rear Share your breakfast routineFormer Pakistan cricketer Wasim Akram has shared a glimpse into his typical day at the gym. “My gym routine. No excuses,” Akram, 57, captioned the post.
Akram, who is diabetic, said he had arrived at the gym after a “light breakfast” and was all set for a “chest workout”. Try it! “Three sets each,” he said in the video.
To understand his routine, we consulted cult fitness expert Spoorthi S.
Incline Dumbbell Chest Press
The incline dumbbell chest press is a more effective exercise than the flat bench press for targeting the upper chest muscles.
* Enhances breast growth and definition.
*Strengthens triceps and shoulders (stabilizing muscles).
*Can be strengthened Upper backIt helps to improve your posture.
*Improves functional strength needed for everyday tasks.
Decline Leg Raise
These exercises focus primarily on the lower body. Abdominal muscles.
* Exercise and strengthen your core.
*Improves core stability, providing an advantage in other workouts.
*Helps relieve back discomfort.
Cable Chest Fly
Intensively exerciseTry cable chest flys to build your chest muscles
* Maintain tension throughout the movement.
* Enhances breast symmetry and definition.
*May be less strenuous on the shoulders than dumbbell flys.
Dumbbell Triceps Extension
This exercise specifically targets your triceps (the three-headed muscle at the back of your upper arm).
* Isolates the triceps allowing for targeted muscle growth
*Increasing triceps strength may help stabilize the shoulder joint and reduce the chance of injury.
pullover
Strengthens and tones the latissimus dorsi, back and chest muscles
*increase Flexibility Core stability.
* Stimulates the upper back and helps improve posture.
Why is chest training good for diabetics?
Chest compound exercises such as presses and flys are good for the heart. “People with diabetes are at higher risk of heart disease and therefore need to maintain good heart health. Frequent exercise lowers blood pressure, promotes heart health and reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease,” Sporty said.
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First uploaded: December 7, 2024, 9:30 AM
