The "300" Workout

[Koing]

Originally posted by: Tommouse

Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
Um, how many people do you know can do 25 pullups in a row at both the start and end?

I've heard of this kind of training before...it's not your typical workout but quite effective. Kind of similar to CrossFit which is popular in Dallas. Every military guy/athlete I've met whose tried it once there swears it's helped improve every aspect of their fitness.

Not saying its easy or that I can do it, I just found it interesting that they seemed to use momentum a lot more than I would have expected. Usually form and control with eliminating the swinging of the weights is what people strive for, so to see these people swinging as much as they were shocked me a bit.

Because of this article I did decide to do more pull ups today, and tried those kettlebell press and cleans with dumbbells.

Because they are 'kipping pull ups'. They are easier to do then traditional strict pull ups. Different aim.

Koing

 

[Special K]

I always have to laugh when people think they can look like a particular person by following their workout. Genetics is 90% of the equation - any decent routine and diet that doesn't involve anything too illogical will allow you to grow to your own potential.

Note I am only referring to training for the specific purpose of improving one's physique. I am not couting strength or sports-specific training.

 

[SociallyChallenged]

Originally posted by: mercanucaribe
Why couldn't they get guys that were already buff? It's not like they all had speaking parts.

Because guys that are already that buff are uncoordinated meat heads? Nobody has abs like that just for kicks, you have to train it very specifically.

 

[StevenYoo]

Originally posted by: mercanucaribe
Why couldn't they get guys that were already buff? It's not like they all had speaking parts.

according the website, the crew went through the training together to become a cohesive unit that trusted and depended on each other, so such feelings would translate well on the screen.

 

[Koing]

Originally posted by: SociallyChallenged

Originally posted by: mercanucaribe
Why couldn't they get guys that were already buff? It's not like they all had speaking parts.

Because guys that are already that buff are uncoordinated meat heads? Nobody has abs like that just for kicks, you have to train it very specifically.

It's more of a function of low bf% (good eating) and decent ab training. Neither of which is 'that hard'. You just have to be CONSISTENT and to COMMIT time to doing it.

People who claim a bf% of 10% are a joke when they don't have any abs. It's because your not actually at 10% and or you have poor ab development.

Koing

 

[SsupernovaE]

Well, I'm afraid I would probably be one of the ones they left to die on the mountain.

 

[StevenYoo]

/goes to do some pushups

 

[pg22]

Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
Um, how many people do you know can do 25 pullups in a row at both the start and end?

I've heard of this kind of training before...it's not your typical workout but quite effective. Kind of similar to CrossFit which is popular in Dallas. Every military guy/athlete I've met whose tried it once there swears it's helped improve every aspect of their fitness.

I can

 

[darkxshade]

Abs are made in the kitchen.

 

[Gooberlx2]

Originally posted by: mercanucaribe
Why couldn't they get guys that were already buff? It's not like they all had speaking parts.

I'm guessing because a large number of those non-speaking parts are filled with stunt actors. Can't just easily substitute a stunt actor with a conventional actor.

 

[Gooberlx2]

Originally posted by: pg22

Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
Um, how many people do you know can do 25 pullups in a row at both the start and end?

I've heard of this kind of training before...it's not your typical workout but quite effective. Kind of similar to CrossFit which is popular in Dallas. Every military guy/athlete I've met whose tried it once there swears it's helped improve every aspect of their fitness.

I can

I used to be able to. I had a pull up bar screwed into the door frame, for the hallway between the common areas and my room. Every time I went by it I would bust a bunch out...got up to 32 once. Alas, that was some time ago and I'm back down to around 12-15.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

TONIGHT WE DINE IN HELL

THIS IS SPARTAAAAAAAAA

THEN WE SHALL ______ IN THE SHADE

Okay, that's the big three.

- M4H

 

[Deeko]

This, from the article, is "the 300 workout"

25 pullups, 50 deadlifts with 135 pounds, 50 pushups, 50 jumps on a 24-inch box, 50 floor wipers, 50 single-arm clean-and-presses using a 36-pound kettlebell, and 25 more pullups.

He recommends try half of this first, a couple of us just did it. Its hard. I'm not in the best shape I've ever been in, but fared pretty well. I finished in 6:45, my one friend in 7:34, the other in 9:03. Actually, what hurt me the most was my grip - I have a very weak grip and usually use straps when I'm doing things like deadlifts, by the time I got to the last set up pullups I could barely hold my own weight. The box jumps take a lot of wind out of you too, especially if you're not in great cardio shape (which I'm not).

edit: to clarify, we did all the same weights, but less reps. I'd suggest trying it...fun

 

[irishScott]

Think I'll stick to my rowing/jogging routine. When the body adapts, you just push a little harder.

 

[Randum]

lol funny thread

 

[Phokus]

man, 40 pounds lost in 8 weeks? I gotta do that training!

 

[GrantMeThePower]

Originally posted by: Koing

Originally posted by: SociallyChallenged

Originally posted by: mercanucaribe
Why couldn't they get guys that were already buff? It's not like they all had speaking parts.

