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Written By: Editorial Team | Updated : October 10, 2014 1:24 PM IST
Pakistani actor Ali Zafar had to work out hard to get a beefed-up frame for Kill Dil . Normally, there are actors who lose weight for parts. But Ali went into reverse gear as he had to put on seven to eight kg for the Shaad Ali-directorial. Explaining his decision to bulk up, Ali said: I had actually lost a lot of weight for 'Chashme Baddoor' to look like a college student. For 'Kill Dil', I needed a more mature and more beefy look. (Read: Hrithik Roshan looks super-ripped in Bang Bang teaser!)
Ali constantly pumped iron in the gym. I am now 73 kg. But I want to lose two to three kg and hold my weight steady at 70 kg. Too much of the muscled look is also not good, he said. The 34-year-old, who was last seen in the failed comedy Total Siyappa , says he thoroughly enjoyed working with Shaad Ali on Kill Dil and doing the buddy-buddy thing with Ranveer Singh in the film. (Read: Happy New Year: Shah Rukh Khan reveals rock hard physique with supreme eight-pack-abs!)
Tips for muscle growth by fitness expert Justin Woltering
Lift Big to Get Big
This should be a no-brainer, but there are tons of trainers claiming that light weights can somehow get you big. There s a time and place for high reps, sure, but heavy weights need to be the cornerstone of your training. Squats, deadlifts, presses, and pulls every workout should feature at least two or three of these critical movements. Always strive to add weight and reps, and keep a journal of your best lifts. If you re still a beginner, you ll make a hell of a lot more progress chasing personal records than going for a pump.
Eat to Grow
It doesn t matter how often, how heavy, or how hard you lift you ll never make any progress without a proper diet! Remember, you re trying to get BIGGER, and your body can t just make that new muscle tissue out of nothing. Plus, you ll need plenty of energy to fuel your training sessions. Bodybuilding nutrition can get pretty complex, but a few key tips will take you far. First and foremost, make protein your priority. Aim for at least one gram per pound of body weight per day, and don t count the little amounts you get from grains and nuts. Animal protein is what counts, and you need it in every meal! Once you ve got your protein squared away, fill up on fats and vegetables for most of your meals. Keep your carbs pre- and post-workout, and stick with rice, potatoes, and sweet potatoes. Some skinny guys can get away with bread, pasta, and other junk but you should keep things clean if you want to stay lean!Read more...
With inputs from IANS
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