{"id":38417,"date":"2025-09-02T10:44:07","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T10:44:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/38417\/"},"modified":"2025-09-02T10:44:07","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T10:44:07","slug":"shahid-kapoor-uses-this-to-strengthen-his-grip-and-control-in-the-gym-heres-how-it-can-level-up-your-workout-too-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/38417\/","title":{"rendered":"Shahid Kapoor uses THIS to strengthen his grip and control in the gym! Here&#8217;s how it can level up your workout too | Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Shahid Kapoor and his fitness levels are a model for 40-plus men! At the gym, he ensures a mix of cardio, strength training and functional training. But here&#8217;s a secret from his gym bag that you may not know!<\/p>\n<p>     <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Shahid_1756793693691_1756793731772.jpg\" alt=\"Shahid Kapoor swears by dry chalk to improve his grip in the gym.(Instagram and Freepik)\" title=\"Shahid Kapoor swears by dry chalk to improve his grip in the gym.(Instagram and Freepik)\"\/>   Shahid Kapoor swears by dry chalk to improve his grip in the gym.(Instagram and Freepik)    <\/p>\n<p>The 43-year-old actor was asked about the most unexpected thing in his gym bag, during an interview to Esquire magazine. That&#8217;s when Shahid revealed: &#8220;I like to put dry chalk on my hands. I don&#8217;t if it will surprise people, but I don&#8217;t know if people know about it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Shahid&#8217;s interesting reveal intrigued us enough to reach out to fitness experts to know more about what dry chalk really does.<\/p>\n<p> What are the benefits of dry chalk?<\/p>\n<p>Dry chalk is a powdered substance used by several fitness enthusiasts in the gym and even sportspersons, says Mahesh Ghanekar, trainer to celebrities like Kareena Kapoor Khan and Soha Ali Khan.<\/p>\n<p>Also called gym chalk powder, this is essentially magnesium carbonate that is used in the gym by people to absorb moisture and sweat from hands. &#8220;This prevents slipping and improves grip during heavy lifts such as deadlifts and pull-ups,&#8221; fitness trainer Varun Rattan tells <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthshots.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"backlink\" data-vars-page-type=\"story\" data-vars-link-type=\"Manual\" data-vars-anchor-text=\"Health Shots\">Health Shots<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It may offer the following benefits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Better grip to hold gym equipment<\/li>\n<li>May improve performance<\/li>\n<li>May prevent injury as dry chalk resists gym equipment from slipping<\/li>\n<li>It offers a friction-free experience, reducing the risk of tears and blisters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Side effects of dry chalk<\/p>\n<p>Dry chalk is widely available in block form or as a fine powder. It is affordable, but can be messy as it can easily spread in the air. &#8220;It is sometimes even banned in gyms due to the dust it causes,&#8221; adds Rattan, stressing how it may lead to an unpleasant experience for other gym users.<\/p>\n<p>This powder may also have certain side effects on skin. Some people may experience skin irritation, dryness, and redness. Since dry chalk blocks moisture, it can strip the skin&#8217;s natural oils, causing the skin to feel rough and itchy. It should, therefore, be used with caution.<\/p>\n<p>In recent times, liquid chalk has emerged as an alternative. &#8220;Some athletes, however, prefer dry chalk as it does not dry out skin like the liquid one. Overall, both types help strength training,&#8221; he adds.<\/p>\n<p>Apart from talking about his interest in dry chalk, <a class=\"backlink\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/entertainment\/bollywood\/shahid-kapoor-wraps-fourth-project-with-vishal-bhardwaj-101756637636383.html\" data-vars-page-type=\"story\" data-vars-link-type=\"Manual\" data-vars-anchor-text=\"Shahid Kapoor\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Shahid Kapoor<\/a> also gave a sneak peek into his cheat meals.<\/p>\n<p>He said: &#8220;I have a big thing for Indian meetha. It could be Gulab Jamun, Halwa. I like Kada Prasad. It is my comfort food. Whenever I have had a long day of shoot, and I am feeling very tired&#8230; Some days feel like a bus has hit you. You can&#8217;t get up. So I like to have Kada Prasad and I sleep like a baby. I wake up feeling guilty&#8230; but then I go to the gym and life is great.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Shahid Kapoor and his fitness levels are a model for 40-plus men! 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