When he hoisted a large barbell above his head before falling to the ground and dropping it on the back of his neck, a weightlifter hurt his neck.

The young man reportedly needs surgery after being hurt on June 24 while working out at a gym in Fortaleza, Brazil.

Video of the incident shows the unidentified victim picking up a barbell from the ground and successfully bringing it to his chest, but having difficulty raising it above his head.

He manages to lift the barbell, but the weight overwhelms him, and he drops it.

A sickening bounce causes the hefty object to rest on the back of his neck.

The final scene of the video shows the gym patron prostrate on the ground, crying in pain and shaking erratically.

He will have surgery, a representative for the gym where he trained, Box Colosso, said the local media.

The Box Colosso family, in solidarity with the MCSX student, wishes strength through this note. The gym also conveyed its best wishes to the gym user and his family.

“and requests that all crossfit members, graduates, and supporters pray for the wellbeing of our athlete, who unluckily had an accident.

“The Colosso family is still there for him and is doing everything they can to assist him. We also offer prayers for his healing.

Crossfit is a high-intensity sport that combines Olympic weightlifting, gymnastics, and aerobic activity.

According to sources in Brazil, the young man is still healing in a hospital in Fortaleza.