I added a blanket cape (way too thick)… and changed the broom to a spear this time (with a little paint help)!
I tried the workout before with little success. I thought I would do this again and see if my training over the past month had made me a better spartan at all.
The result? While I may be getting better (maybe they would not chuck me to the wolves), I am still no Leonidas! lol.
This time, I got much further in my 30 minute time frame. I am still a long way from achieving the 20 minute time goal set for the challenge. This really is one heck of a challenge. I recommend that everyone give it a try when they feel up to it.
| Saturday | Weight | Reps |
| 25x Pullups | 25 | |
| 50x Deadlift | 100# | 50 |
| 50x Push-up | 50 | |
| 50x Box Jump | 50 | |
| 50x Floor Wiper | 100# | 50 |
| 50x KB Clean and Press | 20kg | 40 |
| 25x Pullups | 20 |
Has anyone tried this yet? How did you do? What did you think?
P.S. I know the pictures are ridiculous… but they are a lot of fun! Maybe next time I will add a pan for a helmet!
If you want to see the original 300 test post, it is here.
December 20th, 2008 - 3:57 pm
First off I would like to say you look great. It looks like you’ve gained quite a bit of muscle while loseing a decent amount of bodyfat I think I may try this sometime in the next few days to see how I do? P.S. I like the pics.
December 20th, 2008 - 4:06 pm
Coed Fitness Tips,
Thank you! I am having a hard time getting the abs to come in but slowly they are coming. I can see veins in the lower abdomen but no real ab definition yet. I am thinking that it will come with time. My wife always jokes that if I shaved, I would be able to see a 6 pack lol. You and chelsea look like you are doing great with your progress! Keep it up!
December 20th, 2008 - 4:46 pm
Oh shit, don’t laugh. I was just thinking that your belly was hairy and that’s why you can’t see the details. You look leaner and more muscular to me, particularly in the arms.
The spear is great! Not so sure about the cape…hahahahaha
I think you need to go to one of those Renaissance festivals and get some serious props (talk about some blades!) for your photo shoots.
TG
December 20th, 2008 - 4:51 pm
TrailGrrl,
Lol yeah. It is the curse of testosterone I guess. And you know you love the cape! It has little ducks on it!
December 20th, 2008 - 8:44 pm
SoG,
I’m a little fuzzy on this challenge. I get that you’ve got 20 minutes to get through all of the exercises, but do you have to do all the workouts in a row? Do you have to do all the pull ups at once then rest and then onto deadlifts? Just curious cause I want to try this
All the Best,
Andrew R
December 20th, 2008 - 9:42 pm
Andrew,
You start at the beginning and end at the end lol. So you do 25 pull-ups then go to 50 deadlifts then to 50 pushups etc. If you need a rest, you take a 10 second rest and then keep going. So maybe I will do 20 pull-ups and then 10 second rest then 15 pullups then 10 second rest then 15 more and then switch to deadlifts. The better you get, the less rests you take and the faster it goes. I obviously take too many rests because I can’t get through everything in time… but getting better.
December 21st, 2008 - 4:02 am
cool idea!!!
December 21st, 2008 - 11:15 am
Now that I’ve looked at the photo again, your arms are definitely more defined and I believe bigger as well. Especially the one holding the, uh, spear. Maybe get a “shield” to hold in the other one next time so it is balanced. Or be a two-bladed warrior like Legolas.
TG
December 21st, 2008 - 7:51 pm
TrailGrrl,
lol thanks! I will see what kind of fun I can have next time around.
December 22nd, 2008 - 8:40 am
SOG,
It’s an awesome one right??
I’ve now gotten to the point where I bust out 20 pullups at the start (breath about 10-15 sec and do another 5), do the remaining exercises without stopping going for all the reps. and then coems that last set of pull ups……it goes soemthing like this. 3…close to vomitting…2 more….close to crying….2 more. rest a full 20 seconds. going for 5 more…..only 1 comes off the right way. Well you get the picture…..it royally kicks my behind.
I recently saw one for the 500. Got it off Rusty FBB site. It’s one the Turbulance training videos link.
Have a great week!!
Marc
December 23rd, 2008 - 11:42 am
Marc,
I still need to conquer the 300 before moving to the 500! lol
January 24th, 2009 - 8:02 am
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