Singer Soyou effortlessly pulled off a bold, ultra-mini outfit during her recent trip abroad.
Soyou shared several photos taken in Arizona on her social media channels, alongside the caption, “My very first fan meeting in Arizona!”
In the photos, Soyou strikes a pose wearing a halter-neck top paired with an ultra-mini skirt, showcasing her sculpted back muscles and firm, lifted glutes. After losing nearly 20 kg—slimming down from 68 kg to 48 kg for her promotions—she continues to draw praise for maintaining her athletic physique.
Deadlifts: The key to building lower-body and back strength
Soyou previously gave fans a glimpse into her training routine by posting a gym video of herself performing deadlifts. The deadlift is a foundational compound exercise in which a barbell resting on the platform is lifted to hip height, targeting the hamstrings, glutes, upper back, and lumbar muscles.
To execute a conventional deadlift with proper technique:
Stand directly in front of the barbell with feet set hip-width apart.
Hinge at the hips, bend your knees slightly, and take an overhand grip on the bar just outside your legs.
Keep your chest up and align your shoulders vertically over the barbell.
Brace your core and pull the bar smoothly upward so it tracks close to your body—moving along the shins, over the knees, and up the thighs.
Perform 3 sets of 20 repetitions.
Increase weight progressively to protect the spine
Because the deadlift recruits muscles across the entire body, improper mechanics significantly elevate the risk of injury. While lifting, avoid rounding the spine, leaning excessively backward at lockout, or letting the barbell drift away from your legs.
Beginners who overload the barbell too early risk placing severe strain on the spinal column and surrounding lumbar tissue. Start with a lighter load to master movement mechanics before progressively adding resistance, or work alongside a certified trainer to ensure safe execution.
