At 74, Rajinikanth’s workout includes bench squats and incline dumbbell press: Here’s why it works

Rajinikanth, 74, showcases his strength with bench squats and incline dumbbell press at the gym. (Image: CinemawithAB/twitter)

South star Rajinikanth, who has been part of the entertainment industry for over five decades, doesn’t take his fitness lightly. The legendary actor is committed to taking care of his body, and a new video that has surfaced on the internet proves it.

In the clip, Rajinikanth is seen working out under the supervision of his trainer at a gym. He performs dumbbell presses on an incline bench and then does bench squats. At the end of his session, he flaunts his biceps proudly. At 74, he is quite an inspiration to many.

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Here’s a quick breakdown of incline dumbbell press and bench squats, along with some of their benefits:

Incline Dumbbell Press

It’s a strength training exercise for the upper chest, which also works on the shoulders and triceps. It’s performed by lying on an incline bench at an angle of 15–30 degrees, pressing both dumbbells straight over the chest, and then lowering them back.

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Proper Development of Upper Chest: It targets the pectoral muscles, which are often less developed, thus creating a well-rounded chest.

Builds Shoulder Stability: It strengthens the shoulders by activating the anterior deltoids, which help in arm movement.

Well-Balanced Chest: It helps keep the development of the mid and lower chest in check and keeps the shoulders strong.

Improves Muscle Mass and Strength: It helps build muscle mass and improves shoulder, triceps, and upper chest strength.

Bench Squats

Bench squats are basically squats done by sitting on a bench and then standing up. They help control the range of motion and are beneficial for the following reasons:

Builds Lower Body Strength: They are considered effective for the quads, glutes, and hamstrings.

Strengthens the Core: They help tighten the abdominal muscles by stabilising the spine and improving posture.

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Enhances Weight Loss: They boost metabolism and support weight loss by burning calories even after the workout.

Improves Flexibility and Mobility: They improve flexibility and mobility in the hips, knees, and ankles, and enhance posture.