The Spartacus Workout 2.0
With the huge success of the first Spartacus Workout training video I decided to also make a video for the 2.0 version as well. Now this workout isn’t for total beginners and you’re going to want to build some base before you give this one a shot because this bad boy is intense.
But with that intensity you’ll also get way better results with this Spartacus Workout 2.0 than your average run of the mill gym workout. Also be sure to put down the 5 lbs. baby rattle dumbbells and grab some heavier weights…this goes for men AND women.
I’d recommend doing this program 3x’s per week with a day of rest in between the workouts. If you’re looking for a great fat loss diet to go along with this workout I’d check out my Xtreme Fat Loss Diet review too.
Do each exercise in the Spartacus Workout 2.0 for 40 seconds and rest for 20 seconds. After you complete all the exercises be sure to immediately repeat the whole thing. After you’ve just finished the first and second rounds you can then take a 2 minute rest before doing the whole thing over again 2 more times.
The short 20 seconds rest periods will allow you to have just enough rest time to use heavier weights but also keep your heart rate cranking. Spartacus training isn’t something for the weak at heart and if you have a goal that you want to achieve then this is an awesome workout to get you on the right path.
But like all workouts they’ll only last so long. After about 6 weeks you’re going to want to change up your workout because you just won’t be getting the same results you used to because your body will quickly adapt to the Spartacus training workout routine.
I really recommend investing in an interval timer so you don’t have to worry about keeping time during this workout. Check out my Gymboss review for the one I like to use and recommend.
And now onto the Spartacus Workout 2.0!
Exercises For The Spartacus Workout 2:
1. Dumbbell Hang Pull
2. Offset Dumbbell Reverse Lunge
3. 1-Arm Dumbbell Swing
4. Thrusters (AKA Squat Presses)
5. 1-Leg 1-Arm Underhand Grip Dumbbell Row
6. Dumbbell Chop
7. Plank to Push-up
8. Rotational Dumbbell Single-Leg Deadlift
9. Burpee
10. Squat Jump
Create greatness,
Josh
P.S. – If you’re looking for the first Spartacus Workout program go here => Download The Spartacus Workout
Josh has been training & coaching for over 10 years while also graduating with a degree in Nutrition. His blog gets tens of thousands of visitors every month from all over the world seeking the top strategies to transform their body & lives.
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[..YouTube..] still working with the first one, but i’ll be sure to try this once I’m done. Thanks Josh
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Hi Josh, you recommend this workout 3 times a week. Do you recommend weight training and cardio on the other days? Would I be wasting my time if I did the spartacus workout more than 3X per week?
Thanks
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[..YouTube..] Much gratitude is given for your vivid demonstration!
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I just finished a 4 week stint of doing Spartacus #1 3 times a week in addition to my regular workouts. I was just planning on starting Spartacus 2.0. Great video demonstrating all the excercises to make sure they are done correctly. I just had a question about what range of weights to use. I am not familiar with some of these excercises so unsure of weights to begin with. Any help would be appreciated
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Josh Schlottman Reply:
March 24th, 2011 at 7:50 pm
@Shaun Glad you’re planning on continuing with the Spartacus workout 2.0.
You should find a weight that is challenging but it doesn’t cause your form to suffer. For guys a good starting weight would be to go with 8-15 lb. dumbbells. And be sure to continually be upping the amount of weight your using to keep getting results.
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[..YouTube..] why is your shirt not off? lol
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[..YouTube..] question: how many calories do u say this whole workout burns???? including part 1 & 2 together
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Josh Schlottman Reply:
April 23rd, 2011 at 2:22 pm
It really depends on your current fitness level and metabolism, but you could easily burn 800-1000 calories per each Spartacus workout.
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Hello Josh!
I was once a healthy athlete who use to play sports all the time and get girls chasing after me; However, Once the pressures of school began to wear on me, I began to eat more and work out and exercise less, I gained a total of 100 lbs in a few short years, giving my current wait at 240 lbs, This is obviously unacceptable and I wish to change that fact.
