Kunal Kapoor's weightlifting workout routine is a must-watch

Kunal Kapoor is famous for his portrayals in the movies like Rang De Basanti, Don 2, Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana, Kaun Kitne Paani Mein, and the recently released Gold alongside Akshay Kumar. Kunal Kapoor will be next seen in a comic book style thriller movie titled Koi Jaane Na and is rumoured to appear in Don 3 after his memorable performance in Don 2. Here is how the actor transformed his physical appearance from a skinny lad to a beefed-up avatar giving major inspiration.

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Kunal Kapoor muscle gain: What is Powerlifting?

Powerlifting is basically a non-Olympic weightlifting exercise and some may find it challenging as the person needs to lift up maximally loaded weights in a single attempt. Powerlifting comprises of three elements including lifts during squats, bench press, and deadlift. Powerlifting is believed to accelerate fat loss, burn calories and help in increasing stamina. It is different from normal weightlifting as in the latter there are several repetitions involved with standard weights. Kunal Kapoor recently shared about her newfound training regime that helped him get stronger physically. Take a look at this Instagram post where Kunal Kapoor is prepping for a deadlift.

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Weighlifting benefits

Powerlifting is believed to improve the strength of your bones by making them thicker as the muscles and bones get stronger when they get repaired. That is why many female Bollywood celebrities (as the bone mass starts degrading faster in females after a certain age) have included weightlifting workouts in their fitness regime as evident from their social media posts. The deadlift is known to help better your posture when done under proper supervision. The deadlift works best for the leg muscles, lower back, and core muscles whereas squats focus on hip flexors, adductors, leg and core muscles. 

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