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These american ninja warrior workout brings you some of the best moves you can do at the gym to prepare to take on the show’s super-challenging obstacle courses.
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American ninja warrior workout stardom is in your future, the best way to get to the Log Drop–conquering level is to train like the best. • These American ninja warrior workout routines can start you on your quest , but they’re also perfect for any athlete looking to boost their functional strength and fitness. Want to train like a Warrior?
American ninja warrior workout obstacles require mostly upper body strength, so focus your efforts on arm, shoulder, and back muscles. Pull-Ups, Push-Ups, Leg Lifts
Pull-ups (half max) • Rest 1 minute • Push-ups (half max) • Rest 1 minute • Leg lifts (half max) • Rest 1 minute
Warriors need serious grip strength. For many obstacles, it’s what is supporting your entire bodyweight. • Do the first 10 percent of a pull-up (so you’re pulling up only a couple inches) and hold as long as you can. • The idea is to work varying grips. This will give you contact strength, or the ability to grab onto a bar, ring, ledge, or handle in an obstacle with 100 percent force so you don’t drop, says Caldiero. Dead Hang
Sometimes the most functional workouts are the most effective. • Fill two big buckets with dirt or sand. • Pick one up in each hand by the handle and do laps around your house or block. • As this starts to feel easier, add a lap or walk faster. • It’s going to work your grip strength while challenging the muscles across your back, shoulders, and legs. Bucket Walk