The Gauntlet! (disturbing pic)
Published: Thu, 10/23/14
Gauntlets.
That word is awesome, but what does it mean to you and how can it advance your
training?
In earlier times, a gauntlet was when a double file of men would face each other
armed with clubs or other weapons. Then an individual would be forced to run
between these two lines and be stricken at will.
That word is awesome, but what does it mean to you and how can it advance your
training?
In earlier times, a gauntlet was when a double file of men would face each other
armed with clubs or other weapons. Then an individual would be forced to run
between these two lines and be stricken at will.
Don't worry, it's different in fitness.
In training, a gauntlet is a circuit in which one exercise is assigned as the "gauntlet"
exercise, so it's repeated throughout the circuit. So, just like the file of men would
whip you, you'll be whipped by the assigned gauntlet exercise.
In order to get the maximum benefit, you assign a gauntlet exercise using a very
demanding move that taxes your muscles and aerobic system.
By repeating this demanding exercise, you skyrocket your muscular endurance,
improve your conditioning and burn more fat.
Let's rock one...
This is a Gauntlet Finisher you can use at the end of your workout to become a
conditioning beast or on your off day to speed up fat loss.
The Jump Squat will be your Gauntlet exercise.
Do the following circuit three times, resting only when needed.
Jump Squat (6 reps)
Close-Grip Pushups (20 reps)
Jump Squat (6 reps)
Mountain Climbers (20 reps per side)
Want to track your progress? Write down your time and the next time you do this
finisher, try to beat your previous time.
exercise, so it's repeated throughout the circuit. So, just like the file of men would
whip you, you'll be whipped by the assigned gauntlet exercise.
In order to get the maximum benefit, you assign a gauntlet exercise using a very
demanding move that taxes your muscles and aerobic system.
By repeating this demanding exercise, you skyrocket your muscular endurance,
improve your conditioning and burn more fat.
Let's rock one...
This is a Gauntlet Finisher you can use at the end of your workout to become a
conditioning beast or on your off day to speed up fat loss.
The Jump Squat will be your Gauntlet exercise.
Do the following circuit three times, resting only when needed.
Jump Squat (6 reps)
Close-Grip Pushups (20 reps)
Jump Squat (6 reps)
Mountain Climbers (20 reps per side)
Want to track your progress? Write down your time and the next time you do this
finisher, try to beat your previous time.
Today is the last day and this is your final reminder to order Mike's
Keep training hard,
Mike Westerdal
CriticalBench.com