The sport of?bodybuilding?requires immense discipline, strength, and dedication. The athletes constantly push their bodies to their limits to achieve greatness. However, it is not without its dangers, as demonstrated by the unfortunate passing of Indonesian bodybuilder Justyn Vicky.

Amidst this tragedy, renowned fitness personality, Greg Doucette has come forward with a daring claim, shedding light on what actually transpired during that fateful day, in his opinion. He also emphasized the importance of practicing safer lifts with complete precaution and safety.

Greg Doucette’s honest opinion on the lift

On July 15th, the lifting community was shaken by the news of Justyn Vicky’s untimely demise while performing a squat with an astonishing 450 lbs. Despite the presence of a spotter, the weight proved too much for Vicky, and he tragically lost his life during the ill-fated lift. The incident, however, raised questions, with many pointing fingers at the spotter’s inability to help. However, contrary to this, IFBB Pro Greg Doucette pointed out that it was the man’s ego that killed him and not the spotter’s incompetence.

“Ultimately I don’t like to have to say this but I do believe that this is ego-lifting gone wrong. I preach over and over in videos and on my Instagram to avoid ego lifting in the gym and because of ego lifting, this is the tragic accident that occurred,”?Doucette stated.?

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Continuing further, Doucette broke down the exact incident and suggested to his viewers the things to keep in mind whenever squatting a heavy weight. He emphasized the importance of using a safety rack to avoid such accidents.

Doucette reveals the safest way to squat

Lifters must understand the importance of setting realistic goals and gradually progress their way up. Doucette pointed out that if Vicky attempted a 400 pounds lift, he could have got it for reps. Attempting one rep max might prove to be useless for bodybuilders, according to Doucette.

“Use safety precautions, have three spotters, or squat within the rack with the safety bars in place…adjusted perhaps one or two inches below where you’re going to squat,”?suggested Doucette.?

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What are your views on Doucette’s opinions? Do you think it was the ego lift that proved fatal, or was it the spotter’s mistake according to you? Let us know in the comments.