Because if it is just open that is plenty of time. I would focus on grip strength (dead hangs, pull ups, farmers carries), find somewhere to practice technique on rope climb, and then core work to help control your body movement. Work that into a standard workout routine and keep the weekly miles up to complete the 21k (or potentially 25k) of
How long should you train for Spartan race? We asked a handful of Spartan SGX trainers to identify the key upper-body and grip-strengthening moves every first-time Spartan needs to master. Start with five rounds of at least two of the exercises below, three times a week, for at least a month leading up to the race (two months is even better).
Spartan race is unlike any other obstacle race out there, they claim to be the hardest and I would have to agree. It combines the hardest terrain with the heaviest carries and the coldest water. For anyone that enters there is a 30 burpee penalty for any obstacle that is failed from 1st attempt. Upper Body Strength Exercises: Self-Myofascial Release + Static Stretching Warm-up. Half-kneeling hip flexor stretch. Perform 1 set of the number of reps indicated. Self-myofascial release: lats, posterior shoulder, pec Half-kneeling hip flexor stretch: 30 seconds on each side Prone lat stretch: 30 seconds on each side Half-kneeling pec stretch The Workout. Do the first exercise for 45 seconds, rest for 15 seconds, and then repeat for three rounds. Rest for 60 seconds, and then move on to the second exercise and so on. — racked lateral lunge. — push-up to toe touch. — dumbbell russian twist. — lateral bounding. — 5 dumbbell lift each side + 10 squat jumps. Rest 90 seconds. Hercules' Hoist Tutorial: Tutorial and Rules. For those who may not be familiar, this obstacle challenge is where you anchor yourself to the ground, grab a rope attached to a pulley and start pulling to raise a heavy sandbag 24 feet in the air and then slowly lower it. The obstacle requires arm, back and core strength and the stamina to lower The Cost of Being an Elite Spartan Athlete. $1,199 – Spartan Race Elite Season Pass. The cheapest way to buy your race entries. $750 – Shoes. This takes into account 2 pairs for “racing” and 4 pairs for training through out the year. Your going to be putting in some miles. $2,500 – Travel & Lodging.He tried to break them both mentally and physically to get them ready to play the original Spartan warriors. In the end, only one actor from the movie was actually able to get through the Spartan 300 workout. Below is the list of exercises that are done without rest. 25 pull-ups. 50 deadlifts at 135 pounds.