Well-known Indonesian fitness influencer dies after freak barbell mishap in gym


Justyn Vicky, 33, was doing squat presses at The Paradise Bali gym in Sanur, Indonesia, on July 15 when the incident happened. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB FROM THE.PARADISEBALI/INSTAGRAM

JAKARTA (The Straits Times/ANN): An Indonesian fitness trainer died after a barbell reportedly broke his neck during a training session.

Justyn Vicky, 33, was doing squat presses at The Paradise Bali gym in Sanur, Indonesia, on July 15 when the incident happened, according to Indonesian media outlets.

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