steve maxwell 300 spartan workout basic level
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Spartan Workout Basic LevelTRANSCRIPT
300 Spartan Workout
Overview
Builds strength, stamina, flexibility, coordination and athleticism of a Spartan!
Program layout
300 repetitions divided over 5 pairs. Each pair consists of two opposing exercises of 30 reps each.
Three levels of difficulty: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced
Do each pair, shifting back and forth between exercises, matching reps, until you have a total of 30 reps for each exercise. Use strict form but do let yourself assist the exercises by making them easier by shifting leverage if necessary.
Start with the basic level, decreasing assistance, until you feel ready for the next level. Over time you will be able to do the real advanced Spartan 300 workout. When you can do the exercises easily within 40 minutes, you are ready to increase your level.
BASIC LEVEL
Pair 1
Assisted Chin-Up assist with feet on some elevated objectAssisted Push-Up assist with legs on some elevated soft object
Pair 2
Flat-foot full squat assist by holding on to some objectSit-up assist by placing arms differently
Pair 3
Body-weight row assist by changing position of legs and bodySimplified dive-through knees down first
Pair 4
Sumo squat you can use hands to hold knees openTwisting crunch box between 90 degree legs, elbow towards knee
Pair 5
Sprinter lunge hands elevated on objectSquat thrust squat then thrust
Assisted Chin-Up
Thumbs just outside shoulders, don’t flare your elbows.
Assisted Push-Up
Vary resistance by changing the part of your legs on the ball.
Flat-foot full squat
Flat feet shoulder width apart, straight back going down and just a slight bend when in bottom position, butt going towards the heels.
Sit-Up
Vary resistance by putting arms further back. Notice the little rounded pillow under the small of my back.
Body-weight row
Resistance can be varied by extending your legs and moving your body more or less under the handles.
Simplified dive-through
Sumo squat
You can use your hands to keep the knees spread. Use the hamstrings to pull yourself down and try not to lean forwards too much.
Twisting crunch
Hold some object between your knees. Fingers interlaced behind your head and pull in against your shoulder. Twist your torso up and over, the knees stay fixed. One rep equals one on the left side and one on the right.
Sprinter lunge
Jump between positions. One rep equals one left and one right.
Squat thrust
Tighten your abs to protect your spine when thrusting backwards. Swing back and stand up. Repeat starting with the squat.