DId you think the "300" workout was a myth? For a Spartan-sized challenge to your daily routine, consider this your new fitness gauntlet. All exercises are done without scheduled rest between moves.

For a Spartan-sized challenge to your daily routine, consider this your new fitness gauntlet. All exercises are done without scheduled rest between moves.

THE “ORIGINAL” 300 WORKOUT

  • Pullups – 25 reps
  • Barbell Deadlift with 135 lbs. – 50 reps
  • Pushups – 50 reps
  • 24-inch Box Jumps – 50 reps
  • Floor Wipers – 50 reps
  • Single-Arm Clean-and-Press with 36 lbs Kettlebell – 50 reps
  • Pullups – 25 reps 

THE INTERMEDIATE 300 WORKOUT

  • Pullups – 25 reps
  • Dumbbell Deadlift – 50 reps
  • Pushups – 50 reps
  • Body-Weight Squat Jumps – 50 reps
  • V-Ups – 50 reps
  • Dumbbell Push Press – 50 reps
  • Pullups – 25 reps

Obviously, this is still a challenging workout…you shouldn’t do it unless you are already in great shape. Fortunately, this can all easily be adapted. Appropriate exercises can be subbed in: Drop down to 150 total reps, or 4-6 exercises of 15-25 reps each. For example, you might try this workout, great for a guy with moderate fitness:

THE BEGINNER 300 WORKOUT

  • Body-Weight Rows – 15 reps
  • Body-Weight Squats – 25 reps
  • Pushups – 15 reps
  • Jumping Jacks – 50 reps
  • Mountain Climbers – 20 reps
  • Close-Grip Pushups – 10 reps
  • Body-Weight Rows – 15 reps

Stay healthy my friends ~SJ