes taking steps to protect yourself from COVID-19. Beyond wearing a mask, washing your hands and/or using hand sanitizer, and wiping down all equipment before and after use, it's essential to avoid spending extended periods of time around other patrons.
For men, the heaviest unassisted squat is held by Ray Williams, an American powerhouse who lifted an awe-inspiring 477.17 kg (1052 lb) at the Arnold–Slingshot Pro American meet in Columbus, Ohio, on March 4, 2017.
Which influencer died from squats? ›
A 33-year-old fitness influencer, Justyn Vicky, in Indonesia, died in a tragic gym accident after a 210 kg barbell broke his neck while attempting a squat press.
Who is the heaviest man ever lifted? ›
The Current Guinness Record for most weight lifted by a human is now held by the two-time Canada's Strongest Man winner Gregg Ernst. Having already been watched by over 1,000 people lifting two grown oxen, in July 1993, Ernst lifted 2,422.2kg (5340lb), making this officially the world's heaviest lift.
Did Hugo Sergio save his wife? ›
Hugo Sergio passed away on 29th July 2023. The bodybuilder and fitness trainer died at the ageof 30. He sacrificed his life while saving his family from fire. Nonetheless, the bodybuilder saved his wife, daughter, and their pet during a fire at their apartment in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.
Did Rich Piana pass away? ›
Who was Rich Piana's wife? ›
He married Icelandic bodybuilder Sara Heimisdóttir in 2015.
Who was the 19 year old bodybuilder who died? ›
The loss of Ryeley Palfi is a tough one as he was only 19 years old and he had the potential to be one of the best in the world. Ryeley planned on becoming the world's youngest IFBB Pro, he was truly gifted in the physique department with a tiny waist against his massive upper body.
