spartan races, or more generally, obstacle course races (ocrs) have been popular for a few years now, with people looking for a way to challenge themselves and test their agility and technical skill over distance. you’ll go up against dozens of other people, encountering obstacles along the way including: you’re likely to come out of it covered in mud, and finishers get a t-shirt and a medal. recommended: the velites fire 2.0 is the perfect tool for training speed, agility …

regardless of your body weight, the muscles of the back, arms, hands, shoulders, and core all contribute to successfully being able to hold on to or squeeze things. loop one towel around the handle of each dumbbell and hold onto the end of each towel while standing upright with shoulders back. slightly elevate the scapula to engage your core and activate the back muscles. once you’re able to hang for 60 seconds, you can get creative and move your hands …

in your preparation for a spartan beast, you can’t afford to cheat on your training and nutrition. however, to complete the course in 3 hours, you have to be a running machine. you definitely want to know the elevation factor and the kind of terrain. the race is unpredictable, and therefore you must be prepared to train a little bit weird. in my opinion, running is the key to finish this race is a reasonable time. many obstacles required a …

if you commit to spartan fitness training, we’ll be with you every step of the way – no matter your desired path. either way, the spartan sprint training plan offers you the exact training you need to finish your first spartan event. just follow our lead and you’ll develop the confidence and capabilities to tackle the challenges we’ll throw at you during your first spartan sprint. you want to look your absolute best – right? more importantly, who doesn’t want …