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Duryodhana's 18kg Muscle Gain Secret Revealed
14 Oct
Summary
- Actor Puneet Issar gained 18 kgs of muscle for Duryodhana role.
- Physical preparation involved weight training over two years.
- Expert highlights diet, recovery, and progressive overload.
Puneet Issar, known for playing Duryodhana in the 1988 Hindi TV series 'Mahabharat,' shared that he gained 18 kgs of muscle in preparation for the iconic role. Issar, a martial artist, felt he needed to increase his strength and size to be visible alongside Praveen Kumar Sobti, who played Bhim. He dedicated two years to weight training, increasing his body weight from 80-82 kgs to 100 kgs.
Consultant dietitian and fitness expert Garima Goyal explained that weight training stimulates muscle adaptation, a process known as muscle hypertrophy. This growth is influenced by factors like training intensity, exercise selection, and individual physiology. Goyal highlighted the importance of progressive overload, nutrition, and adequate recovery for muscle development and overall health.
Goyal cautioned that physiques developed for professional roles may not be suitable fitness ideals for the general population. Factors such as genetics, age, and individual training history play a significant role in achieving results. For most adults, the goal of weight training should focus on preserving lean muscle, maintaining bone health, and improving functional strength for healthy aging.
