Unni Mukundan is one of the few Malayalam actors who is passionate about maintaining an enviable level of fitness. For various movies, he trained his body and gained weight to look good for the roles and shared his journey with his fans. His latest film is Haneef Adeni’s action film Marco, which ultimately looks both devastating and brilliant. Audiences praised the actor’s incredible screen presence and agility, especially in various sequences. Meanwhile, Eunhee shared a video of herself doing pull-ups on the sets of Marco on her social media handle. Pull-ups are an upper body strength training exercise that only really strong and healthy people can perform. Eun-hee is seen exercising on a movie set, wearing prosthetic makeup with blood oozing from a chest wound. This video will definitely surprise those who are not aware that it is a prosthetic material. Meanwhile, the video of Urchin pulling up has been viewed more than 3 million times.

Why actors do pull-ups before action sequences
Pull-ups are a classic exercise that builds upper body strength by lifting your body using your hands. If not done properly, this exercise can lead to injury. Many actors, especially action performers, do pull-ups and other simple workouts before action sequences because:
1) improve concentration
Physical activities such as pull-ups create an adrenaline rush that gives you alertness and sharpness to maintain focus during action shoots. It can also give a clearer and more defined look on the actor’s frame, making the actor look more impressive during performance. It also helps you improve your posture and have a dignified posture.

2) injury reduction
During the filming of action scenes, actors are often required to perform sudden movements with great force, which can cause injuries. If you do a quick workout before the action, your body will be better prepared for the action that is about to take place. It can also increase muscle elasticity, improve joint mobility, and minimize muscle stiffness.
3) Avoid stress before shooting
There are often long breaks between different takes of an action shoot. However, to perform well, reduce performance anxiety, and give your best, you need to avoid pre-shoot anxiety. A “snack workout” such as a few push-ups or pull-ups can serve this purpose, ensuring your staff is ready to hit the ground running when they arrive.