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Spartan Warrior Workout: Get Action Movie Ripped in 30 Days

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I really like the concept of this book. That is why i bought it. The good thing about the book is that it goes into full detail about every single exercise. The exercises take up about 85 percent of this book. What I dont like is when it comes to doing the actual programs there is very little instruction on how to decode the format they have it written in. There are things I get confused about when going through the program. If you want a book with a wide variety of programs and tons of knowledge about high inensity training. Go for mandf's 101 high intensity workouts for fast results.

This book is not just a workout. It is a complete health program.
Dave Randolph has a comprehensive view of fitness.

The nutrition section has changed my way of thinking, as well as my diet.

This is a personalized program for all levels, beginner to experienced athlete.

Dave stresses the importance of rest and cycling your training, in addition to
warm-ups and cool-downs. These have become essential parts of my fitness program.

Dave has been my instructor for over seven years, and the results are amazing.
I have arthritis, which limits some of my abilities, yet at 50 years old, I am in the best physical condition of my life.

I highly recommend this book.

The very thing that made this book worth it for me was the design of the workout itself. It's very well balanced and the optional circuits get me drenched in sweat. I'm on day six of the harder of the two workout schedules (there's a 30 day for beginners and a 30 day for intermediate-advanced) so I can't say about the results of the 30 days, but you get out what you put in no matter what program you follow or make yourself.

The nutrition info was just a reminder to me (Lots of veggies, fruits, lean meats and no "whites" like bread ect.) but can be helpful to those new to a minimally processed/organic diet. The exercise descriptions were done well with pictures to aid as well as some basics on yoga, joint mobility and some self massage with various items.

If you follow this program, you'll workout almost every day. The workouts basically divided into 6 categories with the 7th being a finisher type exercise. (sled pull, burpees, and farmers walk are a few examples) Some days you'll rest some categories and work harder in others, so you don't work the same thing hard everyday. The categories come from the 300 workout which can be found in many places using Google.

Overall it's great for beginners, intermediate, and advanced athletes that want to keep a strong foundation (GPP) or even those who just want to try something different for a month or two. I am personally use it to mix up my strength and endurance training as well as hit some weak muscles that I've neglected through doing just push-ups, pull-ups, ab work and running.

Do buy if:
-You need a well rounded fitness book and can handle challenging yourself

Don't if:
-You're expecting this to be an easy magic formula to get you ripped without putting in hard work everyday.

It's nothing revolutionary. It's just a book that takes principles that other people have used to get in shape and presents them to you in a way that works for those willing to put in the effort.

This book is a great reference! Coming from a background in martial arts (focused in Brazilian Jiu jitsu) and hitting the gym fairly consistently for several years now I am always looking for ways to improve and alter my workout program. I have become interested in more full body movements with the intention of cutting back time spent at the gym while improving my functional fitness.....this book and program was perfect for me.

The book provides two separate programs that can be scaled for any athlete so don't be discouraged if your starting from a lower level of fitness. The explanations for the exercises are written in a very clear and concise way with accompanying pictures that break down each movement to assure that you are using proper form. The way the program is designed allows you to safely and effectively condition your body to complete the very challenging "300 workout". In addition the author provides instruction on kettlebell movements including variations on the swing, squat, and press. The joint mobility sequence was also very useful. It is clear once you begin reading that the author is very knowledgeable and meticulous with his technique.

I highly recommend this book!

I've been working out for years doing the same old workouts. The last few years I've been looking for different workout books to try. I stumbled upon this book and 'yea, right, look like a Spartan?' that's goofy. But I tried it. The book offers a good mix of workouts for daily routines for 28 days. yes you'll do 100 pull ups in a single workout followed by 100 dead lifts. Very fun, very fun indeed. Try it, you'll like it. A great break from the routines of other books. Plus kettle balls are fun to toss and catch.

"Spartan Warrior Workout: Get Action Movie Ripped in 30 Days" offers a one month program of exercises to get a better body.

You do need equipment, including a barbell, kettlebells, and dumbbells. Dave Randolph, the author, also recommends lifting chalk for better grip and a sandbag.

There are two programs, with the first one for the beginner and the second one for the already fit. It is the second program that is to get you ripped like a Spartan.

Mr. Randolph divides the exercises into 6 groups and he uses a basic group of exercises to get in shape. Here are some of the exercises.

Pull-ups
Deadlifts
Kettebell swings
Push-ups
Rows
Bench press
Clean and press
Squats
Windmills
Burpees
Floor wiper
Box jumps

It is a quick read at first. But I had to read it again in order to study the program schedules and terms more closely. It does get a bit complicated and confusing.

Many of the photos are the size of business cards or smaller, but they are clear and sharp. Photos are black and white. I personally would have liked larger photos in color. Although young people may be fine with the font size, I would have liked the program schedule fonts or word size to be larger.

I've been working out seriously for about 8 years now and this book has taken me to new maxes. It really gives a new explosive look to your workouts. It's not for people who want to have huge show-off muscles as much as it is to have explosive power.

The things that set this book apart are, versatility and simplicity. Everything is written and illustrated in a way that could be easily understood by a novice or quickly referenced by a pro.

The programs are well designed and efficient. Dave also gives accurate and concise information on the diet and lifestyle changes required to get the maximum results from your training.

This book is a resource that you can return to again and again as your ability and knowledge increases. Dave has done an excellent job of assembling the exercises so that there is always room for individual adaptability.

If you're serious about becoming "Spartan" strong, this is the book for you.

Spartan Warrior Workout by Dave Randolph is an intensively complete book. It takes the basic premise of the "300" workout, and expands it into a complete, balanced fitness system.

For those of you who have been in a cave for the last several years, the movie, "The 300" is about the Spartans. The actors in order to portray these supreme warriors were required to train with Mark Twight of Gym Jones. This workout, also called the 300, tested the actors and stuntmen to their limits. In this valuable training manual author, Dave Randolph, successfully organizes massive amounts of material on technique, equipment, nutrition, warm ups, flexibility, mobility, and template design, into a readable, usable, format.

Dave uses the foundational exercises and develops each component into a variety of movements to accommodate individuals of varying fitness and functional levels. There is enough material here for the raw beginner or a member of an elite special response team. The organization is superb and the photographs are clear. Dave practices what he preaches and appears as one of the models in his own book.

I'd highly recommend this book for anyone that needs to get "Action-Movie Ripped in 30 Days"!

Tom Furman [...]

This workout is not for the couch potato, folks dealing with injuries or rank beginners. However, if you've got some decent and recent training experience under your belt and want a tough program with a lot of variety, give Dave's "Spartan" workout a shot. Done with a training partner, this program would make for an interesting challenge.

If you're not quite ready for an intense program, Dave's book still provides a solid breakdown of a broad range of exercises. Noteworthy are a top-notch pull-up progression program and an excellent warm-up/cool-down section, which make this book a worthwhile purchase for those two points alone.