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Kim Mingyu’s Workout: How to Build a Sculpted Frame Like the SEVENTEEN Star

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SEVENTEEN’s hottest star Kim Mingyu has garnered widespread admiration not only for his impeccable looks but also for his aesthetically pleasing physique that often breaks the internet. The group’s star rapper and vocalist has undergone a massive transformation – from having a super lean frame (which didn’t even touch 60kgs) to building a sculpted and muscular physique with intense sweat sessions in the gym. He has never shied away from showing off his toned biceps and flexing that buff upper body, making CARATs go crazy. If you want to know more about Kim Mingyu’s workout routine and diet plan, keep reading.

Mingyu’s drastic transformation is a classic case of ‘Then vs. Now.” Who knew that a younger and slimmer Mingyu in 2018 would gain the reputation of a ‘bodybuilder’ with a physique that ripped just a few years later? One look at Mingyu’s Instagram and you’ll spot the star engaging in an array of physical activities including hiking outdoors, swimming, and playing basketball in addition to working out in the gym almost every day.

Kim Mingyu: His seven-day workout routine and diet plan

A YouTube video detailing the 26-year-old South Korean artist’s body and workout routine went viral on the internet recently. A vlog posted by ‘Running Man’ star Kim Jong Kook on his YouTube channel ‘Gym Jong Kook’ showcased Mingyu and his fellow SEVENTEEN member Dino working out at his gym.

Surprised by Mingyu’s body, Kook asked the star, “You seem like someone who works out a lot. Do you work out frequently?” To this, the K-pop sensation revealed that he works out every day. He went on to reveal the contents of his gym bag, which included chicken juice, low-sodium chicken breast, calcium, multivitamins, peanut butter, protein, and strap equipment.

Mingyu added that while he often works out at the same place for seven days, at times he likes venturing to a new place as exercising with different people makes him more motivated.

Mingyu and Dino revealed that their workouts usually last about an hour. In the clip, you can see the duo engaging in an intense back-and-shoulder workout, after a gruelling chest session the previous day. Mingyu said he does around three-day split workouts, which are meant to focus on different muscle groups on different days.

In the end, Mingyu did what he does best – flexed his biceps for everyone to gush over!

Now that we know the basics of his workout, let’s give you a breakdown exercises that will help you get a toned physique like Mingyu. Keep reading.

Three-day split workouts

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A great way to add variety and structure to your training – split training workouts focus on dividing your workout routines to focus on different muscle groups on different days. Split workouts are different for each individual, depending on their goals, training age, schedule as well as workout duration. This program has garnered massive popularity because it aids in more recovery and growth.

There are so many ways you can split your workouts. For example, you can simply exercise on certain days and rest on others. Or divide your training and focus on different body parts or movements on different days. For example, legs on Monday, back and biceps on Tuesday, and so on.

Simply put, split workouts include ‘dividing your weekly workout sessions’ or the ‘volume of exercises into separate days’ to target individual muscle groups, according to Healthline.

Benefits of split training

It allows more direct attention to each muscle group, thereby improving muscle definition.
Splitting your workouts into different muscle groups gives the body enough time to recover between sessions.
The ample recovery time also decreases the risk of injuries, such as muscle strains or stress fractures.
Split workouts are usually shorter training sessions, which you can easily fit into a busy schedule.

If you wish to pack 3-4 days of good training sessions amid a busy week, split workouts are perfect. It’s great for beginners to get into a habit of working out every week and creating consistency without tiring themselves.

Dancing

In the YouTube video, Kim Mingyu mentioned that he was avoiding lower-body workouts as he thought they would “drive him away” from dancing – the most popular form of working out among K-pop idols. Apart from having godly vocals, K-pop idols stand out for their impeccable dance moves that make their music videos and on-stage performances so delightful. Dance workouts are the best way to shed those calories and all that extra fat faster without getting bored. It’s for people of all ages, shapes and sizes to get off the couch and groove to the rhythm of their favourite songs.

Benefits of dancing

Being a cardio exercise, dancing boosts the health of your heart and lungs.
Improves coordination, muscle strength, endurance, agility as well as flexibility.
Boosts mental health and psychological well-being.
Helps build stronger bones and reduces the risk of osteoporosis.

To get started, choose a style you like, look up online dance workout videos or enrol for a class in your vicinity. However, if dancing isn’t your forte, you can always opt for HIIT running, biking or water rowing.

Outdoor workouts: Swimming, basketball and more

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We scoured through Kim Mingyu’s Instagram account to find out how he likes to unwind. Seems like the artist is a big fan of outdoor workout sessions, ranging from swimming, hiking, playing basketball, Golf and the list goes on.

Outdoor workouts or as they call ‘green exercises’ multiply the benefits of your workouts by blending the goodness of nature, vitamin D and fresh air. According to The Washington Post, a study of the neurological effects of ‘green exercises’ showed that a short, leafy stroll outdoors improves working memory and concentration substantially more than completing the same walk indoors. All you need is a good pair of running shoes, a water bottle and your sunscreen to explore nature’s bounty.

So, would you adapt Kim Mingyu’s workout routine and diet plan?

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