{"id":861963,"date":"2026-06-12T10:10:29","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T10:10:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/861963\/"},"modified":"2026-06-12T10:10:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T10:10:29","slug":"rakul-preets-deadlift-mistake-left-her-bedridden-for-40-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/861963\/","title":{"rendered":"Rakul Preet&#8217;s deadlift mistake left her bedridden for 40 days"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>3 min readNew DelhiJun 12, 2026 06:00 AM IST<\/p>\n<p>Rakul Preet Singh, 35, who suffered a back injury owing to a workout mistake, recently detailed what happened after the injury.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNo matter what your trainer tells you, deadlift is the worst exercise to do. It is an ego lift. I did an 80 kg deadlift without a safety belt. I don\u2019t know what I was thinking. And I have always done that weight with the belt. Just on that one day, the belt wasn\u2019t there, and I did it. And it came on my disc. I started walking after 40 days. It took me 40 days to get out of bed. I was a vegetable. I couldn\u2019t turn a side. I couldn\u2019t go to the washroom. I just didn\u2019t know when I would get up,\u201d <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/lifestyle\/health\/rakul-preet-recalls-back-injury-while-shooting-de-de-pyaar-de-2-10378282\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Rakul<\/a><\/strong> told Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi on their chat show Double Date on YouTube.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyloading\" data-lazy-type=\"lazyloading-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/track_1x1.jpg\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/track_1x1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1px\" height=\"1px\" style=\"display:none;\"\/><\/p>\n<p>During the conversation, she shared that husband Jackky Bhagnani supported her mentally, which helped her bounce back.<\/p>\n<p>DISCLAIMER:\u00a0This article is based on information from the public domain and\/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine.<\/p>\n<p>Dr Priyank Patel, orthopaedic \u2013 Spine Surgeon, Jupiter Hospital, Thane, said that while a lifting belt doesn\u2019t guarantee safety, it helps raise intra-abdominal pressure and offers extra support to the spine during intense lifts. \u201cIf the technique suffers, the core isn\u2019t properly engaged, or the weight surpasses what the body can handle, the stress on the intervertebral discs goes up significantly. This can sometimes result in a disc prolapse or slipped disc,\u201d said Dr Patel.<\/p>\n<p>Most spine injuries at gym happen due to multiple factors rather than a single mistake, Dr Patel mentioned. \u201cThese factors include <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/lifestyle\/fitness\/back-pain-gym-fitness-expert-8-essential-dos-donts-10404202\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">lifting<\/a><\/strong> too much weight, poor form, fatigue, insufficient warm-up, weak core muscles, or progressing too fast. Even experienced lifters can get hurt if their body isn\u2019t ready for the load they try to lift on any given day,\u201d apprised Dr Patel.<\/p>\n<p>What symptoms suggest a slipped disc?<\/p>\n<p>A slipped disc can cause sudden lower back pain, muscle spasms, stiffness, and trouble standing or walking.<\/p>\n<p>Story continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf the disc presses on a nerve, pain may shoot into the buttocks or legs, often with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/lifestyle\/fitness\/4-bhagyashree-exercises-to-wake-up-no-back-pain-10449628\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">numbness<\/a><\/strong>, tingling, or weakness. Any symptoms that affect bladder or bowel control need immediate medical attention,\u201d said Dr Patel.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" class=\"lazyloading wp-image-10729761 size-full\" data-lazy-type=\"lazyloading-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/back-pain_1600_getty.jpg\" alt=\"back pain\"  \/> Here\u2019s what you should consider (Photo: Getty Images\/Thinkstock)<br \/>\n<strong>What precautions should people take while performing deadlifts?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Deadlifts are very effective when done correctly.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFocus on good technique, gradual progression, core strengthening, and proper <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/lifestyle\/health\/doctor-flags-4-habits-stalling-back-pain-recovery-expert-if-they-hold-up-10152751\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">recovery<\/a><\/strong>. Avoid prioritizing weight over form. A lifting belt can help during heavier lifts, but it should support good mechanics, not replace them. Paying attention to the body\u2019s warning signs is often the best way to prevent injuries,\u201d said Dr Patel.<\/p>\n<p>DISCLAIMER:\u00a0This article is based on information from the public domain and\/or the experts we spoke to. 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