Bollywood actresses often get creative with their fitness routines, and Kriti Sanon is no different. Known for her acting and dedication to fitness, Kriti recently shared a video performing inverted rows and one-arm lat pull-downs, captioning it, “I don’t like doing the same kind of workout every day.”
Kriti enjoys mixing up her workouts, including strength training and dance sessions, to keep things fun and challenging. Regarding the same set of exercises performed by the ‘Bareilly Ki Barfi’ actress, an expert highlighted that these exercises help build strong, toned, and lean-back muscles.
What Are Exercises Performed By Kriti Sanon?
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Varnit Yadav, Nutritionist and Exercise Coach, PFC Club, Pune, explained that the exercises performed by Kriti Sanon are inverted rows. He explained that they are also called Australian pull-ups, and are great back and grip-building tools that also contribute to overall arm development.
He detailed that when done correctly, they also help build better core strength. The upper body is primarily involved, leading to improved muscle development and stronger joints. “These are relatively easier to perform than traditional pull-ups, so a beginner can also start with them under supervision,” added the expert.
Benefits Of Inverted Rows Exercises
- Strengthens Upper Body: Inverted rows work important back muscles like the lats, rhomboids, and trapezius, as well as the biceps and forearms. This helps build a strong upper body and better posture.
- Improves Grip Strength: Holding onto the bar during inverted rows boosts grip strength, which is important for overall fitness.
- Supports Core Stability: This exercise also engages your core muscles, helping you keep a flat back and reducing the chance of lower back pain.
- Beginner-Friendly: You can easily adjust the height of the bar to make inverted rows suitable for beginners.
- Reduces Injury Risk: By strengthening upper body muscles, inverted rows can help prevent injuries to your shoulders and back when done correctly.
What Are One Arm Lats Pull Down?
The expert further explained that the one-arm lat pulldown is another excellent tool for strengthening your back and arms. It's a unilateral movement which can also help improve muscle imbalances (if any). The lat pulldowns are for primary muscles. It also helps the arms, forearms, and biceps. Additionally, the grip is actively involved in holding the bar or handle in case of one-arm lat pulldowns. So the grip strength also improves along with this.
Benefits of One-Arm Lat Pull-Downs
- Targets Back Muscles: One-arm lat pull-downs mainly work the lat muscles, making your back wider and stronger.
- Fixes Muscle Imbalances: Doing this exercise one arm at a time helps balance strength between both sides of your body.
- Boosts Everyday Strength: This exercise helps with movements you do in daily life and sports, improving your overall strength.
- Increases Flexibility: One-arm pull-downs allow for more movement than two-arm versions, helping your muscles grow better.
Conclusion
The expert recommended that you include these exercises in your routine to help you get better at pull-ups without needing any help. You can change these two exercises to match your fitness level. As you get stronger, you can make them harder. But it's a good idea to consult an expert before starting any new workout plan.