Your exercise regime seems to be my calling, however, I do have a question; How effective is the Afterburn for this and how long will it last? Also, any recommendations on what other exercises to look into after the Spartacus 2.0 starts to become “easier”?
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Josh Schlottman Reply:
May 31st, 2011 at 10:41 pm
Hi Joseph, the afterburn can continue up to 36 hours after the workout and depending on how hard you workout and how well your body is adapted to the workout it could easily go that long.
I’m currently developing a continuing program to this spartacus workout, be on the look out of it!
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Plz can tell me spartacus hard workout for cycling
i want to improve my parfomac
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Josh Schlottman Reply:
July 5th, 2011 at 6:37 pm
Hey Omkar, not too sure if the Spartacus Workout is going to help much with cycling as it wasn’t made with that purpose in mind.
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Hi..
Yes been doing it for 2weeks now. I do c changest on my abbs. At first it was really killing me..cus im more of bodybulider. But now im glad that im yr work out, as it not only gets me ripped , but gives me a dam good cardoi work.
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Hey Josh i’am 141 pounds and 6ft1 i want to build up
some muscle, im going to start a new diet full of protein
do you think this is a good workout plan for my goal?
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Josh Schlottman Reply:
September 16th, 2011 at 7:09 pm
Hi Alejandro,
Just make sure you’re eating a lot of vegetables along with healthy fats in addition to the protein that you’ll be eating. be sure to keep me updated!
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Hey Josh,
i am finishing up the first Spartacus workout and about to start the second one in a week. My question is will i gain any muscle even if it is just a little bit with the new 2.0 workout?
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hello, i have been doing the spartacus workout 3 X a week. mon, wed , fri…lifting chest and tri tues, back an bi thurs, legs and shoulders sat..sunday rest. i have been doing this routine for 2 week feeling stronger, and already seeing results. my only concern is being sore during the week, working out with not much rest except for sunday. i want to do this for 6 weeks and see where it will take me ..is the spartacus workout ok to perform on days inbetween lifting?
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Hey Josh, I am a complete nubby when it comes to working out and exercising, aside from navy boot camp. I really want and need to get into shape for myself and my kid, but I don’t know where to begin. I am a slightly unheathy and overweight 35 year old smoker (5’11″ and 225-230lbs.) I was wondering if this workout or the original spartucus would work for me as a beginer, or should i try something less intense?
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Josh Schlottman Reply:
February 2nd, 2012 at 5:44 pm
Hi Colin,
If you’re a total beginner then you can do the Spartacus Workout but just make sure you start with 30 seconds of work followed by 60 seconds of recovery time. Every week try to progress the times so you’re working towards 50 seconds of work and only 10 seconds of rest.
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When you are demonstrating the single-leg, single-arm underhand grip dumbell row you are supposed to raise the same arm as the leg that is off the floor.
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Josh Schlottman Reply:
May 19th, 2013 at 10:40 am
Yep
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Josh,
I am doing this workout in the mornings and HIIT at night. Is this a good combination for incinerating stubborn fat? I have been doing this 3 times/week and various P90X chest, arms, etc. workouts on the other days. What do you think of my workout plan?
Thanks
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Josh Schlottman Reply:
May 16th, 2013 at 10:54 am
If you’re body can handle it then go for it. Make sure you’re also following a clean fat burning diet too.
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Where can I purchase the DVD for the workouts?
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Josh Schlottman Reply:
May 16th, 2013 at 10:48 am
Sorry Johnny, I don’t have a DVD for these!
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Hi Josh,
I’m a girl and if I do this workout for a certain amount of time, would I be able to lose only the fat so that the muscle that I gain won’t be too visible?
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Josh Schlottman Reply:
May 15th, 2013 at 9:37 pm
Make sure you’re also following a proven fat loss diet too Alyssa.
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Does the video get into what foods to eat and how much and such, or is that something I have to research on my own?
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