300 Reps of Sheer Determination

Want to test yourself? Keep reading, but be aware; this won't be a walkover.

300, the movie, featured actors who appeared to be as fit as NFL players, and many wondered what their workout regiments were. How could these average athletes achieve such sculptured, lean  bodies? The key was a variety of workouts, along with proper dieting and rest obviously, but one has stood out to me ever since the movie was released.

It is said to be incorporated into their workout regiment as a final evaluation of their fitness levels. There is a misconception of how often the workout was performed, but many have verified that it was only completed once.  It was a workout they performed at the peak of their preparations for the movie, when they were in the best possible shape. In other words, this is certainly not a workout you should attempt out of shape, but rather a test of ability, determination and mental strength when you're fit and ready for battle.

Perform each exercise with as little break as possible, but remember to keep proper technique and form, otherwise you will be wasting your time.  300 total reps of sheer determination:

• 25 Pull Ups.
• 50 Barbell Deadlifts at 135 lbs.
• 50 Push Ups.
• 50 Box Jumps on a 24 inch box.
• 50 Floor Whipers with a barbell at 135 lbs.
• 50 Clean and Press with a 36 lbs kettle bell or a dumbbell.
• 25 Pull Ups.
• =
• 300 repetitions.

I completed it in 18 minutes and 31 seconds on my first try; let's see what you can do.

@FitnessOracle