NEERAJ CHOPRA'S FITNESS: KNOW HOW TO ACE THE JAVELIN GAME

Golden boy's routine

Ahead of Neeraj Chopra's javelin throw event at the Paris Olympics 2024, here is his workout routine to stay fit and win all those gold medals.

Focus on strength

According to the Olympics website, Neeraj Chopra has to focus on building up both his upper and lower body strength.

Medicine balis

Working with the medicine balls is an important aspect of Neeraj Chopra's training regime, as per the Olympics blog.

Strength training

He has to spend a significant time in the gym doing strength training to ensure that his arms and elbows are in the best shape possible.

Cable pulls

Cable pull exercises are important as they strengthen the shoulders, elbows and muscles of the arm. This helps him throw the javelin better.

Weights

Neeraj Chopra also picks up weights after bending his body backwards to open up his rotator cuffs and strengthen his back.

Shoulder and core

Dumbbell front and side raises further help him boost his shoulder strength. Lying oblique crunches and Swiss ball crunches increase core body strength.

Other exercises

To improve his sprint speed, he does leg raises with a focus on the hamstring. Exercises like squats, snatch, weighted lunges and time circuits are also a part of Chopra's daily gym sessions.