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The fitness community is coming to terms with another crushing loss. On Jan. 30, 2026,\u00a0Chinese bodybuilder Bi Jiaqi died in his sleep at just 26 years old.<\/strong>\u00a0In the wake of his passing, a cardiologist warned about extreme bodybuilding prep practices. As of this writing, a cause of death has not been disclosed.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Bi Jiaqi was a prominent fitness content creator with a passion for bodybuilding<\/a>. He regularly posted physique updates and training sessions on the Chinese-based social media platform Weibo. Hours before he died, he was mapping out his next bodybuilding competition.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In recent photos of Jiaqi, his friends noticed that he looked off. They reportedly mentioned that his lips looked purple, and he had prominent veins bulging on his neck<\/a>. However, they chalked these issues up to fatigue and intense training.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Chinese Bodybuilding Influencer\u00a0Bi Jiaqi Dead at 26\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

The Daily Mail<\/i>\u00a0was among the first to report on his tragic death. According to a cardiologist, long-term high-intensity training can strain the cardiovascular system.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cLong-term high-intensity fitness training can place a huge burden on the cardiovascular system.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

He noted that\u00a0Jiaqi\u2019s\u00a0bodybuilding prep tactics, like dehydration and fat reduction methods, could have caused his blood to thicken, leading to a thrombosis risk.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cIn particular, the dehydration and fat reduction methods commonly used by bodybuilders before competitions can make the blood thicker, greatly increasing the risk of thrombosis.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Moreover, he emphasized that excessive exercise can increase the risk of sudden death:\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2018Exercise is a double-edged sword \u2013 both inactivity and excessive exercise are bad for the heart,\u201d Zhang Yu, a cardiologist at Fuwai Hospital in Shenzhen,\u00a0shared<\/a>. \u201cLong-term overload training may lead to myocardial fibrosis and myocardial hypertrophy, which may increase the risk of sudden death.\u201d<\/p>\n

Days before he died, Jiaqi posted a selfie online, joking that his \u2018head was swollen like a steamed bun,\u2019 as reported by\u00a0Need to Know<\/i>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Bodybuilders have been dying at an alarming rate lately. \u2018Brazilian Popeye\u2019 Arlindo de Souza<\/a>, who was known for injecting his biceps with the site-enhancement oil synthol, died at 51 years old.\u00a0Classic Physique IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Fabiano Andrade<\/a> also lost his life recently.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In light of so many tragedies, bodybuilding legends have spoken up. Former seven-time Mr. Olympia Arnold Schwarzenegger has stressed that the sport is dangerous and sometimes kills people<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

An autopsy of Bi Jiaqi\u2019s body will be conducted to find out the true cause of his death. Our team at Fitness\u00a0Volt wishes his friend and family our deepest condolences.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

RELATED: Bodybuilding Champ Andrea Lorini, Nicknamed \u2018The Giant,\u2019 Found Dead in His Bed at 48 https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/andrea-lorini-obituary\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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