Rakul Preet Singh has opened up about one of the most challenging periods of her life, revealing how a gym injury led to weeks of physical pain and emotional distress. The actor shared her experience during an appearance on Double Date, the talk show hosted by Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi, where she was joined by husband Jackky Bhagnani.

Rakul Preet Singh calls deadlift the “worst exercise” after slip disc ordeal: "It’s an ego lift"

Rakul Preet Singh calls deadlift the “worst exercise” after slip disc ordeal: “It’s an ego lift”

During the conversation, Rakul recalled suffering a serious lower back injury while performing an 80 kg deadlift. The actor admitted that skipping a safety precaution during her workout proved costly. “No matter what your trainer tells you, deadlift is the worst exercise to do. It’s an ego lift,” Rakul said.

She explained that she had always worn a safety belt while performing the exercise but chose not to on that particular day. “That one mistake caused me a slip disc and 40 days of bed rest,” she revealed.

The injury not only affected her physically but also took a toll on her mental well-being. Rakul spoke candidly about the emotional challenges that came with suddenly losing her mobility and independence. “It was not only a physical injury, it was affecting me mentally too. It was a mental mess up because I was going through a physical turmoil. Suddenly, I was not able to do anything, and that really triggers you,” she said.

The actor also highlighted the importance of having a strong support system during difficult times. Rakul credited Jackky Bhagnani for standing by her throughout the recovery process. “It’s very important that your partner supports you at that point, and that was Jackky’s biggest contribution when I was injured. He was there for me,” she shared.

Reports of Rakul’s injury had surfaced earlier when she reportedly suffered trauma to her lower back while lifting 80 kilograms without protective support. The injury is said to have affected her nerves. Despite experiencing significant pain, she continued fulfilling professional commitments with the help of medication before eventually being advised to take complete rest.

The upcoming episode of Double Date offers viewers a glimpse into the couple’s personal journey and the challenges they navigated together. Beyond discussing their relationship, the episode also sheds light on the physical and emotional resilience required during recovery from a major injury.

Double Date streams every Thursday on Neha Dhupia’s YouTube channel.

Also Read: Rakul Preet Singh speaks about discipline, injury recovery: “This is about longevity. I’m not here for a moment”

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