Salman Khan Abs And Broad Shoulders: Is It Possible To Get This Body in Your 50s?

When Salman Khan, now 59, recently posted a shirtless photo on Instagram showing off his chiselled abs and broad shoulders, the reaction was electric. Fans called him a “fitness icon of Bollywood” and marvelled at his physique. For many, Salman stands as an icon proving that age is just a number when it comes to physical fitness. 

But is it really possible to build such a physique in your late 50s? To explore this question, we reached out to fitness expert Varnit Yadav for her expert insights.

Salman Khan’s Viral Instagram Post

 

 

 

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Salman took to his social media to share two shirtless images post-workout where his six-pack abs, ripped biceps and broad shoulders clearly stood out. His caption read, “Kuch haasil karne ke liye kuch chhodna padta hai… Yeh bina chhode hai. (To achieve something, you have to let go of some things… this is without letting go.)” 

The post lit up the comments section: fans, fellow actors, even media outlets praised him for proving that age doesn’t have to mean “giving up” on an athletic body.

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How Can You Get a Body Like Salman Khan’s in Your 50s?

Varnit Yadav explains what it really takes if you want broad shoulders, defined abs and a strong upper body when you’re in your 50s. “To achieve a physique which displays athleticism, strength and showcases muscle in your 50s, the best way would have been to start taking care of your health at the stage where you are currently at as early as possible. It takes weeks, months and years of dedication to build something significant.”

“To have that aesthetic appeal, you have to embrace strength training, i.e., lifting weights. Starting and sticking around a structure for the longest time possible would unlock significant changes in your physique.”

Practical Tips That May Help

Below are a few tips from the expert that may help. 

• Get full blood work done to assess and address any kind of abnormalities in your blood markers or resolve any deficiencies.
• Hire a coach or instructor who can walk you through the basics. If you're self-motivated, you can also use AI tools to get started.
• Never embrace ego-lifting. Start slow and small. Learn proper technique and form before adding too much weight too soon.
• Ensure proper hydration and protein intake, and give higher priority to home-cooked meals to maintain consistency.
• Sleep at least 7 hours daily to support recovery, muscle growth and overall progress.
• Avoid program-hopping, staying consistent with a plan (3-5 times strength sessions a week with 2 moderate cardio sessions) beats jumping from one trendy plan to another.
• In other words, you can get a strong, defined body in your 50s, but it doesn’t happen overnight. As Varnit says, “If you find yourself yearning for this goal at 40 or 50 years of age, do not feel overwhelmed. It’s still very much possible and doable.”

What Does Science Say?

It’s not just motivational talk . A research backs the idea that strength training in older adults pays off. For example, a study found out that strength training proved to be a promising intervention for promoting improvements in the quality of life of older adults with sarcopenia, especially when performed at adequate intensity and with regular monitoring.

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Conclusion

Yes. achieving a physique with broad shoulders and defined abs in your 50s is absolutely possible. What Salman Khan’s recent post shows is that age isn’t an automatic barrier. What matters is consistent, intelligent training, good habits and time. With the right foundation (health screening, strength training plan, recovery, nutrition) and patience, you can build a body that looks strong, moves well and supports your life, not just your looks.