Because guys that are already that buff are uncoordinated meat heads? Nobody has abs like that just for kicks, you have to train it very specifically.

It's more of a function of low bf% (good eating) and decent ab training. Neither of which is 'that hard'. You just have to be CONSISTENT and to COMMIT time to doing it.

People who claim a bf% of 10% are a joke when they don't have any abs. It's because your not actually at 10% and or you have poor ab development.

Koing

That's me! 10% bf, and no abs. I've been working at them, though!

 

[purbeast0]

Originally posted by: GrantMeThePower

Originally posted by: Koing

Originally posted by: SociallyChallenged

Originally posted by: mercanucaribe
Why couldn't they get guys that were already buff? It's not like they all had speaking parts.

Because guys that are already that buff are uncoordinated meat heads? Nobody has abs like that just for kicks, you have to train it very specifically.

It's more of a function of low bf% (good eating) and decent ab training. Neither of which is 'that hard'. You just have to be CONSISTENT and to COMMIT time to doing it.

People who claim a bf% of 10% are a joke when they don't have any abs. It's because your not actually at 10% and or you have poor ab development.

Koing

That's me! 10% bf, and no abs. I've been working at them, though!

What does your ab workout consist of and how often?

 

[allies]

Originally posted by: purbeast0

Originally posted by: GrantMeThePower

Originally posted by: Koing

Originally posted by: SociallyChallenged

Originally posted by: mercanucaribe
Why couldn't they get guys that were already buff? It's not like they all had speaking parts.

Because guys that are already that buff are uncoordinated meat heads? Nobody has abs like that just for kicks, you have to train it very specifically.

It's more of a function of low bf% (good eating) and decent ab training. Neither of which is 'that hard'. You just have to be CONSISTENT and to COMMIT time to doing it.

People who claim a bf% of 10% are a joke when they don't have any abs. It's because your not actually at 10% and or you have poor ab development.

Koing

That's me! 10% bf, and no abs. I've been working at them, though!

What does your ab workout consist of and how often?

I'm curious as well... I've been down to 3-4% body fat and I barely had a 6 pack at the time (cross country). Right now I'm probably 8%, and I have a 4 pack.

 

[SSSnail]

Or, swim a few hours a day.

 

[purbeast0]

Originally posted by: allies

Originally posted by: purbeast0

Originally posted by: GrantMeThePower

Originally posted by: Koing

Originally posted by: SociallyChallenged

Originally posted by: mercanucaribe
Why couldn't they get guys that were already buff? It's not like they all had speaking parts.

Because guys that are already that buff are uncoordinated meat heads? Nobody has abs like that just for kicks, you have to train it very specifically.

It's more of a function of low bf% (good eating) and decent ab training. Neither of which is 'that hard'. You just have to be CONSISTENT and to COMMIT time to doing it.

People who claim a bf% of 10% are a joke when they don't have any abs. It's because your not actually at 10% and or you have poor ab development.

Koing

That's me! 10% bf, and no abs. I've been working at them, though!

What does your ab workout consist of and how often?

I'm curious as well... I've been down to 3-4% body fat and I barely had a 6 pack at the time (cross country). Right now I'm probably 8%, and I have a 4 pack.

lol i strongly call BS on 3-4% bodyfat. i call shens that you are at 8% bf right now as well unless you are like 125lbs and 6 feet tall.

 

[unfalliblekrutch]

Originally posted by: purbeast0

Originally posted by: allies

Originally posted by: purbeast0

Originally posted by: GrantMeThePower

Originally posted by: Koing

Originally posted by: SociallyChallenged

Originally posted by: mercanucaribe
Why couldn't they get guys that were already buff? It's not like they all had speaking parts.

Because guys that are already that buff are uncoordinated meat heads? Nobody has abs like that just for kicks, you have to train it very specifically.

It's more of a function of low bf% (good eating) and decent ab training. Neither of which is 'that hard'. You just have to be CONSISTENT and to COMMIT time to doing it.

People who claim a bf% of 10% are a joke when they don't have any abs. It's because your not actually at 10% and or you have poor ab development.

Koing

That's me! 10% bf, and no abs. I've been working at them, though!

What does your ab workout consist of and how often?

I'm curious as well... I've been down to 3-4% body fat and I barely had a 6 pack at the time (cross country). Right now I'm probably 8%, and I have a 4 pack.

lol i strongly call BS on 3-4% bodyfat. i call shens that you are at 8% bf right now as well unless you are like 125lbs and 6 feet tall.

I have a friend whos 6ft and 130lbs...donno his body fat tho

 

[purbeast0]

Originally posted by: unfalliblekrutch
I have a friend whos 6ft and 130lbs...donno his body fat tho

yah and that's nothing to be proud about at all (being that tall/light). that is very unhealthy.

 

[unfalliblekrutch]

Originally posted by: purbeast0

Originally posted by: unfalliblekrutch
I have a friend whos 6ft and 130lbs...donno his body fat tho

yah and that's nothing to be proud about at all (being that tall/light). that is very unhealthy.

yea...he was really excited last week when he gained 5 lbs

 

[0roo0roo]

$$$=motivation most don't have