It wasn't to long ago that the movie 300 came out and took America by storm. Not only was the production value of the movie so huge and so well done everyone wanted to look like the Spartans in the movie. The actors in the movie 300 used the new trend crossing the states known as Cross-Fit. Cross-Fit is similar to the P90X program that we discussed a few weeks back. Cross-Fit is not just a DVD though. Cross-Fit is an every changing routine. People can either go to a Cross-Fit affiliated gym or go on to the website and get the days workout.
Cross-Fit uses the confusion principle and the circuit workout training method. The continuous movement keeps the heart rate up and forces the body to be used to its full aerobic capacity. They all so, on most days, do a full body workout. The mix between the confusion and aerboic workout really boosts the metabolism.
The workout that was used in the movie 300 consists of pull ups, push ups, dead lifts with 135lbs, box jumps on to a 24" box, floor wipers with a 135lb , clean and press with a 35lb KB, and then another set of pull ups. This is done twice with no rest in between sets. Depending on what level of the program you are on depends on the number of repetitions you may do. In the spirit of the movie the most elite level consists of 300 total reps. 25 pull ups, 50 dead lifts, 50 push ups, 50 box jumps, 50 floor wipers, 50 clean and presses, and 25 more pull ups. Again this is done twice through with no rest. Go ahead and give it a try. Adjust your reps as you need but before you do that give this a try. I promise you, you will crawl out of the gym. Good luck and have fun.
I actually read about this routine a few days ago after seeing it advertised somewhere. This is such a vigorous routine, a person with only the right mentality can accomplish this. THis was done in "300" simply because there was no choice for the actors. This exercise certainly is one for the ages.
ReplyDeleteWow, that workout seems really intense but an awesome challenge. You can really tell it works by the way the actors looked in the movie. I would have to adjust the amount of weight used but I definitely plan on trying this workout!!
ReplyDeleteWow i didnt know that!! Amazing what a routine can do! Good post
ReplyDeleteEvery guy loves '300'. And every guy wants those abs. This workout is intense but eating right and getting proper rest is key with exercising to get this great physique.
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