For many years, Manpreet Singh has been a bright example in Indian hockey. The captain of India’s men’s hockey team guided the team to victory in the 2019 FIH Series Finals. His actions were rewarded as he was crowned the 2019 FIH Player of the Year, making him the first Indian to do so. Manpreet is focused on maintaining his strength and body weight as per the optimum aim provided to him by the national camp fitness trainer while at home. The trainer gives him a weekly training regimen that focuses on maintaining core and lower body strength as well as multiple jogging sessions.
Manpreet likes the fact that he can work out at home at his own pace and time, but he despises the fact that he lacks the necessary equipment. Nonetheless, he has been performing a variety of bodyweight workouts to maintain his strength. Here are some of Manpreet Singh’s recommended home workouts that everyone may include in their daily regimen.
Push-ups: This is one of the most basic workouts that can be done on an open floor. To begin, support your body on your hands and toes with your arms fully extended. Lower your body slowly until your chest is a few inches off the ground and your elbows are comfortably tucked into your body. Repeat by raising yourself back to the beginning position. Manpreet claims that this workout helps him increase his bicep muscles and arm power.
Lunges: From a standing posture, stretch one foot behind you and lower your body until your front knee is at a 90-degree angle and your rear knee is a few inches above but not touching the ground. Recover your balance, return to a standing posture, and repeat with the opposite leg. Make sure your step back does not overextend your body; adjust the distance to what is comfortable for you. Manpreet likes this workout because it helps him retain lower-body strength while also building up his quads.
Crunches: Manpreet enjoys crunches because they help him tighten his abdominal muscles and increase core strength. He does a conventional crunch while lying on the floor, knees bent and feet planted. He then utilizes his abs to elevate his upper body and come it near to his knees before gently lowering back down to complete the repetition. During this exercise, try to keep your feet firmly on the ground at all times.
Squats: Begin by standing with your feet hip-width apart. You can put your hands behind your head or straight out in front of you. Slowly drop your hips, keeping your upper body firm, until your knee is roughly 90 degrees (but not locked). Lift yourself slowly back up and repeat to complete the workout. Manpreet likes these exercises since they challenge the majority of his body’s muscles.
Chin-ups: This workout will necessitate the use of a pull-up bar. Chin-ups are done with your hands facing you, whereas pull-ups are done with your palms facing outward. Pull-ups also necessitate a broader grasp, whereas chin-ups require your hands to be in line with your shoulders. Begin chin-ups by gripping the bar with your palms inward and your hands directly over your shoulder. Allow your body to hang and then lift yourself up utilizing your bicep, shoulder, and upper back muscles until your chin is in line with or over the bar. Lower yourself slowly and repeat. Manpreet likes this workout since it enhances his grip strength, posture, and muscle strength, all of which are crucial in the sport of hockey.
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