The 300 Workout

Sometimes a movie takes off for no apparent reason.   If your looking to build some muscle, try this workout.   And sometimes the reason is readily apparent. Take300, for instance. This epic account of an ancient battle between the Spartans and Persians contained the kind of eye-popping visuals and head-snapping violence that men can't get enough of.

Plenty of women, too, appreciated the parade of ripped bodies. The movie made a record $70 million in its first weekend and earned more than $450 million worldwide since its release in March 2007.

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

Sometimes we all need a little motivation and Garry can certainly do that for you.   He will design, and track your goals to get you the body you want.

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
  

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