I don’t use this phase lightly. The World’s HARDEST workout is definitely hard! I have done so many types of workouts in my life. I could confidently say I have tried almost every modern sport there is, with corresponding workouts to suit. I’m not just talking fitness, I’m talking anything from American Football, Australian Football, baseball, golf, tennis, cricket, swimming, athletics, long distance running, triathlons…. you name it, fair chance I’ve done it.
So when I say I have done the World’s hardest workout, I feel like it has to be up there. Of course I’m open to more suggestions and challenges but in terms of something done under 1 hour, well, I guess you’ll have to try it yourself and find out.
THE MENTAL BATTLE
The reason why this workout is so tough is not only the physical component but the mental fight you have with yourself. There are no designated rest breaks- get to the finish in the best time possible. You decide your rest breaks (if you need them) and this becomes a battle in itself. The guilt of resting, not resting too long, not resting long enough.
THE PHYSICAL BATTLE
Now the physcial side of things. I used the exercises I did fo this workout because it covers everything. Its a complete full body, strength, power, agility, speed and cardio based workout. Using my calisthenics expertise with the mix of my new found love for mixing in kettlebells this workout is NEXT LEVEL!
This workout format is not new, I’m not trying to claim that. But the exercises I added to it put my spin on things.
It goes like the song- 12 days of Christmas. if you don’t know the words and how it plays out- google that. Basically, we have 12 exercises, the number (day)next to each exercises represents the reps for that given exercise.
In my Bodyweight Built version of this workout my exercises are;
1- RUN
2- MUSCLE UPS
3-ROWS EACH SIDE
4- CLEAN+ PRESS EACH SIDE
5- REVERSE BURPEES
6- BALL SLAMS
7- BURPEES
8- THRUSTERS
9-PUSH UPS
10-CHIN UPS
11- KICK SITS EACH SIDE
12- SHOULDER TAPS EACH SIDE
You can watch the video here:
So, I want you to watch the video on my YouTube channel and let me know your time! It was hard, HOT and HUMID when
Matt